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Z -- STABILIZATION OF CENTER BUILDING, ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL, WASHINGTON, D.C. SOL 282-99-0013 POC Janet H. Miller, Contracting Officer, Michele Trotter, Contract Specialist, (301) 443-2475 E-MAIL: PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER, mtrotter@psc.gov. The Program Support Center, Department of Health and Human Services, has a requirement for the Stabilization of the Center Building, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Washington, D.C. This project consists of the following general work: Architectural Items -- general demolition; salvage item for Government turnover; masonry repointing, rebuilding, and cleaning; roof, gutter and downspout repair; boarding existing windows; room enclosures; carpentry; architectural louvers with bird screens; painting; and architectural signs. Structural Items -- shore floor joists; replace flooring and subfloor; and masonry reconstruction. Mechanical Items -- isolate and cap utilities; drain water lines; heat trace piping; replace attic fans; remove plumbing fixtures; and convert conventional wet pipe sprinkler system to an antifreeze solution system. Electrical Items -- provide electrical panels; replace light fixtures and switches; install smoke detectors and connect to existing detection panel and annuciator; and connect heat trace piping. Hazardous Materials Handling Items -- asbestos abatement and lead paint removal. The estimated cost range is $500,000 to $1,000,000. The estimated period of performance is 180 calendar days. Award will be made on a firm fixed price basis to a qualifying SIC Code 1542 (FAR Part 19) Small Business firm. The IFB, plans, and specifications (Bid Documents) will be available on or about May 27, 1999. There is a non-refundable charge of $35.00, for each set of Bid Documents. Payment by check or money order payable to the U.S. Treasury Department must be made at time of Bid Documents pick up. Cash will not be accepted. Bidders must provide verification of company name, address, phone and fax number upon receipt of Bid Documents. A site visit will be mandatory due to the deteriorating condition of the exisiting building. Site visit and bid date will be stated in the IFB. Questions related to this project can be submitted to the Contract Specialist after Bid Documents issuance. Questions must be submited in writing on a Solicitation Clarification Request Form, an enclosure to the IFB. See Numbered Note 1. Posted 04/26/99 (W-SN324331). (0116)

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