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Y -- PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS TO BID ON THE RENOVATION OF THE CONSULATE OFFICE BUILDING FACILITIES IN ISTANBUL, TURKEY SOL S-FBOAD-96-B-0086. POC James K Kimmel, 703-875-6276/Patricia Regalo-Warren, Contracting Officer, 703-875-6286. The US Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations (FBO) is seeking to pre-qualify bidders for the electrical, mechanical and security upgrade of the US Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. The project includes the renovation of approximately 4900 square meters including areas of the Palazzo, Annex Buildings and the Chancery buildings. Renovation will include new lighting and electrical distribution systems, new emergency generator, new HVAC system, new perimeter guard houses, reconfiguration of the Marine guard booths and public access facilities, and various other security improvements, and sitework. Throughout the period of construction, the Consulate must be able to conduct its regular full-scale operations and make daily use of the premises and facilities. Little or no swing space or on-site storage will be available. The estimated cost of construction is between $5,000,000 and $6,000,000. The duration of the project will be approximately 500 calendar days from execution of the contract. The contract type shall be firm fixed price. Prospective bidders interested in this project must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET Facility Security Clearance (FCL), issued in accordance with the National Industrial Security Clearance (FCL), issued in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual, DOD 5220.22M, in order to be awarded this contract. Specifically designated personnel assigned to this contract must also possess a SECRET personal security clearance issued by the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO). If the apparent successful low-bidder does not possess the necessary DOD facility security clearance, they will be sponsored by the Department of State. Sponsorship does not guarantee that a firm will receive the clearance. A period of not more than 120 calendar days from the date of notification to the apparent successful bidder will be allowed to obtain the necessary security clearances. Failure to obtain security clearances in this time period may be grounds to disqualify the apparent successful bidder. Firms which form joint ventures must also comply with the above facility and personnel security clearances. Prospective bidders must meet the following pre-qualification criteria, and provide details of their qualifications in writing, in order to receive the solicitation: A) provide data assuring financial capability of performing the work, including the ability to obtain the necessary bonding requirements for overseas work; B) show experience in completing similar construction/renovation projects between $5 and $6 million; C) show successful completion of similar projects outside the continental US, Alaska and Hawaii; D) show successful completion of similar construction/renovation projects where the facility was fully operational during project execution; E) have the capability to meet the requirements of the Secretary of the Interior's ``Standards for Historic Preservation Projects''; and F) satisfactory performance on a similar US Government contract, if any. Although previous ongoing performance of a similar US Government contract is not a requirement, if such contracts have been performed, the prospective bidder must have performed satisfactorily on such a contract. A pre-bid conference will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, at each prospective bidder's own expense, but no security clearance will be required for attendance. Interested bidders must request, by mail or facsimile, a pre-qualification application within fifteen (15) days of publication of this announcement from Mr James Kimmel, US Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations, PO Box 12248, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219 or facsimile number 703-875-6292. If a prospective bidder requests the pre-qualification application by express/courier mail they must use the following address: US Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations, Room L-600, 1700 N Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209. (255)

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