United States Postal Service, Major Facilities Office, 225 North Humphreys Blvd, Memphis, TN 38166-0300

C -- ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER, DESIGN/BUILD BUILDING EXPANSION SOL 475450-99-A-0036 DUE 061599 POC Mrs. Jo Thompson, Facilities Contract Specialist, 901/747-7516 WEB: U.S. Postal Service, www.purchasing.gov. E-MAIL: U.S. Postal Service, jthomps3@email.usps.gov. This project is a design/build contract necessary to design and construct an approximately 52,000 gross square foot expansion at the Processing and Distribution Center, 2108 East 38th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania. The project involves construction of expansions on the east side and northwest corner of the existing building. The expansion areas will contain loading dock platforms, mail processing workroom areas, support areas which include locker rooms, restrooms, maintenance areas and store rooms, and a mechanical equipment mezzanine. The project also involves renovation of selected areas within the existing facility, including inspection and maintenance offices; upgrade of selected systems within the existing facility, including fire alarm and security systems; and site improvements which include expanded parking, maneuvering, fencing and stormwater control features at the above postal facility in accordance with plans and specifications. Errors and omissions insurance in the amount of $250,000 will be required. Technical Qualifications Evaluation is based on a 100-point total (Experience -- 40, Past Performance -- 30, Organization -- 25, and Backlog -- 5), and Management Plan Evaluation is based on a 100-point total (Construction -- 30 points, Design -- 25 points, Project Management -- 20 points, Schedule -- 15 points, and Procurement -- 10 points). Plans and specifications will be available May 13, 1999. Offers are due June 15, 1999, at 4:00 p.m. Performance time is 365 calendar days from receipt of notice to proceed. Contractors/Offerors are encouraged to visit the site. For site visits only, contact Mr. Larry Carullo, Manager, Maintenance, (814) 898-7360, in advance. The estimated cost range is between $5,800,000 to $6,800,000. To order solicitation documents: Cost of specifications and drawings is $250 per set for Priority Mail service (2 to 3 days) and $300 per set for Express Mail service (next day). All charges are non-refundable. They may be ordered as follows: Send your written request, along with a check or money order made payable to Rapid Reproductions, Attn: USPS (jraley2001@aol.com), 5300 Pleasant View Rd., Memphis, TN 38134-6414, FAX 901/385-2679. Current planholders' list is available by FAX request to this number as well. Please reference the subject solicitation number on your request. . Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposal using one of the methods offered by the Postal Service (First Class, Priority Mail, Express Mail.) To expedite receipt of solicitation packages, FAX a copy of your check or money order before mailing it. If FAX is received before 1:00 p.m., the plans and specs will be mailed that day via two/three-day Priority Mail. If you desire to have them sent via Express Mail, send additional $50 for each set. Check the Internet for government contracting at http://www.govcon.com, and for postal projects at http://www.purchasing.gov (BOB-Business Opportunity Bulletin). Also check http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov for free search of Commerce Business Daily. Plans will also be available for inspection at the following locations: (1) Plant Manager, Erie, PA 16515-9997; (2) Local Plan Rooms; and (3) F.W. Dodge, Inc. The U.S. Postal Service, Major Facilities Office, is seeking and encouraging participation of Minority-Owned and Woman-Owned businesses in this project. This is a negotiated procurement, therefore, offers will not be publicly opened, and no information can be made available until after contract award, which may take 90 days, and is received in writing. Posted 05/10/99 (W-SN329729). (0130)

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