U.S. Army Engineer District, Rock Island, Corps of Engineers, Clock Tower Building, P.O. Box 2004, Rock Island, Illinois 61204-2004

Z -- MAJOR REHABILITATION, STAGE I, LOCK AND DAM NO. 14, MISSISSIPPI RIVER, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA SOL DACW25-96-R-0022 DUE 091796 POC Contact Rhonda Johanson, 309/794-5519/ Contracting Officer Bonnie R. Donelson, 309/794-5241 This project consists of demolition, concrete removal, concrete placement, construction of new masonry control stand booths, installation of lock bubbler system, water supply modifications, asphalt shingle roofing, gutters and downspouts, removalof fuel oil and gasoline tanks, removal and disposal of asbestos, PCB, and lead based paint materials, removal and replacement of structural steel and steel armoring, structural steel cleaning and painting, removal and replacement of miter gate andtainter valve machinery, miter gate pintle inspection and repair, removal and relocation of traveling kevel, regalvanization of grating, removal and replacement of fencing, removal and reinstallation of handrailing, removal and replacement of variouscheckposts and lock ladders, modification of light standards, removal and replacement of electrical power and control wiring and equipment systems, including stand-by generator. The requirement will be procured through the use of a competitivenegotiation procedure which uses a Request for Proposal (RFP) as the solicitation document. The RFP requires prospective offerors to develop and submit a proposal that will be evaluated based upon qualification, and competitive range using thefollowing selection criteria listed in descending order of importance: 1) Work Plan (work plan description and schedule for the work between December 1, 1997 and February 27, 1998, work plan description and schedule for the entire contract period, plantand equipment); 2) Experience (company, personnel, performance); 3) Construction Management (safety, quality control, partnering, and customer service); 4) Price. The contract will be awarded to the firm submitting the proposal considered to be thebest in terms of the technical evaluation factors and price that is determined to be in the best interest of the Government and therefore, the project will not necessarily be awarded to the firm submitting the lowest price proposal. Specifications,including bid forms and half size drawings will be furnished at the cost of $232.50; full size drawing for $581.25. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shallbe considered. The SIC code for this solicitation is 1629. (0191)

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