Z -- Correct Exterior Corrosion at Base of Building

The following work will be performed at the Ralph Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 W. Jackson, Chicago, Illinois. The work shall consist of but not be limited to correcting corrosion at Base of Entire Building. It includes removal and reinstallation of Granite Pavers in the vicinity of corroded aluminum base at Base of Window System. The estimated cost range for all work is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. This procurement is open to all business concerns. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 238140. This is a negotiated procurement; there will not be a public bid opening. The solicitation will be available on or about May 26, 2005. The solicitation cited above can only be obtained by accessing a secure website known as the Federal Technical Data Solution (FedTeDS). FedTeDS is a secure website designed to safeguard sensitive but unclassified (SBU) acquisition information. In order to obtain information from FedTeDS, you will first be required to register with CCR (Central Contractor?s Registration) database. You may access CCR at the following URL, www.bpn.gov. Once you register with CCR you will be required to register with FedTeDS. No federal materials can be downloaded until you have registered under both sites. You may access FedTeDS via the following URL, www.FedTeDS.gov. Also, beginning January 1, 2005, as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) all vendors will be required to use the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) in federal solicitations as a part of the proposal submission. You may access ORCA via the following URL, www.orca.bpn.gov. Potential offerors should refer to the solicitation package regarding instructions involving the use of ORCA. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading the solicitation and monitoring the website for amendment(s), if any to the solicitation. All offers are to be submitted to General Services Administration, Attn: Deborah Durkins, 219 S. Dearborn St., Room 200, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Any questions regarding this notification should be directed to the Contracting Officer whose name appears herein.