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Z -- PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE TO OFFERORS FOR MANAGUA CHANCERY ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN MANAGUA, NICARAGUA!! SOL S-ARAMR-99-R-0002 POC Mark J. Toler (954) 630-1166 or Facsimile (954) 630-1165 The U.S. Department of State, Regional Procurement Support Office and U.S. Embassy Managua, is seeking offerors for the Roof Replacement Project at the U.S. Embassy in Managua, Nicaragua. The project will include replacement of various sections of the Chancery Office Building roof. There are two primary roof areas that require replacement that amount to approximately 575 square meters of area. Specifically, the work includes removal of existing roofing and insulation materials to the concrete roof decks (including all flashing, nailers, cants, pitch pans, and metal counterflashing), removal and addition of roof drains and related piping, removal disposal of all rooftop items, removal of existing wood nailers, installation of new nailers, modification of curbs, equipment supports, reglets, roof penetrations and piping as required for proper flashing height on the new roofing system. Upon completion of the aforementioned removal services, the Contractor shall install a new modified bitumen roof membrane system with new metal flashing, new retro-fit drains, new insulation, and installation of accessories such as sealants, caulking, and painting of roof-related metal to complete a watertight roof system. Prior performance on similar projects will be evaluated as part of the competitive evaluation process. Offerors will be required to demonstrate 5 years experience in this type of work to technically qualify for award. The project will be based on construction documents developed by an American A/E firm while utilizing Department of State standards and criteria. The estimated value of construction is between $100,000 and $250,000 U.S. Dollars. The solicitation is planned for release in November 1998. The performance period from contract execution to final completion is estimated at 90 days, beginning in December 1998. Award will be made using a Request For Proposal (negotiated acquisition) and the resulting contract type shall be firm fixed-price. Prospective offerors must expect to provide past performance data, information regarding technical capabilities to complete this project, and company financial statements as part of the proposal-submission package per Section L of the solicitation. To receive a solicitation package, inclusive of drawings and specifications, offerors must submit their requests (in writing-Fax) to the point of contact listed below, within ten (10) days of publication of this notice. Telephone and facsimile requests are acceptable although Fax requests are preferred. Submit all requests to the Regional Procurement Support Office, 4000 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, Phone: (954) 630-1166; Fax: (954) 630-1165, attention Mark J. Toler. Posted 11/06/98 (W-SN269328). (0310)

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