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Z -- PHASE 1A.1: CHILLERS & COOLING TOWER REPLACEMENT SOL GS-11P-98MTC0016 DUE 100298 POC Sandra K. Ulevich (202-708-9770) and Michele Mailhot (202-708-7081) The General Services Administration (GSA) hereby notifies of intent to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) in a negotiated procurement for the Phase 1A.1: Chiller & Cooling Tower Replacement at the Main State Department Building, Washington, DC. The construction will consist of: Selective demolition of primary mechanical equipment, supporting structures, and associated electrical, including 4 two thousand ton chillers and 1 eight thousand ton cooling tower; Asbestos abatement in areas affected by construction work; Replacement of chiller, cooling tower, air handling units, piping and other associated mechanical and electrical equipment; Related structural and architectural work to support installation of mechanical and electrical equipment. This contract will be awarded based on Technical Evaluation Factors and Base plus Evaluated Option prices. The Base and Options are: Base contract-Chiller & Cooling Tower Replacement; Evaluated Option 1-ATC Maintenance; Evaluated Option 2-Chiller Maintenance.The Base and Options have an estimated construction range of $7,000,000 to $10,000,000. The Contractor must provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies and equipment (except as otherwise provided), and must plan, schedule, coordinate and assure effective performance of all construction to meet GSA and client agency requirements. Competitive formal source selection procedures will be used in accordance with FAR 15. The contract will be Firm Fixed Price. Price and other factors specified in the RFP will be evaluated with the objective of selecting the proposal that offers the best value to the government (See FAR 15). The Technical Evaluation Factors are: EXPERIENCE (45%)-The Offeror must demonstrate its experience as a Mechanical Contractor responsible for the construction of at least two (2) similar projects within the past ten (10) years. Similar project is defined as a project that is comparable in nature, type and complexity to the project in this solicitation, and meets all three (3) of the following characteristics: (a) Project was for a total of 4,000 tons chiller(s) and a 4,000 ton cooling tower in an occupied building. (b) Project was on a tight schedule. (c) And the total project construction cost at award was not less than $5 million. PAST PERFORMANCE (45%)-The quality of the offeror's past performance in carrying out the work of a similar nature with reference to such aspects as quality of service rendered, control of exigencies (changes and claims), budget control, timeliness, business integrity and technical success. The effectiveness of the offeror's management of the administrative aspects of performance, their willingness to cooperate with or assist with routine matters and unexpected difficulties will also be evaluated. KEY PERSONNEL (5%)-The proposal should provide resumes for the Superintendent and the Project Manager who will be assigned directly to the project. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (5%)-This solicitation is not set-aside for small business; however, this procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. FAR 19.02- Size Standard SIC 1711 -- $7.0 million. GSA is committed to assuring that maximum practicable opportunity is provided to small, small disadvantaged, and woman-owned business concerns to participate in the performance of this contract consistent with its efficient performance. GSA expects any subcontracting plan submitted pursuant to FAR 52.219-9 to reflect this commitment. The RFP will be available for issuance on or about 9/02/98, and will be due 10/02/98.Copies of the solicitation may be obtained by writing to: Bid Room at GSA/NCR/PBS, 7TH & D Sts., SW Room 1065, Washington, DC 20407 (Telephone 202-708-9903, FAX 202-205-2808). Posted 08/13/98 (W-SN236691). (0225)

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