Federal Aviation Administration, 601 E. 12th St., ACE-55, Kansas City, MO 64106

Y -- REPLACE RUNWAY 01L DUAL MODE APPROACH LIGHT SYSTEM WITH SEQUENCED FLASHERS (ALSF-2) ENGINE GENERATOR (E/G), WICHITA MID-CONTINENT AIRPORT, WICHITA, KANSAS SOL DTFA09-97-R-27026 DUE 043097 POC C. O. Shepard, Jr. (816) 426-3052 Contracting Officer NOTICE: THERE WILL BE A $25.00 NON-REFUNDABLE CHARGE PER COPY OF ALL SOLICITATIONS REQUESTED. Project generally consists of, but is not limited to the following: DEMOLITION: 1) Removal of the existing 175 KW emergency generator and associated components. 2) Removal of the existing ventilation system. 3) Removal of the existing lighting and receptacle systems. 4) Remval of the existing 225 KVA step-up transformer. 5) Removal of the existing interior wall and asbestos floor tile. INSTALLATION: 1) Install a new 175 KW Kohler GFM emergency generator complete with controls. 2) Install all required cable ladders, cable trays, wireways, conduits, fittings, wires, panelboards and components not specifically noted as installed by others. 3) Install new lighting, receptacle, and grounding systems. 4) Install a new horizontal mount, vertical throw remote radiator (GFM) with all required piping and wiring. 5) Install a 225 KVA step-up transformer. 6) Provide and install a new ventilation system, including exhaust fans, ductwork, control dampers and thermostats. 7) Provide and install electric unit heaters. 8) Provide and install lubricating oil storage tank, piping and oil level regulator. 9) Modify existing fresh air intakes and exhaust louvers. 10) Install new floor tile and repaint the interior of the shelter. 11) Accomplish other incidental duties to accomodate site peculiar conditions. 12) Implement and maintain a quality control plan to ensure contract compliance. 13) Conduct all required tests and checks to verify contract compliance. The estimated price range of this project is $100,000.00 to $150,000.00. This procurement is open to both large and small businesses. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. For a copy of this solicitation, please submit your request along with a certified check or money order in the amount of $25.00 (per copy) payable to the Federal Aviation Administration to the attention of Susan Chasteen, Federal Aviation Administration, Acquisition Management, ACE-55; 601 E. 12th Street, Rm. 1524; Kansas City, MO 64106. This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. This is applicable to any eligible prime or subcontract at aany tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80% guaranty on the bond amount to surety against losses. Loans are also available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information regarding the Bonding and Lending Programs, please call DOT of Small and Disadvantaged Business's Utilization at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0056)

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