Department of the Army, Baltimore District, Corps of Engineer, 10 South Howard Street, Room 7000, Baltimore, MD 21201-1715

Z -- RENOVATION OF MACHINIST TRAINING BLDG. NO. 3074, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MARYLAND SOL DACA31-00-R-0019 DUE 033100 POC Joseph Neil (410)962-5611 In general terms, the project consists of upgrading adding additions to a historical training facility (Building 3074) on Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Significant major project features are replacing and repairing exterior windows, roofing, doors, floor, walls, ceiling and interior surfaces. Repair and renovate latrine, break areas, tool room, and classroom spaces. Upgrade or replace existing HVAC systems and fire and life safety features. Install/upgrade safety devices in training areas. Install public address and warning system. Considers historical requirement for the addition and all exterior work. Access for the handicapped will be provided. Abatement of asbestos bearing materials and lead paint will be required. Phased construction to keep school in operation will be required with the possibility of off hour working shifts. This is a best value competitive 8(a) procurement. It is required that the firm be located within a 60-mile radius of the Aberdeen Proving Grounds and that the 8(a) firmis in the transitional stage of the program. The SIC code governing this procurement is 1541. The total estimated construction cost is between 1,000,000.00 and 5,000,000.00. Construction Duration is 365 days. Section Criteria shall consist of: 1. General Contractor Relevant Experience and General Contractor Past Performance. 2. Technical Approach which shall include: Project Management Plan, Management Personnel & Schedule. 3. Price. It is recommended that all interested parties attend a pre-proposal conference and site visit which will be held at (location): Aberdeen Proving Ground, Building No. 3074, on 13 March 2000 at 10:00AM. Contact Paul Personeault at (301)619-4021. Request for solicitation documents should be made in writing to Joseph Neil, Department of the Army, Baltimore District, Corps of Engineers, Attn: CENAB-CT-C, P.O. Box 1715, Baltimore, MD 21203-1715. Issuance date o/a 28 February 2000 & documents will be released on CD-ROM and will include the technical specifications, drawings andsolicitation. There is no charge for the CD-ROM. Proposals due date o/a 31 March 2000. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered. In order to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, effective 31 May 1998, all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award of a Federal Contract. Contact CCR Web Site at http://www.acq.osd.army.mil/ec. Registration can also be accomplished via dial up modem at (614)692-6788 (User ID: ccrpub; Password: pub2ccri), or through a DoD Certifed Value Added Network. Additionally a paper form for registration may be obtained from DoD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1(800)334-3414. Posted 02/10/00 (W-SN424208). (0041)

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