U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ST. PAUL DISTRICT, 190 FIFTH STREET EAST, ST. PAUL, MN 55101-1638

Z -- LOCK 5A LOCKWORK -- STAGE 2 SOL DACW37-98-B-0003 DUE 043098 POC Contract Specialist ANTHONY M. FOSTER (612) 290-5415 (Site Code DACW37) Lock 5A Lockwork Stage 2, Major Maintenance, Mississippi River, Lock and Dam No. 5A, Fountain City, Wisconsin. Project work consists of, but is not limited o, furnishing all plant, labor, material and equipment necessary to complete a lock rehabilitation program at Lock and Dam 5A. Work involves construction of a new central control building, replacing lock electrical systems and upgrading or replacing other numerous smaller features of the lock facility. Site work includes grading, roadways and parking areas, curb & gutter, sidewalks, landscaping, storm sewers, irrigation system, and temporary maintenance building. Lock features include concrete repairs, handrail replacement, compressed air bubbler system, flag poles, and auxiliary water system. The estimated magnitude of construction in terms of physical characteristics and estimated price is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This procurement is issued unrestricted under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (Public Law 100-656). SIC Code: 1629 Small Business Size Standard: $17 million. If you are a large business and your bid will exceed $1,000,000 you are required to submit a subcontracting plan. For the contract, the following goals expressed are informational only and not legally binding. Small Business 61.2%, Small Disadvantaged Business -- 9.1%, Women-Owned Business -- 4.5%, Subcontract Reporting (SF294 & SF295) -- 100.00%. Plans and specifications are expected to be available on approximately March 25, 1998, with bid opening on or about April 30, 1998. Plans and specifications will be furnished upon written request only, for a non-refundable charge of $80.00 for half-size drawings with one copy of the specification; $310.00 for full size drawings with one copy of the specification; or $20 for a copy of the specification without drawings only. Please address your order to the attention of the Contracting Division and specify the solicitation number DACW37-98-B-0003. No telephone request will be accepted. Solicitation packages may be purchased in person at the Contracting Division Office, 8th Floor, Army Corps of Engineers Centre, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM (0063)

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