US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, FTW, P O BOX 17300, 819 TAYLOR ST, FT. WORTH TX 76102-0300

Y -- STALLION RANGE CENTER WATER DEVELOPMENT, WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE (WSMR), NM SOL DACA63-96-B-0104 DUE 081596 POC Contract Specialist Patricia B. Trainer (817) 978-3391 (Site Code DACA63) The work is to construct a potable water production well and a storage facility to provide adequate water for domestic use. Install fire sprinkler systems in vehicle maintenance facilities, and provide a computerized control system to operate and monitor the water system. Supporting facilities include electric service; access roads; paving, walks, curbs and gutters; security fencing; site improvements; and seal existing well with pressurized grout. Estimated Cost Range: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 - - Bid sets available at $24.45 for half-size and $37.95 for full-size. No individual sheets of half-size drawings may be purchased. Requests by mail must include payment in the applicable amount by company check or money order made payable to F&A Officer USAED FTW and sent to: USACE, Attn: Room 2A19, Post Office Box 17300, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102-0300. NO EXPRESS MAIL PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED ON INITIAL MAILING OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. No refund will be made and materials need not be returned. If project is cancelled or no award is made, cost of plans and specifications will be refunded only on written request. Solicitation to be issued on or about 15 Aug 96. Bid opening on or about 17 Sep 96. Duration of contract 210 days. If a large business firm is selected for this announcement, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan. The Fort Worth District's subcontracting goal is for 52.5% of the total subcontracted dollars to go to Small Businesses, 8.8% to Small Disadvantaged Business, and 3.0% to Women Owned Small Business. Bids from all responsible sources will be considered. SIC Code for this procurement is 1629, Small Business Size Standard is $17 million. (0208)

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