JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT OFFICE, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, P.O. BOX 4970, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32232-0019

R -- GEOTECHNICAL INSTRUMENTATION MONITORING ASSISTANCE - CERRILLOS DAM PONCE PR SOL DACW17-95-R-0027 DUE 090695 POC Contract Specialist, Vicki Tipton, (904)-232-1146, Contracting Officer, Edward A. Dias, (904)232-3737 The Corps of Engineers is in the process of filling the recently completed Cerrillos Dam in Ponce, PR. As part of the lake filling process, our agency is engaged in the monitoring of the geotechnical instrumentation installed during the construction of the project. The instrumentation program is designed to provide important information used to monitor the performance of the Cerrillos Dam. Contract performance period will include a base period commencing 1 Oct 95 thru 30 Sep 96 with one option period thru 30 Sep 97. The contractor will be required to read the following types and numbers of Government-owned instruments: Inclinometers-5, Soil Pressure Cells-21, Pore Pressure Cells-7, Strain Meters-28, and Non-automated Piezometers-varies (presently 30). The statement of work will require data collection. The instruments and measuring devices are expensive and sensitive. Therefore, in order to produce dependable useful monitoring information, the persons performing the work must be technically competent. Contractor shall determine the necessary manpower level to perform the work. The solicitation will provide site visit information, and will require submission of both technical and price proposals. Solicitation packages are expected to be issued on or about 3 Aug 95 with a closing date of on or about 6 Sep 95. Packages must be requested in writing, ATTN: CESAJ-CT-S. Offers will be accepted from all responsible small business firms. SIC Code 8999 applies, small business size standard is $3.5 Million. (0199)

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