GSA, PBS, Property Development (5PC), 230 South Dearborn Street, Room 3516, Chicago, IL 60604-1696

Z -- RENOVATION OF US MARSHALS-1ST FLOOR BUILD OUT, CINCINNATI, OHIO SOL GS05P99GBC0017 DUE 071299 POC Ben Burton (312) 353-4310 FAX (312) 353-4103 This notice is issued as a revision to the June 23, 1999 cancellation of the solicitation for Renovation of US Marshals-1st Floor Build-Out that was originally submitted on June 7, 1999 and later modified on June 11, 1999. Construction services are being solicited to renovate the US Marshals Space on the 1st Floor of the Potter Stewart Courthouse located at 100 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Project Summary. The proposed renovation will be of approximately 6,400 occupiable square feet including office space, sally port, and cell blocks. The project will include redistribution of the mechanical, electrical, and fire protection system. Office space renovation will include new finishes such as suspended ceiling system, raised flooring, carpet, vinyl or ceramic tile, lighting fixtures, movable partitions, vinyl wall covering and paint. The restrooms will be upgraded to meet ADA requirements. Demolition including but not limited to partitions, ductwork, walls, ceiling, and lighting fixtures. Environmental issues that may be included in the project are asbestos abatement, lead paint abatement, or encapsulation. The building will be occupied throughout the project duration but the renovation floor will be vacant. The contractors for this project will be competitively chosen using negotiated procedures. Award will be based on the lowest-price, technically acceptable offer. The contractor must have successfully completed at least three (3) renovation projects in the past five (5) years, which are similar in scope, requirements, complexity, dollar value and level of finish quality to the proposed project. Key personnel (project manager and construction superintendent) should possess qualifications and experience, which demonstrate a thorough knowledge and competence level commensurate with the positions for which they are being proposed; these personnel must have performed essentially the same duties as being proposed under this project on a minimum of three (3) projects during the past five (5) years, where the cost of the project was comparable to this project. Contract Award. If a proposal does not meet the requirements of both past experience and key personnel qualifications, it will not be further evaluated based on price. The actual release date for the Request for the Proposals (RFP) is anticipated on or around July 12, 1999. Funds are not presently available and award is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. The performance period from contract execution to project completion is approximately 10 months. The resulting contract type shall be firm, fixed-price. SB/SDB. Small business criteria for each category is based on the contractor's average annual receipts for the preceding three (3) years. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this project is 1542. In accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, this procurement is open to all business concerns. Therefore, responses from both small and large business concerns will be considered and evaluated for selection. Small business, minority-owned and women-owned businesses are strongly encouraged to participate. Small, disadvantaged businesses must be precertified by the Small Business Administration in order to be considered for evaluation as such under the new federal regulations. Contact your local SBA office for further information. The Government recognizes the talent existing in smaller firms and encourages their participation in the construction of federal facilities. Joint Ventures. Joint venture or firm/ consultant arrangements will be considered and must submit an acceptable joint venture agreement. In the event a large business is the awardee, an acceptable Subcontracting Plan must be approved and accepted prior to contract award. Large businesses shall be required to demonstrate a proactive effort to have participation from small, small disadvantaged, and small women-owned business concerns. Interested Parties. Potential offerors having the capabilities to perform the services described herein are invited to request a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) by submitting a letter of interest to Ben Burton at GSA, PBS, Property Development (5PCO); 230 South Dearborn Street, Room 3512- DPN 35-3; Chicago, Illinois 60604-1503; (312) 353-4310, FAX: (312) 353-9186. Faxed requests are preferred. A preproposal conference will be scheduled at a later date. Details will be published in a future edition of the Commerce Business Daily. Posted 06/28/99 (W-SN347995). (0179)

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