Federal Bureau of Prisons, Western Regional Office -- Contracting, 6600 Goodfellow, Dublin, California 94568

Y -- DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT AN IN-RACK FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM SOL 279-0180 DUE 042899 POC Jim Cooper 925-803-2775 E-MAIL: CLICK HERE, jcooper@bop.gov. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) is soliciting prospective contractors to design and install an in-rack fire sprinkler system in two storage buildings. This work will require modifying an existing sprinkler system to bring it into compliance with applicable codes. System design, materials, installation and testing must meet or exceed current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical Code (NEC), and the Uniform Building Code (UBC) requirements. Any conflict in code requirements will be resolved by relying on the requirements of the most stringent code as determined by the Contracting Officer. The work is predominantly construction and as such the solicitation and contract will be issued using the requirements of FAR Part 36. Davis-Bacon wage rates will apply. The estimated price range of this procurement is between $100,000 and $250,000. The requirements call for engineered drawings to be developed and stamped certified by a Fire Protection Engineer. The successful offeror will provide all materials and labor necessary for a complete, tested and approved system. One part of the Statement of Work (SOW) calls for the protection of exposed steel beams either by sprinkling or covering with a fireproof material. All contractor and subcontractor employees must be able to pass the necessary security checks before they can work on prison property. All clearance investigations will be conducted by the FBOP. The work site is at the Federal Prison complex, 27072 Ballston Road, Sheridan, Oregon, 97378. This is a solicitation announcement. We anticipate issuing the solicitation on March 29, 1999. A pre-proposal on-site visit is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 1999. While the pre-proposal on-site visit cannot be made mandatory, it is highly recommended. Offerors are warned that site conditions could affect the cost of performance. Any offeror not making the on-site visit could ultimately be excluded from negotiations based on having inferior or incomplete knowledge. The basic drawings of the existing structures and sprinkler systems will be available for viewing during the pre-proposal on-site visit. The bid opening or proposal due date is tentatively scheduled for April 28, 1999. Contract award should be within five to ten days after proposal receipt, dependent on all necessary approvals being received. A preconstruction conference will be scheduled as soon after contract award as practicable. A Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued at the preconstruction conference. The performance period will be 45 calendar days from the issuance date of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside. If you have any questions please call Jim Cooper, tel. 925-803-2775, fax 925-803-2782, e-mail Jcooper@bop.gov. All requests for the solicitation package must be in writing. Telephone requests for the solicitation package will not be accepted. See Note 1. Posted 03/12/99 (W-SN308285). (0071)

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