U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TRANSATLANTIC PROGRAMS CENTER, P. O. BOX 2250, WINCHESTER VA 22604-1450

Y -- DESIGN AND RENOVATION OF PIERS, JUBAIL, SAUDI ARABIA SOL DACA78-97-R-0001 DUE 102797 POC Contract Specialist D. Denise Heck (540) 665-3744 (Site Code DACA78) The purpose of this announcement is to solicit names of prime construction firms interested in submitting an offer on the following project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Programs Center, shall award and administer a firm-fixed price contract for the design and renovation (construction) of a selected number of existing piers and wharfs located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. PROJECT SCOPE: Design of and complete renovation of approximately 160 meters of pier and 140 meters of wharf located within the confines of a Saudi Arabian Naval Base. The renovation work will include renovations to concrete structures, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and pier support equipment, and the design and construction of utility system for existing pontoon pier. The Request for Proposal will include a requirement for the successful contractor to obtain a security clearance for the firm from the Ministry of Defence and Aviation to work in a restricted military area. This requirement is in addition to the normal requirement to obtain security passes for all personnel and equipment entering the work area. A site survey will be required. CONTRACT PROCEDURES: Both a detailed technical proposal and a price proposal will be required. Evaluation factors include, but are not limited to: a. QUALITY OF PROPOSED ENGINEERING EXECUTION PLAN, b. PAST PERFORMANCE/EXPERIENCE, c. PRICE, d. MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTION PLAN, and FINANCIAL CAPABILITY. A degree of participation by Saudi Arabian firms will be required. Tentative date for issuance of Request for Proposal will be 25 Aug 97. Tentative proposal receipt date is 27 Oct 97. Tentative contract award date is 15 Jan 98. Tentative contract duration is 18 months. Firms with interest in this project, who possess experience in marine design and construction should notify this office by letter or facsimile, no later than 30 days from the issuance of this announcement. Firms that have requested the solicitation package under the previously published announcement need not request the package again. The response should be to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Programs Center, ATTN: Denise Heck, P.O. Box 2250, Winchester, Virginia 22604-1450. Ms. Heck may be reached at telephone (540) 665-3744, or facsimile (540) 665-4029. The request should contain the name of the firm, mailing and shipping addresses, telephone and fax numbers, point of contact, and should reference the solicitation number. (0188)

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