United States Postal Service, Major Facilities Office, 225 North Humphreys Blvd, Memphis, TN 38166-0300

Y -- DES MOINES, IOWA, BULK MAIL CENTER, DESIGN/BUILD CROSS DOCK EXPANSION SOL 47545098A0059 DUE 081398 POC Mrs. Jo Thompson, Facilities Contract Specialist, 901/747-7516 WEB: U.S. Postal Service, www.usps.gov. E-MAIL: U.S. Postal Service, jthomps3@email.usps.gov. This project consists of furnishing manpower, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary for a Fixed Price Design/Build Contract for the cross dock expansion of the existing U. S. Postal Service Des Moines, Iowa, Bulk Mail Center. This project consists of an expansion of approximately 36,450 gross square feet. Construction will match the existing facility which has pile foundations, sub-structure of grade beams with slab-on-grade, and steel framing superstructure with steel joists and girders. Foundation will be driven piles or drilled piers, depending upon soil report recommendation. Exterior enclosure will be insulated metal panels with limited insulated precast concrete panels and shall match the appearance of the existing exterior. The Design/Build will start approximately November 1998, and have a performance time of 365-calendar days. Proposals are desired from Design/Build Contractors who meet the qualifications spelled out in the solicitation. A management plan to identify on-site staffing& key personnel assigned to this project, with appropriate resumes and applicable SF 254/255's are required with this proposal. A project schedule is also required with this proposal. This scope of work is further defined in the plans and specifications. Technical evaluations will be made based on 1. Experience 40 points, 2. Management Plan 30 points, 3. Financial Capability 15 points, and 4. Organization 15 points. Construction cost are estimated to be between $3,700,000 and $4,400,000. Questions during the proposal period -- including questions involving any actual or apparent conflicts in the Solicitation documents -- should be addressed to: Major Facilities Office, Attn.: Jo Thompson, 225 N. Humphreys Blvd., Memphis, TN 38166-0300. Questions may be FAXED to Ms. Thompson at 901/747-7408, with the original copy mailed the same day. Plans and specifications will be made available July 13, 1998. Proposal due date is 4:00 p.m., August 13, 1998. On site contact is David L. Amensen, Industrial Engineer, telephone number 515/278-7615. Site visitation is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged. Cost of the solicitation package is $100 per set for Priority Mail service (2 to 3 days), $150 per set for Express Mail service (next day). All charges are non-refundable. If you desire plans and specifications for this project, please send your written request, along with a check or money order made payable to: Rapid Reproductions; Attn: USPS; 5300 Pleasant View Rd.; Memphis, TN 38134-6414; FAX 901/385-2679, telephone number 901/388-6268. Please reference the subject solicitation number on your request. Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposal using one of the methods offered by the Postal Service (First Class, Priority Mail, Express Mail.) To expedite receipt of solicitation packages, FAX a copy of your check or money order before mailing it. If FAX is received before 1:00 p.m., the plans and specs will be mailed that day. Plans will also be available for inspection at the following locations: (1) Plant Manager, Des Moines Bulk Mail Center, 50395-9998 (2) Local Plan Rooms, and (3) F.W. Dodge, Inc. This is a negotiated procurement; therefore, offers will not be publicly opened, and no information will be released to the public until after contract award. Posted 07/10/98. (0191)

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