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Z -- DESIGN-BUILD RENOVATE BLDGS. 2019, 2020 AND 2021, GARRISON AREA, FT. LEWIS, WA SOL DACA67-99-R-0055 DUE 081699 POC Contract Specialist Margaret J Gillam (206) 764-6588 (Site Code DACA67) WEB: http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/cntrct/, http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/cntrct/. E-MAIL: margaret.j.gillam@usace.army.mil, margaret.j.gillam@usace.army.mil. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, is seeking sources to design and construct complete and usable barracks and company operational facilities (COF) renovation, under the Quality of Life Enhancements, Defense (QOLED) program, plus replacement of the common parking lot. This program improves the quality of life for unaccompanied, enlisted troops in the barracks community by providing upgraded/residential-type amenities into the renovation (similar to 1+1 Barracks Standard for new construction). It is also the attempt of this project to maintain the historical/architectural elements of the structures by restoring the exteriors of the buildings and incorporating similar architectural/historical elements to the interior (re)construction. These structures are located in the Garrison Area Historical District, Ft.Lewis, Washington. Renovation covers barracks buildings 2020 and 2021 (approximately 213,000 SF total) and company operational facilities (COF) building 2019 (approximately 55,710 SF). It is anticipated that the base item of the design-build (DB) contract will be comprised of buildings 2020 and 2021 with two optional items for building 2019 and the parking lot. This solicitation will be conducted in two phases. In Phase One (pre-qualification), submittals will be evaluated to determine which offerors may submit proposals for Phase Two. Up to five (5) firms will be pre-qualified to participate in Phase Two. AVAILABILITY: The Pre-Qualification Notice will be available only electronically on the Corps of Engineers Northwest Seattle home page on or about 26 July 1999, with the pre-qualification package/submittals due approximately three weeks later. Prospective offerors should carefully review the Pre-Qualification Notice posted at: http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/cntrct/A99R0055.htm for evaluation factors and submittal instructions. The pre-qualification and solicitation number for this acquisition is DACA67-99-R-0055. Subsequent revisions to the notice, if any, will be only be promulgated via the referenced web page. The Government will not mail, fax, or e-mail the Pre-Qualification Notice or any amendments thereto. Because this is a web-based notice, there is no Planholders List available. Offerors are responsible for checking the referenced web page early and periodically for any updates to the notice. The Government web site is occasionally inaccessible due to maintenance. The Government is not responsible for any loss of Internet connectivity or for an offeror's inability to access the document posted on the referenced web page. The Request for Proposal (RFP) for Phase Two (design and construction) will be furnished to the pre-qualified offerors shortly after the pre-qualification is completed. Estimated dollar value is in the range of $10 to $25 million and completion period is 365 days. Standard Industrial Classification Code is 1542. Project is open to both large and small business. *If you are a large business and your bid or proposal will exceed $1,000,000 you will be required to submita subcontracting plan. *For the purposes of this procurement a concern is considered a small business if its average annual receipts are $17 million or less. Visit the Corps of Engineers web site at http://www.nws.usace.army.mil. for additional contracting opportunities. Posted 07/02/99 (A-SN350142). (0183)

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