Remodel 3rd Floor Witness Rooms

NAICS Code 236220.  Work includes, but is not limited to: removal of approximately 64 square yards of glued down broadloom carpet, approximately 630 square feet of 2' x 4' ceiling tiles and grid system, approximately 350 square feet of existing drywall partitions, one coat rack, approximately 300 square feet of cork panels, approximately 730 square feet of wall cork panels, install 1 new kitchen cabinet unit with 1 new sink; install approximately 64 square yards of government furnished broadloom carpet and adhesive; install approximately 630 square feet of new 2' x 4' acoustical ceiling and grid system; install approximately 1,100 square feet of new wall coverings; install approximately 132 lineal feet of new 4" wood chair rail and approximately 145 lineal feet of new 4" wood wall base.  All work will be performed at the Federal Building/Courthouse, Rapid City, South Dakota. Security clearances will be required for all workers.  To be eligible for award, contractor must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov.  Work to be completed within 60 calendar days after notice to proceed.  Estimated cost range is between $25,000 and $100,000.  The solicitation will be issued December 31, 2008, with offers due on January 21, 2009.  Anticipated award date is January 28, 2009.  The solicitation will be made available electronically at the FedBizOpps website on the Internet at http://www.fbo.gov.  This site provides instructions for downloading documents.  It is the contractor's responsibility to monitor the site for the release of the solicitation and amendments, if any.   A limited number of paper copies of the solicitation will be made available.  Requests for paper copies must be made in writing to the Contracting Officer at PO Box 19, Aberdeen, SD  57402.  Fax requests will be accepted at 605-226-7305.  In addition, the subject drawings for this solicitation cannot be posted electronically.  Requests for drawings must be made in writing to the Contracting Officer as previously instructed.  This procurement is being set-aside for emerging small businesses only in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.  All responsible sources submitting an offer will be considered.  Information regarding a site visit will be announced in the solicitation.  A site visit is recommended.