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Z -- ARMY CONTINUING EDUCATION SYSTEMS FACILITY, FORT IRWIN, CA SOL DACA05-99-R-0055 DUE 090799 POC Contract Specialist Louise Levenson-Snitz (916) 557-7945 (Site Code DACA05) WEB: http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/cespk-ct, http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/cespk-ct. E-MAIL: gweber@spk.usace.army.mil, gweber@spk.usace.army.mil. PROJECT TITLE. Army Continuing Education Systems Facility, Fort Irwin, CA. This is proposed contract is Unrestricted. JOB DESCRIPTION. The project consists of the construction of a permanent Education Facility to provide offices, testing rooms, computer labs, and academic classrooms designed to support training and college level courses for Army personnel and their families, contract personnel, retirees, and civilian personnel. The facility shall be comprised of a concrete foundation footing system(Spread footings), concrete floor, reinforced split-faced concrete masonry unit (CMU) exterior fascade, and a standing seam metal roof supported by steel open web joists and beams. The project scope consists of approximately 1,252 sq. meters(13,480 sq. ft.). Supporting facilities consists of utilities, electric service, HVAC, exterior light, fire protection, and alarm system, landscaping, paving, walks, curbs, and gutters, parking for POV'S, handicap accessibility, information systems, and all other related support features. SIC CODE. This procurement will be conducted under SIC code:1542. The size standard for this SIC code is: $17,000,000.00. DESIGN/BUILD: This is a design/build project; the offeror chosen will complete the design and construct the facility. Current design is approximately 30% complete. The acquisition method is negotiated procurement. A technical and cost proposal will be required. Evaluation by the Government will result in selection of a firm that represents the best advantage to the Government. Large businesses competing for this project must comply with the FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on the part of the work it intends to subcontract. The recommended goals for subcontracting are 61.2% for small business, 9.1% for small disadvantaged business, and 4.5% for small business/woman-owned. A firm that submits a plan with lesser goals must submit written rationale to support goals submitted. The Congress, in authorizing and funding this contract, has established certain cost limitations for the project. After reductions for solicitation costs, anticipated administration costs, and a prudent contingency allowance, currently about $2,400,000.00 is available for this procurement. Proposals that exceed that indicated amount may not be considered. For more information on the solicitation please contact the Contract Specialist, Louise Levenson-Snitz, at (916)557-7945. NO CHARGE: Solicitations for this project must be ordered by the CUT OFF DATE of (7/30/99) to ensure receipt of solicitations. Orders received beyond the CUT OFF DATE will not be honored. There is NO CHARGE for the solicitations. Because a limited number of solicitations will be reproduced, copies are limited to one set per firm. Plans and specifications will be mailed out on or about (8/04/99). Plans and Specifications can only be ordered electronically by accessing the internet address http://ebs.spk.usace.army.mil/. Please complete the requested information to avoid a delay in your order. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the agency. See Note 26(See Commerce Business Daily-Monday Edition). For a listing of all Sacramento District projects, see Contracting Division's Internet Home Page at the above address, which is updated daily. Please note that all contractors and potential contractors must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database effective May 31,1998. For instructions on registering with the CCR please see our webpage. Posted 07/15/99 (A-SN355023). (0196)

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