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Y -- DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELECTRICAL UPGRADES AT KHUFU AIR BASE IN BENI SUEF, EGYPT SOL DACA78-97-R-0012 DUE 042897 POC Contract Specialist Steve Ritter (540) 665-3784 (Site Code DACA78) UTILITIES UPGRADE, KHUFU BASE, BENI SUEF, EGYPT SOL DACA78-97-R-0012 DUE 022197 POC Contract Specialist Steve Ritter (540) 665-3784 (Site Code DACA78) The purpose of this announcement is to solicit names of firms or joint ventures interested in submitting an offer for this project. Eligible contractors will be limited to (1) U. S. construction firms (2) joint ventures between U. S. firms with at least one U. S. construction firm or (3) joint ventures between U. S. firms and Egyptian firms, including at least one U. S. construction firm. To be considered a U. S. construction firm, the firm must perform construction as a significant portion of its business; must be incorporated and have its corporate headquarters in the U. S.; must have paid corporate franchise and employment taxes in the U. S. for a minimum of two years and shall have filed state and federal income tax declaration for a minimum of two corporate years, having paid any applicable taxes determined to be due as a result of such filings; andemploy U.S. citizens in key management positions. To be considered an Egyptian firm, the firm must be a minimum of fifty-one percent Egyptian ownership, and an independently-owned firm. Firms which are partially or wholly owned by, or otherwise affiliated with the Government of Egypt or its agencies are ineligible. Performance guarantees will be required. The estimated cost of construction is between five and fifteen million dollars. PROJECT SCOPE. The contractor shall mobilize the necessary personnel, equipment,and suppliers to provide for the design and construction of the replacement of the main 11 KV incoming switchgear, the three main incoming feeders, and components of the base electrical system at the Khufu Air Base. It is anticipated that the total performance period will consist of a two year contract. CONTRACT PROCEDURES: Both a technical and price proposal will be required. Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal. Technical acceptance of a proposal shall be determined on pass/fail of specific technical evaluation factors. The technical evaluation factors will be categorized into four basic groups: (1) Past performance, (2) Design related features, (3) Offerors qualifications, and (4) Offerors Management Plan. Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued to construction contractors responding to this notice. Tentative date for issuance of RFP is 21 February 1997. Tentative date for receipt of proposals is 28 April 1997. Tentative construction award date is 9 June 1997. Tentative construction period is 24 months. NOTE: Firms interested in receiving this solicitation should send a written request to either the address listed above, or fax a copy to (540) 665-4033. The request should state the name of the company, mailing and shipping addresses of the firm, telephone and fax numbers, point of contact, and should reference the solicitation (0023)

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