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Y -- DESIGN/BUILD (ONE PHASE) / WHOLEHOUSE REVITALIZATION, FORRESTAL VILLAGE -- PHASE 6 (H-1-88-6) & PHASE 8 (CONGRESSIONAL ADD)(H-1-98), NTC GREAT LAKES, IL SOL N68950-00-R-0209 DUE 032700 POC Ms. Lolita L. Batis-McCoy, Contract Specialist, 847-688-2600 X122 E-MAIL: Contact the Contract Specialist via e-mail., batisll@efdsouth.navfac.navy.mil. Reference is made to the PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE in the CBD Net of 11/19/99. This project was originally pre-solicited as a Design-Build TWO PHASE project; however, the GOVERNMENT HAS DETERMINED that this project will be released as a Design-Build ONE STEP project. -- Approximate release date for solicitation documents will be on or about 2/22/2000. -- THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED ON AN UNRESTRICTED BASIS INVITING FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. -- The work shall include design, construction and revitalization of up to 186 housing units and improvements to associated infrastructure in Forrestal Village, in accordance with sound and efficient construction practices. The project objective is to upgrade family housing units to a level comparable to new construction standards. Specific attention shall be given to energy efficiency, sustainable design, reduced maintenance, and compatibility with the environment and existing architectural character of NTC Great Lakes. -- Estimated cost range is between $12,800,000-$14,200,000. -- The SIC Code is 1521; size standard is $7.0 million; the FSC Code is Z161. -- The solicitation will be formatted as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with the requirements designated by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15 for negotiated procurements utilizing Source Selection procedures of FAR 15.6. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforming to the solicitation will be "BEST VALUE" to the Government, price and technical factors considered equally. Offerors will be evaluated on the following factors: FACTOR A-Past Performance and Relevant Experience, which includes Subfactors A1. Design Team Experience & Qualifications, A2. Construction Team Experience & Qualifications, A3. Design-Build Experience; FACTOR B-Technical Qualifications (Design/Construction & Management Approach), which includes Subfactors B1. Design Team Experience & Qualifications, B2. Construction Team Experience & Qualifications, B3. Construction Quality Control and Safety, B4. Financial Capability; and FACTOR C-Small Business Subcontracting Effort, and applies to small/large businesses. -- 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 by the Government to be the most advantageous to the Government. PROPOSERS ARE ADVISED AN AWARD MAY BE MADE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OR ANY CONTACT CONCERNING THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED. Therefore, proposals should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms. Offers WILL NOT be publicly opened. The number of offers received, the identity of offers received, the amount of any offer or relative standing of the offers WILL NOT be disclosed to anyone until time of contract award. -- Prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a DOD contract. Offerors are further advised that failure to register in the DOD CCR database may render your firm ineligible for award. For more information, see the CCR website at: http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. -- A copy of this solicitation package will be available for PURCHASE (NON-REFUNDABLE) on or about 2/22/2000 from the Defense Automated Printing Services (DAPS), Bldg. 2A, 2530 Paul Jones Street, Great Lakes, IL 60088-5600; point of contact is Ms. Jean Mountz at 847-688-3716 or FAX requests to 847-688-3725; contact for purchase costs of the solicitation package, and if problems arise concerning your request or to obtain a planholder's list. Inquiries about the proposal due date or number of amendments (if issued), please contact Ms. Lolita L. Batis-McCoy at 847-688-2600 X122 or FAX 847-688-2648. Posted 01/31/00 (W-SN420336). (0031)

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