DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FOR YOUTH CENTER AT NEW LONDON, CT Market Survey: This is not an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RPF). Under PL98-369 (CICA), this sources sought market survey is seeking to identify potential contractors to perform design-build services for a Youth Center at the Naval Submarine Base in New London, Connecticut. This will be a new facility and shall be approximately 15,500 square foot. The facility will include a gymnasium, multi-purpose room, classroom/meeting rooms, computer/strudy room, music room, teen lounge, snack bar, restrooms, offices, and support spaces. The new Youth Center will be built on the site of an existing Community Center. The existing Community Center is scheduled for demolition by the government under a separate contract. Supporting facilities work for the new Youth Center will include site preparation, utility connections, storm water management, paving, walks, exterior signage and landscaping. Estimated cost range for the project is between 2.5 and 3.0 million dollars. Design-build procedures shall be utilized for the construction of this facility. The Government will ultimately issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) package with submittal requirements and evaluation criteria for award of the contract. Anticipated evaluation criteria include past performance, management approach, technical experience, expertise and qualifications, commitment to small business concerns, design concepts and proposed technical solutions, schedule and price. The contract will be awarded to the offeror providing the best overall value to the government when considering all of the evaluation criteria. Subsequent to award, the successful offeror will prepare and submit final design documentation and complete construction in accordance with the criteria specified in the RFP package. Responses should include a list of previous design-build projects, a statement of basic qualifications and financial capability. Responses of interest are due by 02 October 1998. This project will be funded by Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF). The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this project is 1542 with a Small Business Standard of $17 million. It has not yet been determined if the proposed solicitation will be issued unrestricted or set-aside for small business concerns. All interested firms, regardless of size, are encouraged to respons to this announcement. However, companies must indicate business size with their written response to this synopsis. Responses should be as shore and concise as possible, and should be sent via e-mail to: dagrant@northdiv.navfac.nav.mil, or via regular mail to: Northern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Attn: Code 02C/DG, 10 Industrial Highway, MS 82, Lester, PA 19113-2090. This market survey is for information and planning purpopses only. This does not constitute a Request for Proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment to contract. Posted 09/22/98 (I-SN252789).

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