U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, 215 North 17th Street, Omaha, NE 68102-4978

Y -- ADD/ALTER U.S.A.R. CENTER, P.N. 10779, CRESTON, IOWA SOL DACA45-97-B-0048 DUE 091897 POC Contract Support Branch, 402/221-4266 WEB: Omaha District Contracting Division Homepage, http://ebs.mro.usace.army.mil/EBS/CONTRACT.HTM. E-MAIL: Loreen Blume, Loreen.K.Blume@usace.army.mil. On or about 18 August 1997, this office will issue Invitation for Bids for the construction of ADD/ALTER U.S.A.R. CENTER, CRESTON IOWA. Bids will be opened on or about 18 September 1997. This solicitation is unrestricted and open to both large and small business participation. Contractors interested in inspecting the site of the proposed work should contact the U.S. Army Reserve Center, Attn: SSG Gibson, 705 E. Taylor Street, Creston, Iowa 50801-4040, Telephone: (515)782-2295. FAX (515) 782-9442. The work will include the following: (Approx. quantities) Alteration to 5,730 SF of existing U.S. Army Reserve Center incl: upgrade electrical system, upgrade windows/doors, replace roof, replace HVAC system, add shower to toilet and repair floor tiles; Repair privately owned vehicle and military equipment parking areas. The estimated construction cost of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. Contractor's Quality Control will be a requirement in this contract. The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 240 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Provisions will be included for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed. Performance and payment bonds will be required. All requests for solicitation packages should be made in writing and no later than 14 days prior to bid opening. After such time, packages will be furnished if supply is available. It has been determined that the number of sets be limited to one (1) per firm. Ordering of plans and specifications shall be by written request or faxed to (402) 221-4530 with the following information: Name of Firm, Point of Contact, Mailing Address, Street Address for Parcel Delivery Service, Telephone and Fax Phone Numbers (with Area Code), Level of Participation (General Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier or Plan Room), and Large or Small Business. If any of the information changes during the advertisement period, resubmit the information. Failureto provide the above information and any changes may cause a delay in receiving plans, specifications and amendments. Questions regarding the ordering of same should be made to: 402-221-3031. Telephone calls regarding Small Business matters should be made to: 402-221-4110. Telephone calls on contents of drawings and specifications should be made to Specification Section at: (402) 221-4547. (0216)

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