US ARMY ENGINEER DISTR, ALBUQ, CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 4101 JEFFERSON PLAZA NE, ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109-3435

Y -- GAF PHASE II, AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON, OTERO COUNTY, HOLLOMAN AFB, NEW MEXICO SOL DACA47-97-B-0032 DUE 102997 POC Contract Specialist Arabella Candelaria (505) 342-3452 (Site Code DACA47) Description of work: The project consists of the construction of an aircraft parking apron. the new apron abuts Taxiway Alpha and is a southwest extension of the existing apron where the USAF aircraft are currently parked. The new apron is to be constructed of rigid pavement. New flexible pavement is located directly southeast of the new apron, extending from the existing rigid pavement located west of Building 500, to the northeast end of the new apron. This pavement functions as the new tow road and provides vehicular access to the buildings in the area. New flexible pavement is required at the NW end of W. Eighth Street to accommodate new grading in the area. Also included in the project is the electrical system for and the lighting of the aircraft parking apron. Included will be underground electrical ducts/cabling ranging from 13.2 kV distribution feeder, telephone/communications cabling, radar support fiber optic cables and lighting cables for the taxiway and apron lighting system. there will be some demolition of existing asphalt, concrete and electrical systems. Plans will be issued on or about 29 September 1997 with bid opening on or about 29 October 1997. A ninety (90) day bid acceptance period will apply to this solicitation. The construction period is 300 days. The cost of plans and specifications is $60.00 per set. This charge is non-refundable. Checks should be made payable to F&A Officer UFC, Albuquerque, and mailed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division, 4101 Jefferson Plaza NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-3435. For information on ordering plans and specifications call Zdenka Hvezda at (505) 342-3456. The magnitude of construction is between $10 and $25 million. Bonding will be required for this acquisition. The SIC Code is 1611. The construction contract will be a Firm Fixed Price contract. For technical questions call Connie Williams at (505) 342-3345. This acquisition is unrestricted advertising, open to both large and small business concerns. Bidders are advised that this requirement may be delayed, cancelled or revised at any time during the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation and/or final award process based on decisions related to DOD/GAF changes in force structure, disposition of the Armed Forces, and favorable completion of the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the beddown of 30 additional Tornado Aircraft. In addition, award of this project is subject to the availability of funds. (0268)

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