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

Y -- IDCC ROAD REHABILITATION, OAHE DAM, SOUTH DAKOTA SOL DACW45-98-B-0035 DUE 043098 POC Contract Specialist: Dawn Thompson, 402/221-4811 WEB: Omaha District Contracting Division Homepage, http://ebs.nwo.usace.army.mil/EBS/CONTRACT.HTM. E-MAIL: Dawn Thompson, Dawn.E.Thompson@usace.army.mil. On or about 30 March 1998, this office will issue Invitation for Bids for the construction of IDCC ROAD REHABILITATION, OAHE DAM, SD. Bids will be opened on or about 30 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 Project Manager's Office, Oahe Project, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 28563 Powerhouse Road, Pierre, South Dakota 57501, Telephone (605) 224-5862. FAX (605) 224-5945. The work will include the following: (Approx. quantities) Work consists of supplying materials and labor for rehabilitation of roads located in the Oahe Dam, Mobridge and Pierre areas. Work and materials for reconditioning and resurfacing roads includes grading; seeding; topsoil; gravel surfacing; granular sand; aggregate base course; concrete for roads, curb and gutter, and boat ramps; bituminous pavement; striping for road, shoulder, centerline, and parking areas; cold milling pavements; and sealing. The total amount of work not to exceed $1,000,000 in a two year period. 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. This is an indefinite quantity contract for rehabilitation of roads effective from the date of award through 30 September 1998, with one option year. The Contractor will be required to commence work immediately after Notice to Proceed on each delivery order. Each delivery order will be issued with a time of completion. Provisions will be included for liquidated damages for each delivery order in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed. Performance and payment bonds will be required for each individual delivery order. 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 Requests shall be made through the Internet address above 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 dawn.e.thompson or sue.a.sharman@ 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: 402-221-4811 or 402-221-3527. 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. (0069)

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