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C -- DENVER, COLORADO, VEHICLE CONTROL BUILDING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT USPS OWNED BUILDING SOL 475450-00-A-0018 DUE 082400 POC Rita Williams-Humphrey WEB: U. S. Postal Service, http://www.purchasing.gov. E-MAIL: U. S. Postal Service, jraley2001@aol.com. The U.S. Postal Service intends to award a Fixed Price Design/Build Contract for the construction of a Vehicle Control Building (VCB) and related site work at the existing Denver, CO -- Bulk Mail Center. No fixed mechanization is required. Scope of work includes, but is not limited to, all trades typical to the complete construction of a project such as demolition, site work, site utilities, paving, off-site work, landscape and irrigation, concrete foundations, slab on grade, concrete, steel structure, steel roof structure, roofing, siding, waterproofing, insulation, sheet metal, metal stud partitions, gypsum board walls and ceilings, acoustical ceilings, interior finishes, millwork, custom cabinets and fixtures, carpentry, signage, doors and windows, hardware, plumbing, electrical, communications, mechanical as described in the solicitation for proposals. Phasing is required to maintain operations and safety of employees. An abbreviated guide to the scope of work follows: Civil -- Site Information. Note the information in the Geotechnical Report. Site is located at 7755 E. 56th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, 80217-2000. Civil -- Site Design: Scope of Work includes new pipe and inlets. Parking and Drives. The VCB is approximately 1,276 gross square feet. Site work is approximately 348,000 gross square feet of concrete and asphalt paving. Architectural -- Scope. The VCB is to be a one-story, economical structure. Representative construction type to be: steel framed building with metal roof. Mechanical -The Scope of Work includes a new sewage pump connecting to the existing sewage lift station and force main. Electrical/Communications Systems. VCB communications systems include electronic time clock, local area network, energy management system, postal vision, fire alarm, telephone, radio, and irrigation control. Electrical/Lighting. Replace all existing site lighting on east side of BMC with high mast poles and fixtures. Electrical/Security Systems. VCB security systems include closed circuit television cameras for the VCB and site, Access Control badge reader. Site security systems for Access Control includes: gate badge reader and gate controller. 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 $2,000,000 and $3,000,000. 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 new U. S. Postal Service owned facility. Total design and construction estimated completion date is 365 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed. The issue date is July 20, 2000. Proposals are due August 24, 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 August 4, 2000, 9:00 a.m. in the Bulk Mail Center, 7755 East 56th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80217-2000. There will be a walk-through immediately thereafter. Mr. Steve Goedocke, Industrial Engineer, (303/853-2590) 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 $225 that includes the cost of Express Mail. A CD ROM, containing the 2000 design standards other pertinent publications and documents, is also part ofthe 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-0018 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.purchasing.gov. Plans will also be available for inspection at the following locations: (1) Local Plan Rooms; (2) F.W. Dodge, Inc., and (3), Steve Goedocke, Industrial Engineer, 7755 East 56th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80217-2000. 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 Steve Dunakoskie, Project Manager at FAX No. (901) 747-7408. Posted 07/20/00 (W-SN477268). (0202)

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