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

Y -- SAN FRANCISCO BULK MAIL CENTER, RICHMOND, CA -- DESIGN/BUILD EXPANSION SOL 475450-99-A-0050 DUE 080999 POC Bettye Perkins; 901/747-7628 -- FAX 901/747-7408 WEB: United States Postal Service, www.usps.gov. E-MAIL: United States Postal Service, bperkins@email.usps.gov. This project is for a contract to design and construct an approximately 66,800 gross square foot expansion at the San Francisco Bulk Mail Center located on 2501 Rydin Road, in Richmond, CA, 94804-9751. The project consists of furnishing manpower, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary for fast track design and construction of the expansion. The project includes partial demolition of existing building/equipment, utilities, landscaping, storm drainage, concrete sidewalks/pads, metal canopy, etc., as required. The existing facility is approximately 464,000 gross sq. ft. and was built in 1975, with an addition completed in 1987. The expansion will be on the southwest side of the existing facility and will displace part of the loading dock areas on the existing south and west walls. The facility must remain fully operational at all times. Three phases of construction are required for this project. Site preparation and development will include concrete paved loading dock aprons and asphalt paved parking. The building expansion shall be a concrete slab on grade with foundations as required, steel structure separated from the existing BMC by seismic joints, metal insulated deck with an EPDM or 4-ply asphalt built-up roofing system, etc. Exterior enclosure shall match the appearance of the existing structure. The existing facility's HVAC system, water and air will have to be balanced when the building expansion is complete. Provide HVAC, compressed air, etc., systems, utilities, landscaping, storm drainage, concrete sidewalks/pads, sprinkler system, etc., at the above postal facility in accordance with plans and specifications. Technical Qualifications Evaluation is based on a 100-point total (Experience -- 40 points, Management Plan -- 30 points, Financial Capability -- 15 points, Organization -- 15 points). Plans and specs will be available July 7, 1999. Offers are due August 9, 1999, at 4 p.m. Performance Time is 430 days from receipt of notice to proceed. The estimated cost range is between$6,900,000 and $7,300,000. On-site contact is Mr. Bill Leong, Activation Coordinator at the facility (510/528-9776). 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) Manager, San Francisco Bulk Mail Center, 2501 Rydin Road, Richmond, CA 94804-9998; (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 07/05/99 (W-SN350354). (0186)

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