Construction of Three 2-Story Dormitories at the St. Louis Job Corps Center located in St. Louis, Missouri

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is procuring services for the construction of three 2-story dormitories at the St. Louis Job Corps Center located in St. Louis, Missouri.  Dormitory 1 is approximately 28,800 GSF, and Dormitory 2 and 3 are approximately 34,080 GSF.  The project also includes related site work; such as grading, utility installations, site/security, lighting, sidewalks/walkways, roadways, parking areas, and landscaping.  The Period of Performance begins within 14 calendar days from receipt of notice to proceed and shall be completed within 546 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP).  Substantial completion shall be within 487 calendar days from NTP.  The estimated cost range is over $10,000,000.  Plans and specification will be available on June 3, 2009, ONLY from the office of MAK Architects, Inc., 8328-R Olive Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63132.  Contact Mr. Lei-Hoo Mak, AIA at (314) 997-3802 for additional information regarding this project.  Collect calls will not be accepted.  Request for plans and specifications MUST be submitted in writing and directed to the A/E firm listed above to ensure proper handling of requests.  Requests must be accompanied by a $500 refundable bid-deposit in the form of a check made payable to the U.S. Department of Labor.  Bid Deposit Refunds will be made prior to award of a contract to those firms returning the bidding document, including plans and specifications, to the A/E in good and useable condition.  Any additional shipping charges must be pre-paid, and COD requests will not be accepted.  Plans and specifications, and any addenda, will also be available at several plan rooms for use by interested subcontractors and suppliers.  The locations of the plan rooms, and prospective bidders list will be available from the A/E following the Pre-Bid Walk-thru.  A Pre-Bid Walk-thru is scheduled for June 17, 2009 at 1:00 PM, CDT.  This will be the only opportunity to visit the job site prior to submission of bids.  The Bid Opening date is scheduled for July 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM, CDT at the A/E's office mentioned above.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.  The Small Business Size Standard is $33.5 Million.  This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside Acquisition.  Bidders desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing no later than ten (10) calendar days before the bid opening.  This is necessary to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before the submission of their bids.  Bidders unable to comply within the (10) calendar days requirement should bid the contract according to your best interpretation of the plans, specifications, and amendments.  PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR).  Information regarding registration can be found at http://ww.ccr.gov.  This procurement is being funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), PL. 11-5 (February 17, 2009).