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

Z -- UPGRADE AIRFIELD LIGHTING PROJECT, COLUMBUS AFB, MISSISSIPPI SOL DACA01-98-B-0007 DUE 120297 POC Contact Karen Johnson (334)690-2535 Contracting Officer, Edward Slana (Site Code W31XNJ) Upgrade and Standardize existing airfield lighting systems. Provide and install new high voltage shielded lighting cabling, isolation transformers and lights, handholes, ductbank systems, aircraft directional signage, and replacement handhole covers on the existing airfield. Work will be performed in an active airfield area. Bid documents are available on or about 29 Oct 1997. Estimated cost of work is between $500,000 to $1,000,000. Bidders, subcontractors and Dodge/Plan Rooms are encouraged to register on the Internet to receive one 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 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 be provided free of charge. Plans and specifications will not be provided in a printed paper format; however, the Government reserves the right to revert to paper medium when is determined to be in the Government's best interest. All 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. THIS SOLICITATION INCLUDES BID OPTIONS WHICH MAY NOT BE AWARDED. 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. SPECIFIC QUESTIONS RELATED TO THIS PROJECT MAY BE ANSWERED BY CLYDE ASHLEY AT 334-694-4075, FAX 334-690-2902. REFER QUESTIONS ON DISTRIBUTION OF PLANS/SPECIFICATIONS TO (334)690-2535. Unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered. (0286)

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