US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, Attn: CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, Rm 1843, New York, N.Y. 10278-0090

Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF JET FUEL STORAGE FACILITY AT WESTOVER AFB, MA SOL DACA51-98-B-0010 DUE 122297 POC Michael E. Taggart, Contract Specialist, BY FAX ONLY (212)264-3013 Construction of a jet fuel complex consisting of two 20,000 bbl above ground fuel storage tanks with dike containment, jet fuel receiving area with pumphouse/control facility, truck fill stands, security fencing, exterior lighting and all associated utilities and support. Estimated Construction Cost Range: $1,000,000 to $ 5,000,000. FUNDING ON THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. Location of this project is Westover Air Force Base, Chicopee, MA. Duration of the contract is 450 calendar days after notiece to proceed. Number of drawings is approximately 45. Number of specification pages is approximately 1300 pages. The work covers "General Contractors -- Heavy Construction, Not Elsewhere Classified". The SIC CODE is 1629. The specification package will be available for purchase on or about November 21, 1997 at a cost of $125.00 per set which is NON REFUNDABLE. Make your check or money order out to FAO USA COE NED and send to 26 Federal Plaza Contracting, Room 1843, New York, New York, 10278. PLEASE DO NOT SEND A POST OFFICE BOX NUMBER FOR YOUR ADDRESS. WE CAN ONLY RESPOND TO A VALID STREET ADDRESS. The bid opening date will be December 22, 1997 at 2:00 P.M. local time, at 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1841, New York, New York. This solicitation is un-restricted and open to all qualified contractors. If the successful bidder is a large business a sub-contractin plan will be required in which 5% SDB is preferred. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED, ONLY WRITTEN INQUIRIES or those sent by FAX to (212) 264-3013, this encludes all requests for a copy of the "Bidders Mailing List". Plans and specifications can be viewed at COE, Northeast Area Office, 4 Lexington Street, Building 642, Room 330, Devens RFTA, MA., 01760. Point of contact is Mr. Jim Conway at (508) 796-2615. (0311)

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