United States Postal Service, Major Facilities Office, 225 North Humphreys Blvd, Memphis, TN 38166-0300

C -- GULFPORT, MS, PROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION FACILITY, DESIGN/BUILD EXPANSION SOL 475450-00-A-0010 DUE 071800 POC Rita Williams-Humphrey, Purchasing Specialist, FAX 901/747-7408 WEB: U. S. Postal Service, http://www.usps.gov. E-MAIL: U. S. Postal Service, Jraley2001@aol.com. This project is for a contract to design and construct an expansion to the Processing and Distribution Facility, 10285 Corporate Drive, Gulfport, Mississippi 39503-9997. The Design Build Contractor shall fast track the Design and Construction of a 53,490 net square foot building expansion as defined in the guidelines, drawings, specifications, and all applicable building codes, etc. Partial demolition of existing building/equipment, utilities, landscaping, storm drainage, concrete sidewalk/pads/curbs, canopies, sprinkler system, platforms, fencing, etc. is required. The existing facility is approximately 56,070 net square feet and the original building was built in 1996. The expansion will be on the East side of the existing facility, will require removal of a forest, removal of a substantial amount of bad soil, and placement of a substantial amount of good fill. 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, precast concrete exterior wall panels, etc. The existing facility's HVAC system (water and air) will have to be balance when the building expansion is complete. The contractor shall provide HVAC, compressed air systems, utilities, landscaping, storm drainage, concrete sidewalks/pads, building sprinkler system, loading dock equipment, etc., as required by the solicitation documents. The work under this project is subject to the Errors and Omissions (Clause 7-5). Technical Qualifications Evaluation is based on a 100-point system total : (Experience -- 40 points, Management Plan -- 25 points, Financial Capability -- 15 points, Organization -- 15 points, Statement of Entity Backlog -- 5). The estimated cost range is between $5,500,000 and $6,500,000. After final approval of funding by the Postal Service, and successful negotiations, a contract will be awarded to the general contractor whose proposal offers the best value to the Postal Service. That design/build firm will proceed with the completion of design documents to 100% percent and construction of the expansion to the facility. Total design and construction estimated completion date is 395 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed. The issue date is June 9, 2000. Proposals are due July 18, 2000, at 4 p.m. For subcontracting opportunities, Minority Business Enterprises, Women-Owned Businesses, and Small Business Enterprises, contractors and suppliers may request a solicitation package and submit a proposal in their firms name. Firms may also request a planholders' list for this solicitation from Rapid Reproduction (FAX No. 901/385-2679) to pursue subcontracting opportunities with general contractors. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 23, 2000, 8:30 a.m. in the Larkin I Smith Conference Room, Larkin I Smith General Mail Facility, 11110 Highway 49, Gulfport, Mississippi 39503-9998. There will be a walk-through immediately thereafter. Mr. Joe Ingram, Maintenance Manager, (228/897-7530) is the local contact. The solicitation package is available to any firm or organization desiring a copy. The estimate cost of the solicitation package is $300 that includes the cost of Express Mail. A CD ROM containing the 2000 design standards, other pertinent publications and documents, is also part of the solicitation package. ALL CHARGES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. For the exact cost and ordering information, contact Rapid Reproductions, Attn: USPS (jraley2001@aol.com), 5300 Pleasant View Road, Memphis, TN 38134-6414, Voice No. (901) 388-6268, FAX (901) 385-2679. Any firm or organization desiring plans and specifications for this project must send a written request, along with a check or money order made payable to Rapid Reproductions. Please reference Solicitation No. 475450-00-A-0010 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 out the Internet at http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov, or http://www.govcon.com. Plans will also be available for inspection at the following locations: (1) Local Plan Rooms; (2) F.W. Dodge, Inc., and (3), Joe Ingram, Maintenance Manager, 10285 Corporate Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503-9997. 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 180 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 as the Design/Build Contractor or Subcontractors. Questions concerning this project must be in writing and may be direct to Rita Williams-Humphrey, Purchasing Specialist, (email address: rhumphr1@email.usps.gov) or Robert Horn, Project Manager at FAX No. (901) 747-7408. Posted 06/09/00 (W-SN463470). (0161)

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