U.S. Property and Fiscal Office for Minnesota, Attn: Procurement Division, P.O. Box 288, Camp Ripley, Little Falls, Minnesota 56345-0288

Z -- FOUR GRADING/PAVING PROJECTS AT THE MINNESOTA AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SOL DAHA21-96-B-0003 DUE 081596. Contact Point: Chief Warrant Officer Todd Horness, Contracting Officer, (320) 632-7402. The construction of four separate but construction-type related projects at the Duluth MN Air National Guard Base. These projects were designed as separate, stand-alone projects because of uncertain funding projections. However, sufficient funding now exists to bring the projects together under one contract due to their general similarity. The award of the work will be to one contractor only in order to achieve economy of scale. Multiple award will not be make. Project #1 is to rebuild/reshape existing earthen containment dikes that comprise a secondary containment system for two above-ground jet fuel storage tanks. Install HDPE liner. Construct an oil/water separator. Project #2 is to construct a 5,000 SY parking area for aircraft refueler vehicles. The project utilizes both bituminous and concrete paving. Project #3 is for the repair by replacement of bituminous and concrete paving (1,534 SY) where tanker trucks and refueler vehicle transfer fuel from/to above-ground fuel storage tanks. Project #4 is to repair and expand a bituminous-paved storage area. Requirement is for approximately 4,500 SY. The estimated price range of the proposed total contract is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. A firm fixed-price contract is contemplated. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this work is 1611, Highway and Street Construction. This acquisition is unrestricted regarding business size. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered. There will be no SDB evaluation preference SOL available on or about 15 July 1996, with BOD on or about 15 August 1996. Contractors may request one copy of the solicitation package by submitting a written request to the address shown above. No telephonic or faxed requests will be accepted. The request must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or postal money order in the amount of $50.00 made payable to TREASURER OF THE UNITED STATES. Deposits are NONREFUNDABLE. Due to the limited number of sets available, distribution must be limited to prime contractors and major first-tier subcontractors only. Suppliers and second-tier subcontractors may only request a list of planholders. The solicitation package will be available for review at the Contracting Office, at the Duluth, Minneapolis, and St. Paul Builder's Exchanges, Construction Bulletin, and Dodge-Scan. (169)

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