US Army Corps of Engineers, CESPL-CT, P.O. Box 532711, Los Angeles, CA 90053-2325

Y -- L.A. RIVER IMPROVEMENTS UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TO ROSECRANS BLVD RIO HONDO CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS FIRESTONE BLVD. TO LOS ANGELES RIVER, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA SOL DACW09-00-B-0002 POC Plans and Specifications (213) 452-3253 The project consist of primarily of construction of concrete parapet wall & raising the height of earthen embankments along approximate 4.5 miles of existing flood control channels. Construction of retaining walls, concrete paving of channel sideslopes, outlet structures, asphalt maintenance roads fencing, steel pipe safety railing, landscaping & incidentals are included. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 1629, Heavy construction except dredging, N.E.C.,$17M average annual gross revenue for the last three (3) fiscal years. Estimated cost range is from $25,000,000.00 to 100,000.000.00. This project will provide Plans & Specifications using CD-Rom only; hard copies will not be available. The CD-rom will be available on or about November 22, 1999 at no charge. Hard copies will not be available. Because a limited number of CD-Roms will be reproduced, copies are limited to one CD-Rom per firm. A web site with the capability to view and/or download plans and specifications is available. To access the web site, visit the Los Angeles District Contracting Division at web site Internet address http://ebs.spl.usace.army.mil and click on Advertised Solicitations, Official media of distribution of the solicitation is CD-Rom only. All responsible sources may submit an offer. Small and Disadvantaged firms are encouraged to participate as Prime Contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses. All interested Contractors are reminded that the successful contractor will be expected to place subcontractors to the maximum practicable extent with small and disadvantaged firms in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 95-507. Any contract awarded under this solicitation shall be made pursuant to Public Law 95-507. In addition, Large Businesses will be required to submit a Subcontracting Plan, which will set forth small, disadvantaged and women-owned business concerns subcontracting goals that are acceptable to the Government. The Los Angeles District's Prime Contractorsubcontracting goal percentages of the amount subcontracted are as follows: 62% with small business; 10% with small disadvantaged business, and 5% with women-owned business. Any contract award under this solicitations shall be made pursuant to Public Law 100-656, Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Posted 10/29/99 (W-SN396464). (0302)

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