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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 30,2000 PSA#2610United States Postal Service, Major Facilities Office, 225 North
Humphreys Blvd, Memphis, TN 38166-0300 Y -- FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER,
DESIGN/BUILD EXPANSION SOL 475450-00-A-0004 DUE 062800 POC Jo Thompson,
Facilities Contract Specialist, 901/747-7516 WEB: U.S. Postal Service,
http://www.purchasing.gov. E-MAIL: U.S. Postal Service,
jothomps3@email.usps.gov. This project is for a design/build contract
to fast track the design and construction of an expansion of
approximately 79,200 gross square feet. The project work will be
performed at the Processing and Distribution Center, 1900 W. Oakland
Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33310-9997. Design services
and design support services will be required as well as construction
activities. Partial demolition of existing building/equipment,
utilities, landscaping, storm drainage, concrete sidewalk/pads/curbs,
canopies, sprinkler systems, platforms, sheds, fencing, paving, etc.,
as required. The existing facility is approximately 277,000 net sq. ft.
and the original building was built in 1973. The expansion will be on
the east side of the existing facility and will displace the
maintenance areas in the east building wing. The facility must remain
fully operational at all times. Phasing of the work will be necessary.
The building expansion is a concrete slab on grade with foundations as
required, steel structure, metal insulated deck with a 4-ply built-up
roofing system, reinforced masonry exterior walls with EIFS finish,
etc. The existing facility's HVAC system (water and air) will have to
be balanced when the building expansion is complete. Provide HVAC,
compressed air, etc., systems, utilities, landscaping, storm drainage,
concrete sidewalks/pads, lawn/building sprinkler systems, separate
utility building, loading dock equipment, etc., in accordance with
plans and specifications. Technical Qualifications Evaluation is based
on a 100-point total (Experience -- 40 points, Management Plan -- 30
points, Financial Capability -- 15 points, Organization -- 15 points).
Errors and omissions insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 will be
required. Contractors/Offerors are encouraged to visit the site. For
site visits only, contact Mr. Joel Pelky, Acting Manager, Maintenance,
(954-527-2099). Total design and construction estimated completion
date is 455 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. The issue
date is May 25, 2000. Proposals are due June 28, 2000, at 4 p.m. The
cost range is between $6.7 million to $7.2 million. A Preproposal
Conference is scheduled in Room 110 at the facility for June 9, 2000,
at 9:00 a.m. A walk-through will occur immediately after the
Preproposal Conference. To order solicitation documents: The cost of
the solicitation package is $350 that includes the cost of Express Mail
and a CD-ROM containing the 2000 design standards, other pertinent
publications and documents, are also part of the solicitation package.
ALL CHARGES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. They may be ordered as follows: Send
your written request, along with a check or money order made payable to
Rapid Reproductions, Attn: USPS (jraley2001@aol.com), 5300 Pleasant
View Road, Memphis, TN 38134-6414, Voice No. (901) 388-6268, FAX (901)
385-2679. Current planholders' list is available by FAX request to
this number as well. Please reference Solicitation No. 475450-00-A-0004
on your request. To expedite receipt of solicitation packages, FAX a
copy of your check or money order before mailing it. If the FAX is
received before 1:00 p.m., the plans and specs will be mailed that day
via Express Mail. Check the Internet for government contracting at
http://www.govcon.com, and for postal projects at
http://www.purchasing.gov (BOB-Business Opportunity Bulletin). Also
check http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov, for free search of Commerce
Business Daily. Plans will also be available for inspection at the
following locations: (1) Acting Manager, Maintenance, Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33310-9997; (2) Local Plan Rooms; and (3) F.W. Dodge, Inc. This is
a negotiated procurement; therefore, offers will not be publicly
opened, and no information concerning how many proposals were received
or from whom or their relative standing can be revealed until after
contract award which may take up to 90 days. The U. S. Postal Service,
Design & Construction Field Office is seeking and encouraging
participation of Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned, and Small Businesses in
this project. Questions concerning this project must be in writing and
may be directed to Jo Thompson, Facilities Contract Specialist, or
Robert Horn, Project Manager, at FAX No. (901) 747-7408. Posted
05/25/00 (W-SN458872). (0146) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0137 20000530\Y-0005.SOL)
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