RECOVERY Z--RECOVERY - Repair and Replace the Exterior Faade, Phase 2

RECOVERY - The following ARRA funded requirement, FCA Repair and Replace the Exterior Facade, Phase 2, Project Number 650-09-110, at the VA Medical Center, Providence, RI, is advertised as a pre-solicitation notice. The project description is as follows: Remove existing masonry parapet sand replace with new masonry parapets; vertical and horizontal crack repairs in masonry walls; lintel replacement with masonry; 100% repointing masonry; vertical control joints; brick spall/brick delamination; rebuilding masonry corner; remove and replace louvers; ramp repairs and removal; and replace of a metal canopy. This solicitation is issued in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Project and is unrestricted with regard to business size. The estimated construction range is between $5 million and $10 million. The applicable NAICS code is 238140, Masonry Contractors, and the size standard is $14 million. Solicitation Number VA-241-10-RA-0093 is assigned to this solicitation and shall be referenced on all correspondence relating to this announcement and subsequent solicitation package. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract, subject to availability of funds. Proposals will be evaluated on a "Best Value to the Government" basis; technical evaluation factors will be identified in the solicitation. A pre-proposal conference/site visit will be scheduled. The location for this conference will be identified in the solicitation. The issue date of the solicitation is on or about March 31, 2010. The due date for proposals is April 30, 2010 at 11:00 am local time. All relevant solicitation documents, including specifications and drawings may be accessed for download beginning on the date of issue at the following site: http://www.fbo.gov. Any amendments issued to the solicitation will be posted solely on this web site. Offerors are required to verify the number of amendments issued with the contracting prior to the proposal due date. Prospective offerors are reminded that an active registration in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is required as well as completed electronic Representations and Certifications (ORCA). Both can be accessed at http://www.bpn.gov. Timely registration is strongly encouraged in order for the VA to verify your company's registration. Any questions regarding this project should be e-mailed to Jodi Ruggiero, Contract Specialist, at Judith.Ruggiero@va.gov. All technical questions regarding this solicitation must be presented in writing.