U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE, ATTN: CESAM-CT (PLANS ROOM NO. 1000A), P. O. BOX 2288 MOBILE ALABAMA 36628-0001, OR 109 ST. JOSEPH STREET MOBILE AL 36602

Y -- PN 97-0007 REROUTE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PN98-1009A INSTALL FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM -- PHASE A SOTO CANO AB, HONDURAS, M998E520, M998E521 SOL DACA01-98-R-0066 DUE 082398 POC Contact Karen Johnson (334)690-2535 Contracting Officer Edward Slana (Site Code W31XNJ) This solicitation contains two projects. Project No. 97-0007, Reroute Electrical System. This project consists of installation of a high voltage bypass system to pickup the Honduran Comayaque system on the east side of Soto Cano AB and link it to the feeder servicing the city of LaPaz on the West side of Soto Cano AB. Project No 98-1009A, Construct Fire Detection System consists of the installation of dual purpose (smoke/heat) detectors that are remotely monitored by a central control computer to be located in the Fire Department. Bid documents are available on or about 23 July 1998. Estimated cost of work is between $250,000 to $500,000. Prospective bidders and Plans/Dodge Rooms interested in receiving one free paper copy of this solicitation must fax a request to 334-694-4343, Attn: PLANSROOM, CESAM, or mail the request to Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 2288, Rm 1000A, Mobile, AL 36628. Bidders must provide complete physical mailing address for overnight delivery, telephone and fax numbers and point ofcontact. Telephonic requests will not be accepted. A limited number of plans and specifications will be printed and will be available on a first come-first serve basis, until supplies are exhausted. Reprints will not be made. Specifications and drawings will not be available after the bid opening date. Prime contractors proposing under this solicitation must be U.S. Firms, Honduran firms, or joint ventures between U.S. Firms and Honduran firms. In country contractors may obtain plans and specifications at the Honduras Project Office. All bid forms, bid bonds, and other normal documents required for the bid submittal, including amendments to the bid submittal, shall be in paper medium. Electronic medium for the bid submittal documents will not be allowed. Critical Path Method (Network Analysis System) Is Not Required. For this job, a small business is defined as having average annual receipts of less than $17,000,000 for the past three years. Effective 1 July 1998, Firms interested in construction contracts with the Mobile District, Corps of Engineers, must have Internet Access. Don't Be Left Out, Get It Soon. For detailed information on this and other mobile district projects, (Bidding Instructions, Technical Inquiries, Points of Contact, Synopsis of Work, Plan Holders, Bid Results, etc., ) PLEASE VISIT OUR INTERNET HOME PAGE. http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/sam/ct. Specific questions related to this project may be answered by Ms. Karen Williams at 334-690-2713, Fax 334-690-2902. Refer questions on distribution of plans/specification to plansroom at 334-690-2535/2536 (Karen Johnson). Fax 334-694-4343. Unrestricted. All responsible sources Posted 07/07/98. (0188)

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