RECOVERY--Z--RECOVERY--Project Numbers 510327 and 510328, Phase I & Phase II 2400 Renovations, Fort Pickett, Blackstone, VA

RECOVERY--The Virginia National Guard intends to issue a solicitation for a single award, firm fixed price contract for WWII barracks renovations. Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, transporation, materials, equipment and supplies necessary to renovate fourteen barracks buildings in the 2400 area, MTC, Fort Pickett, Blackstone, VA 23824. The work includes but is not limited to interior and exterior selective demolition, exterior rough and finish grading; masonry work; cast-in-place concrete slabs on grade, footings and steps; interior partition wall framing, new interior wood stairway and handrails; insulation; interior wall, floor and ceiling finishes; interior and exterior doors and hardware; building signage; LP gas hot air heat and ductwork; plumbing upgrades; LP gas fired domestic hot water heaters; above ground LP gas storage tanks, cast-in-place concrete support pads and protective bollards; LP gas piping; electrical and lighting upgrades; fire detection systems; FM radio transmitters; exterior vinyl siding and exterior metal building skirting; gutters and downspouts; exterior metal trim work; and exterior metal stairs and metal fire platforms. The construction magnitude is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. Construction completion time is expected to be approximately 720 days from date of award. This requirement is being issued as a Total HubZone Set Aside under NAICS 236118 with a small business size standard of $33.5M. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) is Z163. Offers received from other than HubZone Businesses will not be considered. The tentative solicitation issue date is July 24, 2009. The tentative date for pre-proposal conference is August 5, 2009 at Fort Pickett, Blackstone, VA. Interested contractors are encouraged to attend and shall follow conference registration and post entry requirements shown in the solicitation. A site visit will follow the pre-proposal conference. All questions for the pre-proposal conference must be submitted by July 31, 2009 via email (preferred) to rebecca.fowler@us.army.mil or fax (434) 298-6202. The solicitation closing date in this announcement, August 25, 2009, is approximate. Actual dates and times for the pre-proposal conference, submission of questions and solicitation closing will be identified in the solicitation. The government intends to award without discussions based on price. Interested offerors must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. Firms can register on CCR via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Interested offerors are required to submit their representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov. The solicitation will identify where specifications and drawings can be accessed. No telephone requests will be accepted. All inquiries must be in writing, preferrably by email, to the points of contact identified. Interested vendors are hereby alerted the government does not intend to issue paper solicitation documents or amendments. Notifications will be posted and it is the vendor's responsibility to check the website for updated information. The government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for an offeror's inability to access the documents posted.