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Z -- OUTDOOR RANGE RENOVATION, USSS JJ ROWLEY TRAINING CENTER, BELTSVILLE, MD SOL GS11P00ZGC0002 DUE 111999 POC Bonnie Echoles, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 708-6190, Fax (202) 708-9920, Email bonnie.echoles@gsa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=GS11P00ZGC000 2&LocID=317. E-MAIL: Bonnie Echoles, bonnie.echoles@gsa.gov. The project consists of a Base Bid and four (4) Option Prices and requires the demolition of masonry walls, branch circuit electrical wiring, supply feeders, panelboards, light fixtures, PA system and target system. In addition, the new work also consists of new masonry walls, approximately a 4m X 8m masonry target supply building, new structural supports and welds to existing trusses, new exhaust fans, supply fans, gas radiant heaters, a new motor control center, new Public Address system, a new target system, and new exterior metal siding. This work shall be performed in TWO Phases. Phase One includes work that can be performed during the entire construction period and which includes but is not limited to: (a) Paint exposed surfaces of the interior of the pistol and rifle ranges; (b) Reseal the range asphalt paving and provide new graphics; (c) Upgrade finishes in the classrooms, lounge, restrooms, and gun cleaning room; (d) Install exterior metal siding; and (e) Construct new masonry building to house compressor for the new target system and storage for the replaceable targets. Phase Two will specifically commence on March 1, 2000, and must be completed and accepted by April 30, 2000. THE APRIL 30TH PHASE TWO COMPLETION DATE CANNOT BE SLIPPED. The work to be completed during this phase will be all items necessary to make the range operational, which includes but it not limited to: (a) Structural repairs; (b) Replace firing range light fixtures and their branch circuit wiring; (c) Replace panelboards and their supply feeders. Provide new panels in new locations; (d) New utility service to the building and remove existing service; (e) New exhaust fans, supply fans, and radiant heaters and motor control center; (f) Replace speakers, amplifier, pre-amplifier, and all other PA accessories; (g) Replace existing target system with new target system; and (h) Replace Control Rooms. A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 1999, at 3:00 PM at the JJ Rowley Training Center located at 9200 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD. Contractors will be required to check in at the Main Gate. Each Contractor is limited to no more than two (2) individuals representing their company. For access tot he site, each contractor must submit the name, SSN, and DOB of each individual representing the company to the attention of the Contracting Officer, Bonnie Echoles, on facsimile number (202)708-9920, or by e:mail at bonnie.echoles@gsa.gov by NOON ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1999. Estimated Cost Range: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. [Notice to Bidders of Subcontracting Plan Requirements: The General Services Administration (GSA) is committed to assuring that maximum practicable opportunity is provided to small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns to participate in the performance of this contract consistent with its efficient performance. GSA expects any subcontracting plan submitted pursuant to FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, to reflect this commitment. Consequently, an offeror, other than a small business concern, before being awarded a contract exceeding $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction) will be required to demonstrate that its subcontracting plan represents a creative and innovative program for involving small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns as subcontractors in the performance of this contract. Construction Period: 180 calendar days. Liquidated Damages: $480 per day of delay. This procurement is not set-aside for small business concerns. However, this procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code: 1542; Small business size standard: $17.0 million. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY IN THE ELECTRONIC POSTING SYSTEM. Copies of plans and specifications will be available on or about October 20, 1999. To receive a copy of the solicitation package, companies may submit their request to GSA, NCR, ROB, Bid Activity Room 1065, 7th & D Streets, SW, Washington, DC 20407; by facsimile on (202)205-2808; or by e:mail at bonnie.echoles@gsa.gov. Posted 10/06/99 (D-SN389426). (0279)

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