Replace Transformers and Bus Duct

**NOTICE** 21 July 2009: Changed Clause 52.236-27, removed Small and added Springfield Street, Extended NLT date from 24 July to 29 July. **END NOTICE** SOLICITATION: Project ZHTV070014. This RESTRICTED ACQUISITION is set aside for HUBzone concerns. The Period of Performance is 180 days. NAICS CODE: 238210. Size Standard $14M This project is the replacement of transformers and Bus Duct for building 145, Area B. The 480 volt bus ducts from the transformers to the main switchgear in Bldg 20145 are leaking, allowing water to rust and deteriorate the bus duct and transformers. This project will replace four 124700-480 volt transformers and associated 480 volt bus duct, feeding Bldg 20145. The site of the work is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Special Requirement/Considerations: The building will remain occupied during this construction and Government personnel will occupy facility during construction. Work will need to be phased and power outages scheduled to minimize disruption to building occupants. Work will require electrical contractor experienced with work on 480 volt and 12kV systems. Estimated Cost of Proposed Acquisition is between $250,000 and $500,000. In accordance with FAR 4.1102 and DFARS 252.204-704 "Required Central Contractor Registration," Contractor must be registered in CCR prior to award. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.ccr.gov/ , or 1-888-CCR-2423 Fax: 1-703-696-0213. NOTES: 1. The solicitation with the official specifications and drawings will be available on the World Wide Web on or about 21 July 2009, at http://www.fbo.gov , as well as the following public bid room locations: Minority Contractors Business Assistance Program 201 Riverside Drive, Suite 1E Dayton, OH 45405 F. W. Dodge Division ATTN: Sheryl Moore 3077 Kettering Blvd, Suite 301 Dayton, OH 45439 Dayton Builders Exchange 2077 Embury Park Road Dayton, OH 45414 2. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided. You may, however, download and print the file from the web site www.fbo.gov. 3. There is no fee for this solicitation. 4. A registration page will be attached to the web site. You are not required to register. However, when you register, you will receive notice of any amendments and/or addenda that may be issued to the solicitation. If you have not registered, it will be your responsibility to check the web site for any changes to the solicitation. 5. You shall provide a signed copy of the SF 1442 by the bid closing date, which is set for 2:00 p.m. (local Dayton time) on 21 August 2009. There will be a public bid opening, and bids will be tentatively opened on 21August 2009. Sealed envelopes containing bids shall be marked to show the bidder's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time proposals are due. 6. Contractors that are Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment are excluded from receiving contracts. Agencies also shall not consent to subcontract with these contractors. This is a WPAFB Construction Contracting (PKJ) program. The current status is Pre-Solicitation and it is a Category Z - Maintenance, repair, and alteration of real property program.