Department of the Army, Baltimore District, Corps of Engineers, 10 South Howard Street, Room 7000, P.O. Box 1715, Baltimore, MD 21201-2530

Z -- RAW WATER CONDUIT REHABILITATION, WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT DIVISION, WASHINGTON, DC SOL DACW31-97-B-0049 DUE 071697 POC Betty Schneider, 410-962-3464 or 962-5638 WEB: Department of the Army, http. This proposed procurement unrestricted. Estimated cost of construction is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. Complete no later than 468 calendar days, SIC Code 1623. Work consists of repairing the conduit that carries raw water from Great Falls, MD, to the Washington Aqueduct. Line the existing unreinforced concrete conduit with a 4 inch thick reinforced shotcrete layer over the most distressed portions, as much as 12,000 feet; construct as many as 36 new manholes to be used as access for the Contractor's personnel and materials into the different sections to be repaired. In order to comply with Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, effective October 1, 1997, all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award of a Federal contract. Contact CCR Web site at http: //www.acq.osd.mil/ec. Registration can also be accomplished via dial up modem at 614- 692-6788 (User ID: ccrpub; Password: pub2ccri), or through any DOD Certified Value Added Network. Additionally, a paper form for registration may be obtained from the DoD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-800-334-3414. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Large business firms are required to submit a subcontracting plan. The subcontracting plan does not have to be submitted at bid opening. The subcontracting goals are 65% for small business, 15% for small disadvantaged (including HBCU/MI participation) and 8% for women owned small business is required. Full size plans and specs $35.50 p/set; half size plans and specs $25.00 p/set; Non- Refundable. Make check or money order payable to FAO, USAED Baltimore and mail to the attention of CENAB-CT-S. No Cash Accepted -- Issuance o/a 17 June 1997 bid opening o/a 16 July 1997 (0148)

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