SOUTHWESTNAVFACENGCOM, 1220 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92132-5187

Z -- FY98 BRACON, P-124T, EXTEND STEAM LINE USNS MERCY AT PIER 5002, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA SOL N68711-97-B-8223 DUE 032398 POC Steven Miliner/Contract Specialist, 619-532-3016, Dorothy Lestage/Contracting Officer, 619-532-1301 DESCRIPTION OF WORK -- The work includes construction of a new 6-inch to 4-inch diameter insulated steam line and 1-1/2 inch diameter condensate return line from existing manhole No. 2 at Pier No. 5000 to the new steam riser connection on Pier No. 5002 and a 1-1/2 inch diameter condensate collecting system which wastes to the sewer, including a new steam sampling, flow processing, and temperature monitoring station and incidental related earthwork, concrete, metal, sealant, and painting work. -- This is a public bid opening. -- The estimated cost is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. -- Firm Fixed Price Contract. -- Contract duration is approximately 165 calendar days. -- Proposals will be considered from all responsible sources. -- This project is unrestricted. -- The Standard Industrial Code is 1623 and the annual size is $17 million. It is recommended the subcontracting goals reflect a minimum goal of 5% for Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting effort. Bidders should request in writing stating IFB number N68711-97-B-8223, with complete name, address, area code and phone number and whether bidding as a prime/subcontractor/supplier. -- Telephone requests will not be accepted. -- There is a cost of $43.00 for each set of Specifications and Plans. -- The Plan and Issue personnel will only accept Visa/Master card, cashiers checks and money orders as payment for plans and specs. -- Mail requests with cashiers checks money orders payable to DEFENSE PRINTING SERVICE to Southwest Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (Plan Issue), 1220 Pacific Highway, Bldg. 132, San Diego, CA 92132-5187 or fax requests to (619) 532-2083. -- Fax requests will not be accepted but, WILL NOT be processed until your payment has been received by this office. -- Submit one (1) check per project. -- Solicitation packages are limited to two (2) sets per prime and one (1) set per subcontractor/supplier. -- Bidders responding under this advertisement will not be required to resubmit request once formally advertised. -- Tentative issue date is on or about 20 February 1998 with an opening date of approximately 30 days later (NOTE: BOD stated above is TENTATIVE). -- Responses are due no later than 15 calendar days after publication of the advertisement in the CBD. (0035)

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