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. 10586, AMES, IOWA SOL DACA45-97-B-0049 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: Lila Anson, Lila.J.Anson@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, P.N. 10586, AMES, 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: John Peterson, 2110 S. Duff Ave., Ames, Iowa 50010-8053, Telephone: (515)232-5430. FAX (515) 232-5499. The work will include the following: (Approx. quantities) Alteration to existing U.S. Army Reserve Center incl: upgrade existing lighting, install central air conditioning system, repair roof/brickwork, construct new vestibule and office space; Construct new 900 SF supply storage addition (metal building) to existing U.S. Army Reserve Center. The estimated construction cost of this project is between $250,000 and $500,000. 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. Failure to 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: 402-221-4117. 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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