U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE, ATTN: CESAM-CT (PLANS ROOM NO. 1000A), P. O. BOX 2288 MOBILE ALABAMA 36628-0001, OR 109 ST. JOSEPH STREET MOBILE AL 36602

Y -- RENOVATE BUILDING 475, HOMESTEAD ARB, FL SOL DACA01-97-B-0089 DUE 100297 POC Contact Karen Johnson (334)690-2535 Contracting Officer, Edward E. Slana (Site Code W31XNJ) This project consists of the construction of new exterior sidewalks and a new sloping standing seam metal roof. The exterior finish is split face CMU block and stucco. Bid documents are available on or about 25 August 1997. Plans and specs for this job are free of charge. Estimated cost of work is between $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Requests for plans and specifications shall indicate in writing whether firm will bid as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor. Bidders, subcontractors and Dodge/Plan Rooms are encouraged to register on the Internet to receive one free CD-ROM. Registration on the Internet should minimize possible errors and delay in receiving the CD-ROM. Registration instructions are available on the Internet at http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/sam/ct. Registration may also be completed by faxing to 334-694-4343, Attn: PlansRoom, CESAM. Telephonic requests will not be accepted. In either case, those registering are responsible for the accuracy of the information on the mailing list. Registration must include the firms physical address, telephone, fax number and a point of contact. Registration should be completed one week prior to the issue date. All notifications of changes to this solicitation shall be made through the Internet only. It is therefore the contractors responsibility to check the Internet address listed above daily, for any posted changes to this solicitation. Actual solicitation amendments will be issued either by fax, 3.5" diskette or CD-ROM. The plans and specifications will be issued on Compact Disc (CD-ROM) only and will not be provided in a printed paper format; however, the Government reserves the right to revert to paper medium when it is determined to be in the Government's best interest. All bid forms, bid bonds, and other normal documents required for the bid submittal, including amendments to the bid submittal, shall be in paper medium. Electronic medium for the bid submittal documents will not be allowed. Critical Path Method (Network Analysis System) Is Required. For this job, a small business is defined as having average annual receipts of less than $17,000,000 for the past three years. This solicitation includes bid options which may not be awarded. Specific questions related to this project may be answered by Brian Dykes at (334)690-3499. Refer questions on distribution of plans/specifications to plansroom at (334)690-2535. Unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be (0219)

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