Y -- DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW COMBAT VDHICLE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION FACILITY, MCLB, ALBANY, GA

It is the Government's intention to issue this solicitation exclusively through the Internet at http://www.esol.navfac.navy.mil. The entire solicitation will be available at the site for viewing or downloading. Prospective offerors are encouraged to register at the web site. This will normally be the only method of distribution of amendments, therefore it is the offeror's responsibility to periodically check the web site for amendments to the solicitation. The official plan holder list will also be maintained on and can be printed from the web site. The Contractor shall design and construct a new Combat Vehicle Maintenance and Preservation Facility approximately 19,500 SF. It will be single-story facility with exterior staging areas. Construction will include pre-engineered metal building with brick veneer and standing seam metal roof with concrete masonry unit interior walls on a concrete slab, hollow metal insulated and glazed doors, aluminum frame windows, ceramic tile, vinyl composition tile and carpet floor coverings in administrative areas and sealed concrete floors and sealed CMU walls in supply and high bay areas with roll-up doors. Special costs include a centralized lubrication system and a compressed air system. Information systems include wiring for mass notification system, telephone and local area network (LAN). Electrical utilities include fire alarm system, exterior communication and alarm, and exterior lighting. Mechanical utilities include fire sprinkler system and plumbing, HVAC systems for administrative areas, heating for bay areas and exhaust fans, water, sewer and storm water sewer. Paving and site improvements include demolition of existing concrete slab and paved staging areas with signage. Bid Options: 1. Government Furnished Items to be moved 2. Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Parking for 10 vehicles The maximum duration for completion of work is 380 days. The estimated cost for this acquisition is between $3,600,000.00 and $3,700,000.00. The NAICS Code for the proposed acquisition is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and the small business size standard is $31 Million. The Federal Supply Code is Y199, ConstructMisc Bldgs. Under FAR guidelines, the prime contractor must have the capability to perform at least 20 percent of the contract work with its own employee. The proposed solicitation will be formatted as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with requirements designated by sections of the FAR 15.203 and NFAS for a negotiated procurement utilizing the construction selection procedures of FAR 36. This method permits evaluation of proposals based on price competition, technical merits and other factors; permits impartial and comprehensive evaluation of offerors' proposals; permits discussions if necessary; and ensures selection of the source whose performance provides the best value to the Government. RFP issuance date will be on or about April 4, 2006. This is not a request for proposals and no solicitation is available at this time. The Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the government. This solicitation will be issued on an UNRESTRICTED BASIS. Either or both Bid Options may be exercised at the time of award or within 120 calendar days after award.