U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6875, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

Y -- FIREARMS RANGE CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION AT THE FBI ACADEMY, QUANTICO, VIRGINIA SOL IFB 7213 DUE 012199 POC Mr. Mark R. Hazen, Contract Specialist (703) 640-1923 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is hereby soliciting bids utilizing full and open competition for the FIREARMS RANGE RENOVATION at the FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia. The project consists of, but is not limited to the following: demolition of existing firearms ranges and buildings, lead soil remediation, and construction of new firearms range improvements and structures. The construction work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: civil work, concrete work, structural steel structures, precast concrete, aluminum, fiberglass and glass, concrete masonry units, acoustical ceilings, metal doors and frames, metal railings, toilet partitions and accessories, resilient floor tile and base, veneer plaster systems, paint, louvers, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, ballistic walls and protection, bullet traps and target systems and standing seam metal roofing. The Base Bid work includes demolition of existing facilities, the construction of three (3) 25 Meter Ranges, Ballistic ScreenWall, Soil Remediation, and associated utilities related to this facility; No. 2: Stress Obstacle Range and associated sitework and utilities; and No.3: Combat Range and associated sitework and utilities. A single award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based upon the Total Bid Amount, i.e., the total sum of the Base Bid and all Add Alternates. Performance and Payment bonds will be required for this Project. The estimated cost of construction for this bid package is over $15,000,000. The completion date for this project is 545 calendar days after issuance of notice-to-proceed. The FBI contemplates the award of a firm-fixed price contract as a result of this solicitation. Estimated release date for drawings, specification and contract documents for this bid package is Monday, November 23, 1998. The pre-bid/site investigation conference is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 1998 at 10:00 a.m., at the FBI Academy, Jefferson Building, Quantico, Virginia 22135. All companies planning to attend the pre-bid/site investigation conference shall provide the following information to the Contract Administrator, a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the conference: complete names, date and place of birth, and social security numbers for each individuals planning to attend. All attendees shall be U.S. Citizens. Bid opening is tentatively scheduled for 3:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, January 21, 1999 at FBI Headquarters, Room 6875, J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20535. Mailed bids must be postmarked no later then five (5) calendar days prior to the bid opening date. Bids may be hand delivered to the FBI Headquarters Building. All hand carried bids shall allow for a minimum of 30 minutes for security screening prior to entrance to the FBI Headquarters Building. All requests for bid documents shall be in writing and addressed to the following address: FBI Academy, Construction Contracts Unit, Washington Building, Quantico, Virginia 22135 and marked to the attention of Mr. Mark R. Hazen, Contract Specialist. All written requests for bid documents shall include, as a minimum, the following: company name, street mailing address, contact person and telephone and facsimile numbers. Also, all requests shall reference Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 7213 and be postmarked no later than 21 calendar day calendar days from the date of this notice. Any requests postmarked after this 21 calendar day period will be subject to the availability of bid packages. There is a two (2) set limit. A refundable deposit is required in the amount of $500.00 per set, certified checks only. Additional sets of plans, specifications and contract documents may be available for the refundable deposit of $500.00 per set and a NON-REFUNDABLE printing charge of $500.00. Requesters may not hand deliver requests and checks to either the FBI Academy or FBI Headquarters Building. All documents will be sent to the requestors. Bid sets shall be returned to the below FBI Academy address via U.S. Mail, Federal Express, UPS, DHL, etc. No packages will be accepted for return that are hand delivered to either FBI facility. The specifications may be reproduced, however the DRAWINGS SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, in accordance with FBI security requirements. The bidder awarded the resultant contract shall be subject to background investigations on its company and all individuals assigned to this project, the scope of which will be determined by the FBI. All inquiries pertaining to this announcement shall be in writing to the FBI Academy, Construction Contracts Unit, Washington Building, Quantico, Virginia 22135, and marked to the attention of Mr. Mark R. Hazen, Contract Specialist. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Posted 10/29/98 (W-SN266571). (0302)

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