Seismic Corrections, Bldg 1, VA Medical Center, Grand Junction, CO.

The purpose of this 2nd amendment is due to technical changes, as follows:

1.  Revised pages:  01 00 00-20, 01 50 02.00 10-6
2.  Revised Drawings:  S-301, S-501, S-502, S-503

The proposal due date remains unchanged.

The purpose of this amendment is inform prospective bidders of a second site visit for solicitation: Seismic Corrections to Bldg 1, VA Grand Junction, CO.

Interested parties should meet in front of Bldg 6 on December 3, 2009 at 1:00 PM, VA Medical Center Campus, 2121 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO. 81501. This second site visit will be to show interested parties around only.
Contracting questions will not be answered.

Points of contacts are:  Gene Odom (303) 704-7140 or Derek Ulehla (970) 263-2800, X 2738.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide Seismic Corrections for Building 1 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Grand Junction, CO. Construct two new concrete box structures outside the existing facility, which will be connected to all floors by pre-tensioned high strength rods, and compression struts. The concrete structure will be supported on a new concrete pile cap and pre-stressed piles. Work within the Medical Center will require construction within a fully occupied and operational medical facility. Work also includes mechanical and electrical relocations as needed to accommodate the new structural work.

Acquisition Information:

This acquisition is proceeding as Request for Proposal (RFP) UNRESTRICTED FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Estimated Cost Range is between $ 1,000,000 - $ 5,000,000.

Period of Performance for Construction: 360 days.

This Procurement will be conducted under FSC CODE: Y149, SIC CODE: 1791, NAICS Code: 238120. The size standard for this code is $ 33,500,000.00. All questions should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Rolando Camerino at (916) 557-7716, FAX: No.: (916) 557-5278, e-mail rolando.z.camerino@usace.army.mil .

The site visit is tentatively scheduled for November 17, 2009. Additional details will be provided in the solicitation.

It is anticipated that the RFP will be issued on or about November 9, 2009 for downloading at the Government's website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. No paper copies will be issued.

The specific date and time will be identified in the solicitation. OFFERORS ARE ADVISED THAT THIS PROJECT MAY BE DELAYED, CANCELED OR REVISED AT ANY TIME DURING THE SOLICITATION, SELECTION, EVALUATION, NEGOTIATION AND/OR FINAL AWARD PROCESS.

ORDERING SOLICITATION: Plans and specifications will NOT be provided in hard paper copy or CD-ROM format. The solicitation and all amendments for this acquisition will be posted on a secure Government website known as FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov) once the RFP is issued. Viewing/downloading documents from FedBizOpps will require prior registration in Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov). If you are a first-time FedBizOpps user, you will also be required to register in FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov) before accessing the RFP documents. To register, click on the Register Now button in the Vendors Block and follow the instructions. The following information will be required: Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN); DUNS Number or Cage Code; Telephone Number; and E-mail Address. Once registered with FedBizOpps, interested parties will then be able to log in and access the RFP documents.

Important Note: Solicitation documents can be accessed ONLY via FedBizOpps. Please note that ALL contractors who want to register with FedBizOpps must be CCR registered, and have a MPIN, DUNS number or Cage code. For further information, please click on the FedBizOpps homepage link and the Vendor User Guide. The only PLAN-HOLDERS/BIDDERS LIST now available is via FedBizOpps. When viewing the Synopsis/Pre-solicitation Notice, you will click on the ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS to enter your information. This function does not, however, allow you to identify yourself as a Prime or Sub. It is recommended that you identify your category in parentheses at either the beginning or end of your company name. For example: (Prime/Sub) XYZ Construction, or XYZ Construction (Prime/Sub). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO CHECK FEDBIZOPPS FREQUENTLY FOR ANY AMENDMENTS OR CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION.