FAA NW Mountain Region, Acquisition Management Branch ANM-55, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, WA 98055 (206) 227-2055

Y -- MODERNIZE AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT), WALKER FIELD AIRPORT, GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO SOL DTFA11-96-B-00128 POC Contact, Joseph Fallica, Contracting Officer, (206) 227-2861, FAX (206) 227-1055 RENOVATION. Construction project to perform overall modernization and building improvements related to a seven story Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) facility of approximately 10,000 square feet. Work includes, but is not limited to, asbestos abatement, fire-life safety upgrade, establishing mobile control tower, electrical upgrade, mechanical systems upgrade, exterior curtainwall upgrade, custom millwork, caulking and sealing, painting, flooring and ceiling upgrades, radon abatement, elevator upgrade, handicap accessibility upgrades, site work, underground utilities, and paving. The estimated contract price range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Bid, performance, and payment bonds are required. Special insurance coverage requirements are applicable, in particular related to airport liability and asbestos work. The planned construction period of performance is 180 calendar days from notice-to-proceed (NTP). The target date for NTP is approximately May 15, 1996. Solicitation package should be available O/A March 1, 1996. It is anticipated that before bid opening there may be a site inspection for offerors. NOTE, THERE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $100.00 PER SOLICITATION PACKAGE. CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ''FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION''. NO TELEPHONE OR FAXED REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED, ONLY WRITTEN REQUESTS WHICH INCLUDE THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF $100.00 WILL BE ACCEPTED. Request for solicitation package must be submitted in writing, inclusive of check or money order, to FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Acquisition Management Branch, ANM-55, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, WA 98055. Requesting firms shall provide their company name, mailing address, telephone and FAX number, and the project solicitation number and title. Full and open competition. This is an UNRESTRICTED procurement in accordance with Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, Title VII of the Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988 (PL 100-656). For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. This is applicable to any eligible prime or subcontract at any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80% guarantee on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 1542. (0052)

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