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Z -- REHABILITATE EFFLUENT TREATMENT FACILITY AT THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER SCIENCE CENTER, NEAR LACROSSE, WISCONSIN SOL NBS3-96-RFP-00009 DUE 042996. POC Scott W. Halstead, Contracting Officer, (612) 725-3580, Extension 215. The scope of this project includes furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, testing, documentation and superintendence necessary to renovate the effluent treatment facility. Because of environmental and research considerations, the contractor shall not shut down the treatment process for more than seven (7) calendar days. Work is to include but not limited to replacement of all the influent pumps, motors, valves and actuators, all piping and all backwash pumps, motors, and controls. Replace the HVAC system and controls. Construction of a new precast concrete building, furnishing and installing a emergency power system and removal of the existing emergency power system. Renovate and expansion of the existing Direct Digital Controls (sole source with Automated Logic). Rehabilitation of the two (2) carbon absorption towers. Replacement of the control air systems. The contract will be awarded based upon the following evaluation criteria: (1) Qualifications and experience necessary to satisfactorily perform the work; (2) Past performance on Government and private industry contracts in terms of quality of work, compliance with performance schedules and cooperation; (3) Capacity to accomplish the work within the time required; (4) Price factors 1-3 will be weighed equally and will constitute 50% of the evaluation and ranking. Factor 4 will constitute 50% of the weighted evaluation and ranking. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $250,000 and $500,000. The project is part of the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program and IS NOT set-aside exclusively for small business firms. SIC 1542. The project is located at the Upper Mississippi River Science Center near LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The estimated issuance date is March 20, 1996. Proposals are due 40 calendar days later. A Pre-proposal conference will be held. Solicitations may be ordered by Fax (612) 725-1717, or by writing to the above address. Telephone requests will not be accepted. (082)

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