U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, P.O. Box 17300, 819 Taylor Street, ATTN: CESWF-CT, Fort Worth, TX 76102-0300

Z -- UPGRADE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK, FORT BLISS, TEXAS SOL DACA63-95-B-0180 DUE 092195 POC Lisa Billman, Contract Specialist, (817/334-4902). Work consists of removal, decontamination and disposal of underground and above ground petroleum storage tanks and associated piping and ancillary equipment. The tanks are constructed of steel or fiberglass. Estimated Cost Range: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 - - Drawings are $15.00 and bound in the specifications. Requests by mail must include payment in the applicable amount by company check or money order made payable to F&A Officer USAED FTW and sent to: USACE, Attn: Room 13A42, Post Office Box 17300, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102-0300. NO EXPRESS MAIL PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED ON INITIAL MAILINGS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Requests in person may be paid by cash. No refund will be made and materials need not be returned. If project is cancelled or no award is made, cost of plans and specifications will be refunded only on written request. Solicitation to be issued on or about 25 Aug 95. Bid opening on or about 25 Sep 95. Duration of contract 120 days. If a large business firm is selected for this announcement, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan. The Fort Worth District's goal for the dollars to be subcontracted is for 60.3% to go to Small Businesses, of the 60.3% goal, 9.8% should go to Small Disadvantaged Business, and 2.9% to Women Owned Small Business. Bids from all responsible sources will be considered. SIC Code for this procurement is 1799, Small Business Size Standard is $7 million. (0221)

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