USDA Forest Service, Southwestern Regional Office, 517 Gold Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Y -- SANDIA DISTRICT OFFICE SOL RFP R3-00-11 DUE 050300 POC Wilford Romero, Contracting Officer (505)842-3342, wromero/r3@fs.fed.us; Barbara Castillo (505)842-3347, bcastill/r3@fs.fed.us WEB: RFP R3-00-11, http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov. E-MAIL: /s=B.Castillo/ou1=R03A@mhs-fswa.attmail.com, cbd-submit@gpo.gov. This project consists of the renovation and addition to the existing Sandia Ranger District office building. In addition to renovating the existing two-story, 4,020 square foot office building, the project includes providing approximately 5,260 square feet of additional heated office space including conference room, employee lounge, public lobby/reception area, and restrooms. The building renovation will also include removal of asbestos containing materials and lead-based paint. New plumbing, HVAC, electrical, gas, and lighting, will be provided for the entire building. Utility work includes an extension of the Village of Tijeras' 6" pvc water main and the installation of fire hydrants, valves, valve boxes, water meters, and lateral water lines as well as installation of 1-1/2" and 2-1/2" pvc water lines. Utility work for the septic system includes the rehabilitation of the existing 4" sewer line and lift station. This involves converting the old force-main sewer line to gravity flow and constructing anew 4" diameter sewer line to connect to the Village of Tijeras sewer system manhole. Work will include installing a dual grinder-pump sewage pumping system, and demolishing the old septic tank components. The wiring of the new system includes removal of an overhead power line and installation of an underground power line. Work includes removal and replacement of 4" asbestos/concrete sewer pipe in various locations. The project includes reconstruction of the existing 22-car parking lot into a 39-car, 2-bus parking lot; landscaping with irrigation; construction of a masonry retaining wall; construction of a concrete plaza, accessible ramp, curb and gutter, and sidewalks. A 130-square foot vault toilet building will also be constructed near the visitor parking lot. The project shall include all work listed plus other minor items of work in accordance with the drawings, specifications and requirements of the contract. A bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond is required. The construction contract will be firm fixed-price between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Bidding documents will be available on or about April 3, 2000 at a cost of $40.00 per set, NON-REFUNDABLE. Make checks/money orders payable to USDA Forest Service. DO NOT SEND CASH. Please submit written requests for solicitation to the above address, include name, address, and solicitation number. We will not accept telephone requests. This a negotiated solicitation, therefore the number of offers received, the identity of offerors, amount of any one offer, or relative standing will not be disclosed except to Government personnel whose official duties require such information until award of contract is made. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all offers. Award will be based on a best value basis. There will be one scheduled site visit on Tuesday, April 11 at 10:00 am. Interested parties should plan on meeting at the Sandia Ranger Station, Tijeras, NM. The point of contact for this meeting, technical and site visit information is Chris Adam, (505) 346-2650 during normal business hours (M-F 8:00 am-4:00 pm). This acquisition is in accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. Requests for proposals will close on May 4, 2000. Performance period is 365 days after issuance of Notice to Proceed. Posted 03/15/00 (W-SN434881). (0075)

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