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

Y -- JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, INTERNATIONAL & BULK MAIL CENTER, DESIGN/BUILD EXPANSION & RENOVATION SOL 485450-99-A-0054 DUE 081099 POC Rita W. Humphrey, Purchasing Specialist, FAX 901/747-7408 WEB: U. S. Postal Service, http://www.usps.gov. E-MAIL: U. S. Postal Service, jraley2001@aol.com. This is to advise interested contractors that this office is advertising this design build project. The project consists of furnishing manpower, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the following project. Design and construct an expansion to the existing U. S. Postal Service-Owned New Jersey International and Bulk Mail Center, 80 County Road, Jersey City, New Jersey 07097-9998 of (approximately 7,200 sq. ft.) along with associated site work and modifications to the existing building. The project is required to accommodate modifications and improvements to existing fixed mechanization systems which will be accomplished under a separate contract. The building expansion project must be coordinated with the fixed mechanization project and must be designed, phased and executed to minimize disruption of and interference with on-going Postal Operations. The performance time for this Design/Build project is 305-calendar days. Proposals are desired from Design/Build Contractors who meet the qualifications spelled out in the solicitation. A management plan to identify on-site staffing & key personnel assigned to this project, with appropriate resumes and applicable SF 254/255's are required with this proposal. A project schedule is also required with this proposal. This scope of work is further defined in the conceptual plans and specifications. 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). Offers are due August 10, 1999, at 4 p.m. Performance time is 305 calendar days from receipt of notice to proceed. The estimated cost range is between $1.2 million to $1.5 million. No PreProposal Conference is scheduled. However, site visits are encouraged, but not mandatory. To viewthe site, contractors must contact Mr. Robert Hensen, Industrial Engineer, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (201) 714-6002. The telephone request is subject to the approval of Mr. Hansen. Cost of conceptual specifications and drawings is $200 per set for Priority Mail service (2 to 3 days) and $250 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, 5300 Pleasant View Rd., Memphis, TN 38134-6414, FAX (901) 385-2679, Voice (901) 388-6268, and email, jraley2001@aol.com. Current planholders' list is available by FAX request to that 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 conceptual 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 an additional $50 for each set. Check the Internet 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) Robert Hensen, Industrial Engineer, 80 County Road, Jersey City, New Jersey 07097-9998; (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 your request for offer results is received in writing. Posted 06/29/99 (W-SN348646). (0180)

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