U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, 215 North 17th Street, Omaha, NE 68102-4978

Y -- PAINT INTAKE SERVICE GATES, CHERRY CREEK DAM, COLORADO SOL DACW45-98-B-0028 DUE 040798 POC Contract Specialist: Diana Vanderzanden, 402-221-4044 WEB: Omaha District Contracting Division Homepage, http://ebs.nwo.usace.army.mil/EBS/CONTRACT.HTM. E-MAIL: Diana Vanderzanden, Diana.L.Vanderzanden@usace.army.mil. On or about 05 March 1998, this office will issue Invitation for Bids for the construction of PAINT INTAKE SERVICE GATES, CHERRY CREEK DAM, CO. Bids will be opened on or about 07 April 1998. This solicitation is unrestricted and open to both large and small business participation. Contractors interested in inspecting the site of the proposed work should contact the Roy Ronisote, 9307 State Hwy 121 Littleton, CO 80123, Telephone: (303) 979-4120. Project location is at Cherry Creek Dam Outlet Works in Aurora, Colorado. The work will include the following: (Approx. quantities) Project consists of cleaning and the application of a coal-tar epoxy paint system to 5 cast iron intake service gates, and the exposed portion of the respective embedded gate frames. Gates are slide type gates (9'-6" x 1'-1" x 7'-0" -- 10,000 lbs) with bronze bearing surfaces. Disassembly of each 26 in. dia. x 10 ft. long hydraulic cylinder hoist into lighter assemblies is required using an electric 7 1/2 ton on site crane. The hydraulic cylinder hoists and attachments affected by disassembly are to be cleaned and touch-up painted with aluminum based paint. Repairs are to be done to the cylinder heads to eliminate hydraulic fluid leaks. Project requires one certified millwright, machinist, or heavy equipment mechanic. AWS repair welding is required. Gates shall be completed one at a time to maintain operation of the lake outlet works. Gates and Hoists are located at the bottom of a 140 foot tall intake structure with limited access. The estimated construction cost of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. Contractor's Quality Control will be a requirement in this contract. Large business concerns submitting bids for services exceeding $500,000 or for construction exceeding $1,000,000, shall comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers considers the following goals reasonable and achievable for fiscal year 1998: (a) Small Business: 61.2% of planned subcontracting dollars. (b) Small Disadvantaged Business: 9.1% of planned subcontracting dollars. (c) Women Owned Small Business: 4.5% of planned subcontracting dollars. The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 180 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Provisions will be included for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed. Performance and payment bonds will be required. Plans and Specifications will be provided free of charge. All requests for solicitation packages should be made in writing and no later than 14 days prior to bid opening. After such time, packages will be furnished if supply is available. It has been determined that the number of sets be limited to one (1) per firm. Ordering of plans and specifications shall be by written request or register on the Omaha District website: http://ebs.mro.usace.army.mil/EBS/Contract.htm or faxed to (402) 221-4530 with the following information: 1) Name of Firm; 2) Point of Contact; 3) Mailing Address; 4) Street Address for Parcel Delivery Service; 5) Telephone and Fax Phone Numbers with Area Code (FAX numbers are mandatory to ensure the receipt of any amendments that may be faxed); 6) Level of Participation (General Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier or Plan Room); and 7) Large Business, Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business. If any of the information changes during the advertisement period, submit the information via e-mail to DIANA.L.VANDERZANDEN@usace.army.mil or by written request or fax. Failure to provide the above information and any changes may cause a delay in receiving plans, specifications and amendments. Questions regarding the ordering of same should be made to: 402-221-4044. Telephone calls regarding Small Business matters should be made to: 402-221-4110. Telephone calls on contents of drawings and specifications should be made to Specification Section at: (402) 221-4413. (0050)

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