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Y -- CONST. OF CAT I ILS, RW 27R; CONVERSION OF RW 09L LOCALIZER PAD; REPLACEMENT OF CAT I ILS FOR RW 01L AND REPLACEMENT OF CAT III ILS, RW 19R, MCI, KANSAS CITY, MO SOL DTFA09-97-R-27037 DUE 053097 POC Joseph A. York (816) 426-3016 Contracting Oficer PLEASE NOTE: THIS SOLICITATION HAS A $25.00 NON-REFUNDABLE CHARGE. Project generally consists of, but is not limited to the following: 1) Furnish competent surveying resources to properly layout the subject sites and provide horizontal and vertical control. 2) Perform site preparation work for installation of the MARK 20 Localizer system within the first 30 days of the contract, including: Install reinforced concrete pier foundations and pad for Localizer antenna array. Trench and install cables and conduit. Install enclosures, conduit, wiring, etc. Install ground check markers for the Mark 20 Localizer system. 3) Perform site preparation work for installation of the Mark 20 glide slope system within the first 45 days, including: Increase the height of the tower 15 feet and install new conduits and wiring. Repaint the antenna tower. Replace coaxial cable transient ground box and associated conduits and cables. 4) Perform site preparation work for installation of the Mark 20 Localizer/DME facility within the first 60 days, including: Install reinforced concrete pier foundations and pad for Localizer antenna array and DME antenna. Install the Government Furnished (GF) fiberglass equipment shelter, including foundations, conduit, wiring and enclosure installation. Install crushed rock surfacing for the glide slope plot. Trench and install cables and conduit. Install earth electrode grounding system and lightning protection system. Install ground check markers for the Mark 20 Localizer system. 5) Perform site preparation work for installation of the Mark 1F Localizer facility within the first 60 days, including: Install reinforced concrete pier foundation and pad. Modify existing fiberglass equipment shelter to accommodate Mark 1F enclosure, conduit and wiring installation. Trench and install cables and conduit. 6) Perform site preparation work for installation of the Mark 20 glide slope system within the first 75 days, including: Install reinforced concrete pier foundations for the equipment shelter and a reinforced concrete footing for the antenna tower foundation. Install crushed rock surfacing for the glide slope plot. Install the GF fiberglass equipment shelter, including installation of enclosures, conduit and wiring. Trench and install conduit and power cable. Install conduits and cables. Install the GF sections of the glide slope antenna tower. 7) Perform site preparation work for installation of the Mark 20 Localizer facility, including: Install reinforced concrete pier foundations and pad for Localizer antenna array. Trench and install cables, and conduit. Install enclosures, conduit, wiring etc. Install ground check markers for the Mark 20 Localizer system. 8) Perform site preparation work for installation of the Mark 20 Far Field Monitor system, including: Install reinforced concrete piers. Install conduit and cables. Install crushed rock surfacing walkway. 9: Install a double throw safety/transfer switch at the RW 19R Outer Marker building. 10. Reroute the existing MALSR roads. 11. Restore all sites to previous condition. 12. Install and maintain erosion control measures to protect ditches and inlets. 13. Accomplish other incidental duties to accommodate site peculiar conditions. 14. Implement and maintain a quality control plan to ensure contract compliance. Conduct all required tests and checks to verify contract compliance. The estimated price range of this project is $500,000 to $1,000,000. 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 contact Susan Chasteen, at (816) 426-7312. When calling, please be prepared to state solicitation number, name of company, address, and telephone number. 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. (0094)

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