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Y -- WATER TREATMENT PLANT, STORAGE TANKS & RAW WATER MAIN IN THE BROAD TOP REGION OF HUNTINGDON, BEDORD & FULTON COUNTIES, PA SOL DACW31-97-B-0065 DUE 091097 POC Betty Schneider, 410-962-3464 or 410-962-3475 WEB: Department of the Army, http. Y -- Water Treatment Plant, Storage tanks and Raw Water Main In Huntington, Bedford and Fulton Counties, Pa. Est cost is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Completion no later than 760 calendar days. Construction consists of a 136,000 gallon per day capacity water treatment plant, a 131,000 gallon standpipe, a 189,000 gallon standpipe, a 19,000 (linear feet) L.F. transmission main and approximately 33,000 L.F. of water lines to replace existing distribution lines. Full size plans and specs (26) $35.50 p/set. Half size plans and specs (26) $25.00. Non-Refundable. Make company check or money order payable to FAO, USAED, Baltimore. (NO CASH ACCEPTED). Issuance o/a 8 August 1997. Open o/a 10 Sep 1997. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS: PRIOR to award, the selected large business low bidder must submit an acceptable subcontracting plan within the time limit prescribed by the contracting officer, consistent with Section 806(b) of Public Laws 100-180, 95-507, 99-661. A minimum of 65% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small business concerns. At least 15% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small disadvantaged business concerns, to include Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions, and a minimum of 8% of all subcontracting dollars be placed with women-owned small businesses. A plan is NOT required with the bid. Contractors are encouraged to provide their Federal Express account number at the time of request or have them picked up. In order to comply with Debt Collection Improvement Actof 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. Note: This procurement is UNRESTRICTED. (0202)

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