U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST. PAUL DISTRICT, 190 FIFTH STREET EAST, ST. PAUL MN 55101-1638

Y -- LOCK 6 LOCKWORK STAGE 2 SOL DACW37-97-B-0001 DUE 040797 POC Contract Specialist MARILYN AIRD (612) 290-5417 (Site Code DACW37) Lock 6 Lockwork Stage 2, Major Maintenance, Mississippi River, Lock and Dam No. 6, Trempealeau, Wisconsin. Project work consists of, but is not limited to, furnishing all plant, labor, material and equipment necessary to complete a lock rehabilitation program at Lock and Dam 6. Work involves construction of a new central control building, replacing lock electrical systems and upgrading or replacing other numerous smaller features of the lock facility. Site work includes grading, roadways and parking areas, curb & gutter, sidewalks, landscaping, storm sewers, irrigation system, and temporary maintenance building. Lock features include concrete repairs, handrail replacement, compressed air bubbler system, flag poles, and auxiliary water system. The estimated magnitude of construction in terms of physical characteristics and estimated price is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This procurement is issued unrestricted under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (Public Law 100-656).SIC Code: 1629 Small Business Size Standard: $17 million. If you are a large business and your bid will exceed $1,000,000 you are required to submit a subcontracting plan. For this contract, the following goals expressed are informational only and not legally binding. Small Business -- 55.0%, Small Disadvantaged Business -- 8.5%, Women Owned Small Business -- 3.0%, Subcontract Reporting (SF294 & SF 295) -- 100.0%. Plans and specifications are expected to be available on approximately 7 March 97, with bid opening on or about 7 April 97. Plans and specifications will be furnished upon written request only, for a non-refundable charge of $110.00 for half-size drawings with one copy of the specification; $450.00 for full size drawings with one copy of the specification; or $10 for a copy of the specification only. Please address your order to the attention of the Contracting Division (address as listed above) and specify Solicitation No. DACW37-97-B-0001. No telephone request will be accepted. Plans and specifications are available on a first-come, first serve basis and may be purchased in person in the Contracting Division Office, 8th floor, Army Corps of Engineers Centre, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM**** (0049)

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