US Army Corps of Engineers, LRD (CESWL-CT), PO Box 867, Little Rock, AR 72203-0867

Y -- REPAIR DORMITORY, B-746, LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS SOL DACA03-97-B-0001 DUE 121096 POC Sharon Spohn, Contract Specialist, (501)324-5721 FOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: Theresa Morris, (501)324-6844. The principle features of work include: converting janitor closet in 1st floor to a public toilet; draft curtain in attic; install a new phone system; furnish fire extinguishers and install them in cabinets; install furring on dorm room head walls; install exterior lighting; partially demolish existing building and grounds area; provide electrical system and mechanical system; provide new package chiller, boiler unit, and new fan coil units with all piping included; replacefire alarm system; replace cable TV cable and outlets; refurbish the walls, floors, and some interior finishes; and install a new fire sprinkler system. Estimated magnitude of work is between 1,000,000 and 5,000,000. Invitation for Bid will be opened on or about 10 December 1996 at 2:00 p.m. Plans and specifications will be available on or about 7 November 1996 at a cost of $49.50 solicitation documents and full size drawings; $14.00 solicitation documents only. This charge is non refundable. Solicitation documents will be made available upon written request, to include check or money order payable to FAO, U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, LRD, and mailed to Contracting Division at the above address. The SIC Code is 1522. This acquisition is unrestricted advertising, open to both small and large business concerns. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered. Bidders are advised that this requirement may be delayed, cancelled, or revised at any time during the solicitation process and/or final award process and is subject to the availability of funds. If a subcontracting plan is required, the following minimum subcontracting goals will be applicable. Small Business Subcontracting - 53%, Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting - 9%, Women Owned Small Business Subcontracting - 3%, Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority institutions - 5%. (0291)

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