US ARMY ENGINEER DISTR, ALBUQ, CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 4101 JEFFERSON PLAZA NE, ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109

Y -- DESIGN/BUILD, FY96 UPGRADE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, KIRTLAND AFB, NM SOL DACA47-96-R-0013 DUE 011596 POC Contract Specialist Theresa Armijo (505) 254-3458 (Site Code DACA47) Description of Work: Project includes design and construction of an upgrade to the electrical distribution system at Kirtland AFB, NM. The project is divided into several geographic areas. In each area the contractor shall install a new underground primary distribution system which shall be connected to existing substations. The project will supply power to all existing loads in these areas and to new loads as indicated. The project also includes installation of a new street lighting system in each area, and the removal of existing overhead primary distribution and poles in the designated areas. The project includes identification, removal and replacement of overhead telephone, cable TV and communication systems with underground systems. An option is included to install a new overhead 12.4 kV primary distribution system and remove the existing overhead 4 kV system in a defined area of the base. Project also includes testing and disposal of existing distribution transformers. It is anticipated that the RFP will be issued on 15 January 1996, with technical proposals due 15 March 1996. The SIC code is 1623. The magnitude of construction is between $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. Bonding will be required for this acquisition. The costs of the plans and specifications is $75.00. This charge is nonrefundable. Checks should be made payable to F&A Officer, USAED, Ft Worth, and mailed to the Contracting Division, 4101 Jefferson Plaza NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. For information on ordering plans and specifications, call Zdenka Hvezda at 505-254-3456. This is unrestricted advertising, open to both small and large busines concerns. If a subcontracting plan is required, the following minimum goals are applicable: Small Business Subcontracting 60.3%, Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting 9.8%, Women Owned Small Business 5%. For technical questions, call Phil Boawn at 505-254-3342. Offerors are advised that this requirement may be delayed, cancelled or revised at any time during the solicitation, or final award process, and is subject to availability of funds.(0352)

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