U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, 215 North 17th Street, Omaha, NE 68102-4978

Y -- ADAL COMPOSITE MEDICAL FACILITY, U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, COLORADO SOL DACA45-98-B-0065 DUE 090998 POC Contract Specialist: Jan Cook, 402/221-4118 or Lee McCormick, 402/221-4045 WEB: Omaha District Contracting Division Homepage, http://ebs.now.army.mil/EBS/CONTRACT.HTM. E-MAIL: Jan Cook or Lee McCormick, Jan.M.Cook@usace.army.mil or Lee.M.McCormick@usace.army.mil. On or about 10 August 1998, this office will issue Invitation for Bids for the construction of ADAL COMPOSITE MEDICAL FACILITY, U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, COLORADO. Bids will be opened on or about 09 September 1998. This solicitation is unrestricted and open to both large and small business participation. Contractors interested in inspecting the site of the proposed work should contact the Air Force Resident Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1050 South Academy Boulevard, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. Telephone (719) 333-2973 or FAX (719) 333-2979. The work will include the following: (Approx. quantities) Construction of a 4,650 (Approx.) S.F. Clinic addition onto the existing Hospital of the USAF Academy, CO as well as 3,750 (Approx.) S.F. of alterations of the existing facility. The Clinic Addition and Alteration areas will contain 23 exam rooms, office spaces, a treatment room, a procedure room, patient screening rooms, clinic admin./reception, patient waiting area, clinic support spaces, mech/elec rooms, restrooms, etc. The Addition structure consists of a steel frame with North & East exterior walls consisting of a combination of window wall system & "dryvet" (marble as an option) cladding and West & South exterior walls consisting of 6 feet high CMU retaining wall with 6 inch steel stud above with a stucco finish. The roof consists of a modified bitumen roof system on steel deck and steel bar joist supported by steel beam & column framing. Foundation walls, footings, and slabs-on-grade consist of reinforced concrete. HVAC for the addition will consist of a ducted air distribution system with A/C provided by a new air cooled condensing unit and heating provided from heating hot water piped from heating mains in the hospital central plant. Alterations of HVAC systems in the existing facility consists of relocating exhaust discharge and air intake openings and adjusting the location of ceiling outlets and inlets. The electrical power distribution and lighting for the addition is supplied from the existing hospital's main power distribution system. The alteration portion of this project will reutilize existing circuits and/or new circuits for distribution & lighting. Miscellaneous work includes: clearing and grubbing, sitework, grading, sodding, lawn sprinkler system, concrete sidewalks, concrete curb & gutter, asphalt paving, area lighting, piping, plumbing, telecommunications, public address system, utilities (sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, and foundation drainage), fire sprinkler & detection systems, asbestos abatement, insulation, gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling tiles, carpeting, tile, doors, hardware, painting, finishes, miscellaneous equipment & casework for medical facilities, etc. The estimated construction cost of this project is between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000. Contractor's Quality Control will be a requirement in this contract. Large business concerns submitting bids for services exceeding $500,000 or for construction exceeding $1,000,000, shall comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers considers the following goals reasonable and achievable for fiscal year 1998: (a) Small Business: 61.2% of planned subcontracting dollars. (b) Small Disadvantaged Business: 9.1% of planned subcontracting dollars. (c) Women Owned Small Business: 4.5% of planned subcontracting dollars. The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 300 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Provisions will be included for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed. Performance and payment bonds will be required. The plans and specifications are available on Compact Disk (CD-ROM) and will be provided free of charge. It has been determined that the number of Compact Disks be limited to one (1) per firm. Plans and Specifications will not be provided in a printed hard copy format. Contractors may view and/or download this project (including updated planholders list) from the Internet at the following Internet address: http://ebs.nwo.usace.army.mil/EBS/Contract.htm Ordering of CD-ROM shall be made through the Internet address above or faxed to (402) 221-4199 with the following information: 1)Name of Firm; 2)Point of Contact; 3)Mailing Address; 4) Street Address for Parcel Delivery Service; 5) Telephone and Fax Phone Numbers with Area Code (FAX numbers are mandatory to ensure the receipt of any amendments that may be faxed); 6) Level of Participation (General Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier or Plan Room); and 7) Large Business, Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business. If any of the information changes during the advertisement period, submit the information via e-mail to Jan.M.Cook@usace.army.mil or Lee.M.McCormick@usace.army.mil or by written request or fax. Failure to provide the above information and any changes may cause a delay in receiving CD-ROM and amendments. Questions regarding the ordering of same should be made to: 402-221-4118 or 4045. Telephone calls regarding Small Business matters should be made to: 402-221-4110. Telephone calls on contents of drawings and specifications should be made to Specification Section at: (402) 221-4547. Posted 07/23/98 (W-SN227564). (0204)

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