U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TRANSATLANTIC PROGRAMS CENTER, P. O. BOX 2250, WINCHESTER VA 22604-1450

Y -- MCAF 96 QATAR SOL DACA78-96-R-0014 DUE 031696 POC Contract Specialist Christina R. W. Loy (540) 665-3689 (Site Code DACA78) This announcement is for the purpose of soliciting names of United States Construction firms or Joint Ventures between United States Consturction firms and Host Nation Construction firms interested in submitting an offer on the following project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Programs Center requires the building of three (3) each Warehouses,Vehicle Maintenance Facility, and Supporting Roads, Site Work and Utilities. Performance quarantees will be required. Estimated construction value is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. To be considered, a U.S. Construction firm, the firm must perform construction as a significant portion of its business and must be incorporated and have its corporate headquarters in the U.S. PROJECT SCOPE: Project includes the construction of three (3) 100,000 square foot non-air conditioned warehouses, 13,000 square foot vehicle maintenance facility, associated site systems, roads and improvements. All facilities will be of the pre-engineered metal type structures. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: All firms applying shall be licensed to do business in the State of Qatar or demonstrate the ability to be licensed prior to contract award and comply with the Host Nation laws and regulations. Host Nation will approve list of responding contractors. CONTRACT PROCEDURES: Both technical proposal and price proposal will be required. At minimum, proposals will be evaluated in the following areas: (1) Reasonableness of price, (2) Technical competence in electrical and mechnical experience to accomplish the work, (3) Evidence of past performance relating to similar work, (4) Management capability indicating successful completion of similar projects in a timely manner and to a high degree of quality, (5) Demonstration of offeror's understanding of the scope of the solicitation, and (6) Evidence of sufficient financial and equipment resources to obtain necessary performance quarantees and to handle work placement in an expeditious manner. Tentative date for issuance of Request for Proposal is 15 February 1996. Tentative date for receipt of proposals is 31 March 1996. Tentative construction period is twenty (20) months. NOTE: Firms interested in receiving this solicitation should send a written request to either the address listed above or by facsimile to (540)665-4033. The request should state the name of the company, mailing and shipping addresses, telephone and fax numbers, point of contact. All requests should reference the solicitation number and be submitted to Mrs. Christy Loy, ATTN: CETAC-CT-WC. Only written requests will be accepted.(0012)

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