National Park Service, Denver Service Center, Contracting Services Group, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225-0287

Z -- GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, SANDY HOOK UNIT, REHABILITATION OF THE SANDY HOOK LIGHTHOUSE, MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, GATE-210 SOL RP450099903 DUE 042699 POC Point of Contact-Pat Serra, Construction Contracts, 303/987-6745 WEB: Contracting Services Group, http://www.nps.gov/dsc/dsccon. E-MAIL: National Park Service, Denver Service Center, contracts_dsc@nps.gov. The National Park Service, Department of Interior, is soliciting proposals from construction firms having the capability to perform the work described below. A negotiated firm-fixed price contract will be awarded requiring submission of both a technical and a price proposal. The work of this contract consists of, but is not limited to, the general rehabilitation of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse including removal and replacement of exterior plaster surfaces, removal of lead based paint from historic window frames and spiral stair, general painting, installation of new windows and a new entry door, replacement of steel panels on the lantern, replacement of sandstone decking with new sandstone decking, replacement of flat seam copper cover over sandstone decking with new flat seam copper, resetting sandstone floor slabs, general rehabilitation of the lantern, replacement of the existing emergency back-up light system with a new generator new underground electrical service and interior electrical systems, and installation of a ventilation fan. The work of this project also includes minor rehabilitation of the adjacent garage including installation of a new asphalt shingle roof (roofing shingles provided by Government), removal of existing garage door appendages, installation of new barn doors, installation of new wood double-hung windows, interior gypsum board work for fire rating, installation of new diesel generator, and exterior painting. -- The Sandy Hook Lighthouse is a National Historic Landmark. All work will therefore be directed towards its preservation and protection. The drawings and specifications will require extraordinary work in order to preserve original materials, work, and archeological resources, and shall be adhered to even though there may appear to be more expeditious methods to complete the work. All ground disturbance activity will be monitored by Government personnel. -- The Sandy Hook lighthouse is located at Fort Hancock, New Jersey. From Newark, NJ, south on the Garden State Parkway to Highway 36, through Highlands, NJ to Beach Road, north on Beach Road to Fort Hancock. -- An official pre-solicitation site meeting will not be held; however, interested parties will be allowed to gain access to the lighthouse and garage on a very limited basis. A few specific access dates and times will be established at the time bidding documents are available. -- Estimated price range, $250,000 TO $500,000. -- Time for completion, 180 calendar days. -- Offer response date is approximate; actual date will be established at the time bidding documents are available. -- All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. -- All requests for the solicitation may be made in writing, mailed to the address above, faxed to (303) 987-6645, or via e-mail address shown below or telephone number shown above. -- Please provide point of contact name, address, telephone numbers (voice & facsimile). -- All sources responding to this synopsis should submit information relating to business status, including identification as to whether small, large, or minority-owned, and/or woman-owned. All sources responding to this synopsis should also identify themselves as prime contractor, subcontractor, supplier, plan room, publication, or other. Posted 03/08/99 (D-SN306265). (0067)

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