International Boundary and Water Commission, United States Section, The Commons, Building C, Suite 310, 4171 North Mesa, El Paso, Texas 79902-1441

99 -- FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW ELEVATORS AT USIBWC FALCON DAM AND POWERPLANT, FALCON HEIGHTS, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS AND AMISTAD DAM AND POWERPLANT, DEL RIO, VAL VERDE COUNTY, TEXAS SOL RFP 97-44 DUE 012997 POC Sherry Brinkley, (915) 534-6682/Contracting Officer Debra J. Little, (915) 534-6682. The International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, U.S. Section (USIBWC), has a requirement for a firm-fixed price contract for a new elevator to be installed at the USIBWC Falcon Dam and Powerplant facilities, Falcon Heights, Starr County, Texas. The vendor shall supply and install an elevator and remove and dispose of all existing equipment not utilized. The elevator shall be electrically operated and shall be arranged for operation both by and without an attendant, automatic elevator with designated attendant. The elevator will be used primarily for special purpose personnel and will be used occasionally for light freight service. The vendor shall provide all equipment, labor, appurtenances, specialty items, and services required for a complete and operable elevator. The elevator entrance at each landing shall be guarded with power operated hoistway doors, and the hoistway doors and operators shall be furnished and installed by the contractor as a part of the elevator installation. The Government will reserve the option to negotiate the furnishing and installation of a new elevator at the Amistad Dam and Powerplant, Del Rio, Val Verde County, Texas. Delivery will be 120 days from Notice of Award. Requests for RFP 97-44 must be submitted in writing to the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, United States Section, ATTN: Mary Nichols, 4171 N. Mesa, Ste. C-310, El Paso, Texas 79902-1441. Requests must include a business name, point of contact, address, telephone number (include area code), and RFP number. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0344)

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