Westinghouse Electric Corp., Naval Reactors Facility, P.O. Box 2068, Idaho Falls, ID 83403-2068

K -- FEEDER CABLE REPLACEMENT SOL 73-MGG-751950. Contact Marlene G. Griffin, 208/533-5663. The proposed Davis-Bacon work scope is to replace 4 existing feeder cables with new feeder cables. This project sill be at a remote site located on the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory located approximately 60 miles West of Idaho Falls, Idaho. The performance period is estimated to be 90 days after notice to proceed. This replacement includes replacing approximately 1100 feet of cable in length and to be installed in one continuous run with no splices. Each existing three-conductor, 350 MCM, 5 kV non-shielded cable feeder will be replaced with three 350 MCM, single-conductor, 5kV shielded conductors. Minor conduit work will be required to modify routing of some existing 4'' RGS conduit in one building. The major portion of the feeder cables are in an underground duct bank, via tow manholes and are run between switchgear in two buildings. Each feeder is to be de-energized, removed, replaced, tested, and re-energized one at a time to minimize the effects of the outages. Prior to receiving an inquiry package, each prospective vendor shall provide written verification that the following minimum prerequisites can be met: (1) All prospective bidder personnel should have U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearances to attend the on-site pre-bid tour and must possess identification, (e.g., vehicle operators license) in order to gain admittance to the NRF Site. Uncleared personnel will be escorted to tour areas where work will be performed except for those areas determined to be sensitive by Westinghouse. Also, all personnel who will be performing on-site work will require a DOE security clearance. It takes approximately two to four months to obtain a security clearance after an individual submits a completed and acceptable "Questionnaire for Sensitive Position" (QSP). In this regard, in order for the company to receive a copy of the inquiry package, completed QSPs must be submitted to Westinghouse within two weeks from the date of a request for a copy of the inquiry package or show evidence that an adequate number of cleared personnel are available. QSPs must be submitted as necessary to fully staff the job. (2) Prospective bidders must have bonding capability from sureties listed in the U.S. Treasury Circular 570 relative to contract performance or be able to provide irrevocable letters of credit from financial institutions that are federally insured and have investment grade or higher rating from a recognized commercial rating service. (3) This is a small-business set-aside action and all prospective bidders must certify they qualify as a small-business. (4) The successful offeror must agree to submit a Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence Representation, and all supporting business and financial documentation. The basis of award for this procurement will be the lowest total proposed fixed price which includes the cost of performance and payment bonds or other security. All potential vendors are instructed that failure to comply with these requirements will prevent that vendor from receiving an inquiry package. Requests for procurement specifications must be written and postmarked or faxed no later than fifteen (15) days after publication of this synopsis in the Commerce Business Daily and must include written verification of the prerequisite requirements. Fax number is (208) 533-5718. Telephone requests will not be honored. (034)

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