Commanding Officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, P. O. Box 190010, North Charleston, SC 29419-9010

Z -- PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS, LAUREL BAY, MCAS, BEAUFORT, SC SOL N62467-96-B-0951 DUE 081596 POC Technical inquiries prior to bid opening MUST be submitted in writing to the address listed above, or faxed to (803) 820-5853, Attention: Kristy Penninger Code 0212KP. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is L. C. Millhouse. SOLICITATION NOTICE: THE COST FOR EACH SET OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IS $25.00. THE POINT OF CONTACT IS RONNIE MITCHUM AT 803/743-4040. THIS CHARGE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. To obtain plans and specifications make company check payable to US Treasuryand send to the DEFENSE PRINTING SERVICE DETACHMENT OFFICE, SUITE B 2825 AVENUE D. NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29408-1802, ATTENTION, RONNIE MITCHUM. No telephone orders can be accepted, however, if problems arise concerning your request, call RONNIE MITCHUMat 803/743-4040. To obtain a plan holders list FAX your request to 803/743-3027. For inquiries about BID OPENING DATE, NUMBER OF AMENDMENTS ISSUED, CONTACT SUSAN CLARK at (803) 820-5775. To obtain bid results, call (803) 820-5922 after 10:00 AM for apre-recorded message that will be available the day after scheduled bid opening. The work includes the following: provide reduced pressure zone backflow preventers, double check valve assembly backflow preventers, pressure vacuum breakers, andresidential fire sprinkler dual check backflow preventers; and associated piping, fittings, connections, unions, pipe insulation, traffic posts, pavement repalcement, and other related work. Remove and replace two existing 15 HP water booster pumpmotors; provide screened vent for existing 500,000 gallon, 148 feet high elevated water tank; and provide radio telemetry system for water booster pump station and elevated tank. Estimated cost is $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. Estimated duration of thecontract is 315 calendar days for completion. (0177)

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