JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT OFFICE, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, P.O. BOX 4970, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32232-0019

Y -- INS KROME LOCKDOWN DORMITORY SOL DACW17-98-R-0019 DUE 100798 POC CONTRACT SPECIALIST KATHIE DUKE (904) 232-3713 (Site Code DACW17) The project consists of site development, approx. 700'x800'. including but not limited to utilities, pavement, fencing, site furnishings, landscaping, storm water retention, security lighting, etc. The building, approx. 240'x400', is single story with mezzanines in the dormitory areas. The construction includes, but is not limited to, concrete and masonry with stucco and gypsum wallboard finishes; modified bitumen/rigid insulation roofing system; suspended ceilings, resilient and carpet floor finishes; and a wide variety of security features including electronic and hardened construction. The facility is air conditioned with full complement of electrical systems. Magnitude of construction is between $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.. Pre-Solicitation Notice will be issued on or about 14 Aug 98. Solicitation DACW17-98-R-0019 will be issued on or about 28 Aug 98 and open on or about 07 Oct 98. Cost of Plans and Specifications is $350.00. Checks should be made payable to FAO Jacksonville District, and sent to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville, Florida. The following is provided in accordance with SBA Procedural Notices 8000-476 dtd 5/8/97 and 8000-483 dtd 8/7/97. On October 28,1997, this requirement was accepted into the 8(a) Program by the SBA South Florida District Director, who has determined that (1) the geographical area of competition for this requirement is limited to the SBA South Florida District, and (2) competition is limited to firms in the transitional phase of program participation. Only 8(a) firms located within the geographical area of competition and in the transitional phase of program participation at the date of proposal submittal shall be evaluated. For purposes of determining eligibility for award of competitive construction requirements the term "firms located within the geographical area of competition" shall mean: (1) firms having principal places of business located within the geographical areas of competition: and (2) firms having offices with at least one full time employee located within the geographical area of competition." Branch office and office shall mean "a place of business that: (1) is other than a firm's principal place of business for determining 8(a) eligibility: (2) is established and maintained by the firm for conduct of one or more business activity(ies) as an on-going business concern (space provided by the government shall not be used to market other procurement and shall not be considered an office); (3) was established and operational on or before the date the instant requirement was accepted into the 8(a) program; and (4) is staffed by one or more full time employee(s) on the date that the instant requirement was accepted in the 8(a) program." Questions concerning a firm's eligibility under these criteria to complete for this requirement shall be directed to the SBA South Florida District, 100 S. Biscayne Blvd., 7th Floor, Miami, FL 33131. at (305) 536-5521. NOTE: Contracting information for the Jacksonville District is now available at our web site: http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/. SIC Code 1522. Posted 08/18/98 (I-SN238475). (0230)

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