NASA/MSFC plans to issue a Invitation for Bids (IFB) for PROJECT TITLE: Replace Asbestos Siding & Energy Upgrades to Building Systems (Building 4707).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project includes the exterior renovation of Building 4707 as well as its electrical and mechanical systems to provide a healthier, safer, and more energy-efficient facility to support its current and future uses. This project will be planned, designed, and constructed incorporating sustainable design principles to reduce life-cycle costs, implement pollution prevention, minimize impact on natural resources, and maximize occupant health, safety, and productivity to the maximum extent possible. The project will include the replacement of the exterior asbestos-contaminated siding with new insulated metal siding, the construction of a new sloped metal roof over the existing flat roof, the replacement of all exterior windows and doors with energy-efficient units, and the installation of additional insulation.
The order of magnitude for the procurement is $5M-$10M and the effort shall be completed within 360 calendar days after notice to proceed.
The NAICS Code and small business size standard for this procurement is $33.5M.
The anticipated release date of the IFB is on or about November 07, 2008 with an anticipated offer closing date of on or about December 9, 2008.
The firm date for receipt of bids or proposals will be stated in the IFB. All drawing packages requested must be in writing and contain the Company Name, Address, and Phone/Fax numbers. Request for IFB packages should be made to the below listed personnel. Safety records of the prime contractor and subcontractor will be a consideration at award time and the prime contractor must have an EXPERIENCED MODIDIFICATION RATING (EMR) of 1.0 or less and proof included within the bid package. The prime subcontractors EMR rating shall be no more than 1.1. Requests for IFB drawing packages will not be accepted less than 10 days prior to bid opening.
Award of this project is contingent upon the availability of funds.
All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency.
An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B".
The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement [with the exception of the specifications and drawings] will be available over the Internet. These documents will reside on a World-Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/MSFC Business Opportunities page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=62
Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes may be viewed at the URLs linked below.
(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of the solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.
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All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
