United States National Arboretum, 3501 New York Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20002

Z -- RENOVATION 2 MOUNTING ROOMS -- U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SOL 31B7-CAS-009 DUE 033000 POC Carol Sisas 202-245-5093 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, sisasc@ars.usda.gov. The U.S. National Arboretum has a requirement for the renovation of rooms G15 and G16 known as the mounting rooms located in the Administration building at 3501 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, D.C. Room G15 is an L shaped room approximately 22' long by 14' wide. Room G-16 is approximately 49' long by 14' wide. The facility may contain asbestos materials through the building and all offerors are to be made aware of this possibility. The renovation consists of the following: (1) removal and disposal of cove base and vinyl asbestos floor tile to an approved landfill per D.C. regulations. Preparation of floor for new floor tile and installation of new tile throughout the two rooms. (2) Removal of communication cables and plastic wire mold from walls. (3) Scrape, patch and prepare all areas of Room G15 and G16 for painting. Paint both rooms. (4) Install new suspended ceiling system in Room G15 and G16 providing access to laboratory plumbing above ceiling. (5) Remove air supply grates from Rooms G15 and G16. Lower existing motion sensor above entrance door to Room G16. (6) Install new flourescent lighting fixtures in Rooms G15 and G16 using existing circuits and switching. Dispose of all discarded lamps and ballasts at an approved landfill in accordance with DC regulations. The SIC Code for this request is 1542 -- General Contractors -- Nonresidential Buildings. Other than Industrial Buildings and Warehouses. This will be a 100% small business set-aside with a Firm-Fixed Price Contract award. The job is to be performed in accordance with the following clauses: FAR2.202-1 Definitions, FAR52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees, FAR52.203-7 Anti Kickback Procedures, FAR52.204-4 Printing Copying Double Sided on Recycled Paper, FAR52.216-1 Type of Contract, FAR52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes, FAR52.222-3 Convict Labor, FAR52.222-6 Davis Bacon Act, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era, FAR52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR52.225-5 Buy American Act -- Construction Materials, FAR52.232-5 Payments under Fixed Price Construction Contracts, 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, FAR52-244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Components, FAR52-233-2 Service of Protest, 52.233-3 Protest After Award, FAR52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. FAR52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities, FAR52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings Equipment, and Vegetation, FAR52.228-5 Insurance Work on a Government Installation, FAR52.235-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation Structures, Equipment, Utilities and Improvements, FAR52-236-12 Cleaning Up, FAR236-13 Accident Prevention, 52-246-12 Inspection of Construction, FAR52-246-21 Warranty of Construction, AGAR 452.236-75, Maximum Workweek Construction Schedule. Source selection factors will include, at a minimum, price, past performance and experience. This requirements is being procured under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Offerors will be required to submit a technical and cost proposal as stated in the solicitation. The government reserves the right to evaluate proposals and award without discussions. The solicitation will be available on or about February 25, 20090 with a due date of March 30, 2000. The dates as stated are estimated and will be finalized in the Request for Quotation. Only one site visit is scheduled on March 21, 2000 at 10:00 A.M. Administration Building, U.S. National Arboretum. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency. Offerors desiring a copy of the solicitation and statement of work and specs should submit a written request to the address above ATTN.: Carol Sisas. Written requests may also be faxed to Carol Sisas (202) 447-2811. E-mail request will also be accepted: sisasc@ars.usda.gov. No telephone requests for this solicitation package will be accepted. The anticipated award date is April 5, 2000. Completion time for the project shall be 45 days after notice to proceed. Posted 02/23/00 (W-SN427742). (0054)

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