Smithsonian Institution, Office of Contracting, 955 L'Enfant Plaza SW, P-114, Washington, DC 20024

Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL AIR & SPACE MUSEUM, STEVEN F. UDVAR-HAZY CENTER SOL T0036SOL0021 DUE 081000 POC Paulette Pressley, (202) 287-3238 The Smithsonian Institution is seeking proposals for construction of the National Air & Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, on a site adjacent to the Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia. This center will serve as a second exhibition space in addition to the existing facility in Washington DC and replace the present restoration facility in Silver Hill, Maryland. The work will be accomplished as set forth on the drawings for OPP Project No. 955301, Volumes 1-9 sheets 1 thru 1585 and in accordance with the specifications contained in Volumes 1 thru 5 both dated March 31, 2000 pages 1 through 3555. The complex will be comprised of the following elements: Entryway, Public Amenities, Large Format Theater, Observation Tower, Main Exhibit hangar, Space Hanger, Restoration Hangar, Restoration Shops, Study Collection and Archives, Central Utility Plant, Support Facilities and the Gatehouse. The work includes, but is not limited to sitework, earthwork, underground utilities, excavation, drainage, hardscape, landscape, foundation ssystem, poured-in-place concrete, structural steel, framing; hangar doors, roofing systems, waterproofing, insulation, air/vapor barriers; structural sealant glazing, museum quality architectural systems, materials, and finishes; elevators; mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, fire protection (detection and suppression) systems; security system; telecommunications, audio/visual and theater systems; furniture, furnishings, equipment, graphics, and signage; and other items and systems as indicated on the drawings and specifications. Copies of the Request for Proposal (RFP) are available upon wrritten request from the Smithsonian Institution, Office of Contracting, 955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Suite P-114, Washington, DC 20024 attention: code 12. Copies of the drawings and specifications can be purchased from Reprographics Technologies, 1101 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 1-C, Washington, DC 2005, contact John Rusk (202) 408-8797. Contact the printer for the cost. These costs are non-refundable and payable to Reprographics. All firms interested in submitting a proposal for this solicitation will be required to submit cost and technical proposals which will be evaluated using the following weighted factors as described in the RFP; Plan of Accomplishment (20) Points, Key Personnel and Subcontractors (10) Points, Firm's Experience, Past Performance (20) Points and Schedule of Values and Contract Price (50) Points. The RFP is available at this time. The Estimated Price Range for this project is between $105,000,000.00 and $125,000,000.00 for base offer only. Posted 05/11/00 (W-SN453831). (0132)

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