The Northern Facilities Construction CMT of the United States Postal Service is soliciting proposals for Phase 3 of a building site prep project at USPS owned Middlesex-Essex Processing & Distribution Center, 76 Main Street, Middlesex County, North Reading, Massachusetts. Work to include but not limited to all necessary labor, materials, equipment, superintendence, transportation, temporary construction of every nature, and all other services and facilities necessary for removal of portions of existing LOG/LOG breakouts, new CCTV security cameras, Fire Alarm MODs, power Modifications for new automation, lighting and lighting control modifications, including all incidental work described in the contract documents. The estimated cost of the work is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, with construction completion no later than one hundred eighty (180) calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

This is a re-issue of Solicitation 089495-13-A-0049. All proposals must be re-submitted for Solicitation 089495-13-A-0004.

The solicitation will open November 5, 2013 on USPS eSourcing Emptoris (see How to Participate below) and close on December 5, 2013. There will be no pre-proposal meeting for this project. On-site visits may be arranged by contacting Chris MacInnis, Operations I.E., at (978) 664-7040. Technical inquiries are to be addressed to Project Architect Engineer Edward (Ned) Taylor of McKinnell, McKinnell & Taylor, Inc. at (781) 878-6223 or USPS Project Manager Michael D. Bezner at (860) 539-9145.

The Postal Service bases contract award decisions on best value. An Award will be made to the lowest offeror that has an acceptable Schedule of Values, Management Plan, Experience Profile and other required documents. Offerors should review the entire solicitation to ensure the requirements are understood.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The Requirements below will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail Basis.

Years In Business: Proof of having been in the construction business for a minimum of 5 consecutive years.

Experience: Two examples of comparable projects as defined on form under Attachment 21: Experience Profile.

Management Plan: Include items listed under Attachment 12, Management Plan.

Contractor will be responsible for performance of all work in a manner that will not interfere with mail operations and coordinate all work related to this phased project with the Plant Manager or designee.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OPPORTUNITY

All proposals must be submitted in USPS eSourcing Emptoris. USPS eSourcing Emptoris is a web-based electronic solicitation platform.

If your organization wishes to participate in this solicitation, please see the attached Emptoris registration instructions. If you have any questions on the registration process, contact Eileen Walker at [email protected] or (860) 285-7217 or Tom Pio at [email protected] or (860) 285-7345.

Once a supplier completes the registration process, the Postal Service will review the entry within three (3) business day to ensure it is complete and accurate. Upon approval, the supplier will be notified via e-mail of their log-in credentials. Once you are registered in Emptoris, please contact Eileen Walker at [email protected] or (860) 285-7217 or Tom Pio at [email protected] or (860) 285-7345, to request an invitation to the event.

Organizations can register at any time. However, it is recommended that prospective offerors complete their registration prior to November 25, 2013 at 11:59 PM (EST).

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