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

Y -- PORTLAND, OR, AIR MAIL FACILITY, DESIGN/BUILD CONCOURSE CANOPY, SECUIRTY AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OFFICE ADDITION SOL 475450-99-A-0056 DUE 080999 POC Mrs. Bettye S. Perkins, Facilities Contract specialist, 901/747-7628 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 23,500 gross sq. ft. expansion at the Portland, OR Air Mail Facility located on 7640 N.E. Airport Way, Portland, OR 97238-5598. The canopy expansion is to be a one-story, 16-foot clear, economical, structure added to the existing facility. Note the information in the Geotechnical Report. Representative construction type to be: steel framed building with metal canopy fascia. New criminal investigative office to be masonry units to match existing facility. Project to include CCTV and structured wiring requirements. No fixed mechanization is required. Scope of work includes, but is not limited to, all trades typical to the complete construction of a project such as site work, off-site work, landscape, foundation, concrete, steel, roofing, waterproofing, interior finishes, millwork, signage, doors & windows, hardware, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, as described in the solicitation for proposals. There is some demolition work in the area of the proposed expansion, such as concrete, asphalt, removal of a portion of the existing canopy, as shown in the solicitation documents. Phasing and enclosure partitions are required to maintain operations and safety of employees. Exterior wall construction and finish is to match existing, in accordance with the specifications and drawings attached hereof and made a part hereof. Qualifications Evaluation is based on a 100-point total (Experience -- 40 points, Management Plan -- 30 points, Financial Capability -- 15 points, Organization -- 15 points). Offers are due August 9, 1999, at 4:00 p.m. Performance time is 310 calendar days from receipt of notice to proceed. The estimated cost range is between $950,000 to $1,100,000. Contractors may make offers (submit proposals) without viewing the site. However, site visits and/or a walk through are encouraged. To arrange for a site visit or walk through, contact Mr. Keno Jewell, Lead Supervisor, at (503) 335-7936. 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. If you desire plans and specifications for this project, please send your written request, along with a check or money order made payable to Rapid Reproductions, 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 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) Linda Nagley, AMF Manager, or Keno Jewell, Lead Supervisor, Portland, OR 97238-5598; (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 07/06/99 (W-SN350780). (0187)

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