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Y -- TWO-PHASE DESIGN/BUILD STORM DRAIN REPLACEMENT, NAVAL AIR STATION, JACKSONVILLE, FL SOL N62467-99-R-0915 DUE 091799 POC Contract Specialist: David Pilarski, Code 0211DP. Contracting Officer: L. R. Fisk, Code 0211. THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION HEREIN IS BEING CONSIDERED FOR 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS (SB) CONCERNS. Interested SB Concerns should notify this office via fax transmission, Attn: Code 0211DP of their intention to bid the project as a prime contractor as early as possible but NO LATER THAN 3 AUGUST 1999. This notification must include a positive statement of eligibility as a small business concern, and evidence of capacity to obtain required bonds and at least 2 reference sources (including points of contact) of similar projects which demonstrates the capability to perform projects of this complexity and magnitude. If adequate interest is not received from SB Concerns, the solicitation will be issued on an "UNRESTRICTED" basis. In either event, an amended synopsis will be issued indicating set-aside decision. The work includes repairing 13,975 linear feet of airfield storm drain piping, including manholes/catch basins, either by internal grouting (point repairs) or inversion liners, or complete removal and replacement. Pipes range in size from 12" to 54". Also included is removal and replacement of airfield paving and airfield lighting. All lead designers must be professionally registered/certified in their discipline/s. The contractor will be required to obtain all environmental permits as required and comply with agency regulations. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible proposer whose proposal conforming to the solicitation will be the "BEST VALUE" to the Government, price and technical factors considered. This procurement will consist of two (2) Phases. Phase I -- will be evaluated based on the following factors: FACTOR A -- Past Performance; FACTOR B -- Small Business Subcontracting Effort; FACTOR C -- Technical Qualifications (1) Design Team (2) Construction Team; FACTOR D Technical Approach (1) Design Solution Narrative. The highest rated proposers, 3 to 5 (not to exceed 5) will advance to Phase II. The Government will then request Phase II proposals. Phase II: Qualified Proposers will be evaluated on the following factors: FACTOR A -- Past Performance (Same as Phase I unless revised); FACTOR B -- Small Business Subcontracting Effort; FACTOR C -- Technical Qualifications (1) Design Team (2) Construction Team (Same as Phase I unless revised); FACTOR D -- Technical Approach (1) Design Solution Narrative (Same as Phase I unless revised); The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals at any time prior to award; to negotiate with any or all proposers; to award the contract to other than the proposer submitting the lowest total price; and to award to the proposer submitting the proposal determined to be the most advantageous to the Government. PROPOSERS ARE ADVISED THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO EVALUATE PROPOSALS AND AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS IF POSSIBLE. Therefore, proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms. Proposers should not assume they will be contacted or afforded an opportunity to qualify, discuss, or revise their proposals. FIRMS SUBMITTING TECHNICAL AND PRICE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE COMPENSATED FOR SPECIFICATIONS. TO ORDER PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: The Government intends to issue Phase I on the WEB only. Phase I will be issued on or about 19 August 1999. THERE WILL BE A NON-REFUNDABLE CHARGE FOR PHASE II PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. To obtain the Phase I solicitation, offerors must register on the Internet at http://www.efdsouth.navfac.navy.mil/eb/. Additional instructions will be provided on the web page. The official plan holder's list along with all amendments will be maintained and available for downloading from the web site. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments; therefore, IT IS THE OFFEROR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO FIRST REVIEW THE WEB SITE PERIODICALLY FOR ALL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS SOLICITATION; AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS SOLICITATION; AND RELEVANT MESSAGES FROM THE COGNIZANT CONTRACTING OFFICER. When necessary, other questions may be directed to ShirleyShumer at (843) 820-5923. Technical Inquiries must be submitted in writing 15 days before Proposals are due to the address listed above, or faxed to 843/820-5853, Attn: David Pilarski, Code 0211DP. Estimated cost for this project is between is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Estimated time for completion of this contract is 270 calendar days. The Standard Industry Code (SIC) is 1629: Heavy Construction- Other than Building Construction Contractors. The Size Standard is $17,000,000.00. Posted 07/22/99 (W-SN357939). (0203)

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