U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, 215 North 17th Street, Omaha, NE 68102-4978

Y -- MODIFY SURGE TANK RISER ORIFICES, POWER PLANT NO. 2; FORT PECK, MONTANA SOL DACW45-98-B-0038 DUE 050598 POC Contract Specialist: Diana Vanderzanden, 402/221-4044 WEB: Omaha District Contracting Division Homepage, http://ebs.nwo.usace.army.mil/EBS/CONTRACT.HTM. E-MAIL: Diana Vanderzanden, Diana.L.Vanderzanden@usace.army.mil. On or about 01 April 1998, this office will issue Invitation for Bids for the construction of MODIFY SURGE TANK RISER ORIFICES, POWER PLANT NO. 2; FORT PECK, MT. Bids will be opened on or about 05 May 1998. This solicitation is unrestricted and open to both large and small business participation. Contractors interested in inspecting the site of the proposed work should contact John Daggett, Project Engineer, P.O. Box 208, Fort Peck, Montana, (406) 526-3431. The work will include the following: (Approx. quantities) This project requires modifying and adding to existing structural steel members inside two vertical surge tank risers at the Fort Pack Hydroelectric Power Plant. Although these surge tanks are unique to hydroelectric plants, the work would be somewhat like doing a major repair or modification to a large municipal water tower. Removal of lead base paint and the application of a Corps Of Engineers' vinyl paint system is required. The estimated construction cost of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. Contractor's Quality Control will be a requirement in this contract. Large business concerns submitting bids for services exceeding $500,000 or for construction exceeding $1,000,000, shall comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers considers the following goals reasonable and achievable for fiscal year 1998: (a) Small Business: 61.2% of planned subcontracting dollars. (b) Small Disadvantaged Business: 9.1% of planned subcontracting dollars. (c) Women Owned Small Business: 4.5% of planned subcontracting dollars. The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 150 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Provisions will be included for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed. Performance and payment bonds will be required. Plans and Specifications will be provided free of charge. All requests for solicitation packages should be made in writing and no later than 14 days prior to bid opening. After such time, packages will be furnished if supply is available. It has been determined that the number of sets be limited to one (1) per firm. Ordering of plans and specifications shall be by written request or register on the Omaha District website: http://ebs.mro.usace.army.mil/EBS/Contract.htm or faxed to (402) 221-4530 with the following information: 1) Name of Firm; 2) Point of Contact; 3) Mailing Address; 4) Street Address for Parcel Delivery Service; 5)Telephone and Fax Phone Numbers with Area Code (FAX numbers are mandatory to ensure the receipt of any amendments that may be faxed); 6) Level of Participation (General Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier or Plan Room); and 7) Large Business, Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business. If any of the information changes during the advertisement period, submit the information via e-mail to Diana.L.Vanderzanden@usace.army.mil or by written request or fax. Failure to provide the above information and any changes may cause a delay in receiving plans, specifications and amendments. Questions regarding the ordering of same should be made to: 402-221-4044. Telephone calls regarding Small Business matters should be made to: 402-221-4110. Telephone calls on contents of drawings and specifications should be made to Specification Section at: (402) 221-4411. (0079)

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