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Y -- UTILITIES UPGRADE, BENI SUEF SOL DACA78-98-R-0009 DUE 032798 POC Contract Specialist Steve Ritter (540) 665-3784 (Site Code DACA78) The purpose of this announcement is to solicit names of firms or joint ventures interested in submitting an offer on this project. Eligible contractors will be limited to: (1) U.S. construction firms; (2) joint ventures between U.S. firms, including at least one U.S. construction firm; or (3) joint ventures between U.S. firms and Egyptian firms, including at least one U.S. construction firm. To be considered as a U.S. construction firm, the firm must: Perform construction as a significant portion of its business; be incorporated and have its corporate headquarters in the U.S.; have paid corporate franchise and employment taxes in the U.S. for a minimum of two years and shall have filed state and federal income tax declaration for a minimum of two corporate years; have paid any applicable taxes determined to be due as a result of such filings; and employ U.S. citizens in key management positions. To be considered an Egyptian firm, the firm must have a minimum of fifty-one percent Egyptian ownership, andmust be an independently-owned firm. Firms which are partially or wholly owned, or otherwise affiliated with the Government of Egypt or its agencies are ineligible. Performance guarantees will be required. The estimated cost of the project is between one and five million dollars. PROJECT SCOPE. The contractor shall mobilize the necessary personnel, equipment, and suppliers to provide for the design and construction of the replacement of the base electrical distribution feeders at the Khufu Air Base. It is anticipated that the total performance period will consist of a one year contract. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: The plans and specifications will be available only to prime contractors at no charge. There will be a charge for interested subcontractors and suppliers. CONTRACT PROCEDURES: Both a technical and price proposal will be required. The technical evaluation factors will be categorized into four basic groups: (1) Past performance, (2) Design related features, (3) Offerors qualifications, and (4) OfferorsManagement Plan. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government. Tentative date for issuance of the Request For Proposal is 28 January 1998. Tentative date for receipt of proposals is 27 March 1998. Tentative award date is 29 May 1998. Construction time is one year. NOTE: Firms interested in receiving this solicitation should either send a written request to the address listed above, or fax a copy to (540) 665-4033. The request should state the name of the company, mailing and shipping addresses of the firm, telephone (0352)

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