U.S.D.A., Cibola National Forest, 2113 Osuna Road NE, Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Y -- FOREST WIDE SOLAR POWERED POTABLE WATER SYSTEM SOL RFP R3-03-98-25 DUE 081898 POC Contracting Officer, Greg A. Martinez or Procurement Technician, Kelly Koeppe at (505) 346-2650 Project involves construction of two separate solar powered potable water systems; one for the 4th of July Campground and one for Red Canyon Campground. Quotations will be evaluated on the basis of advantages to the Government, which may result in award of both projects to one contractor, or award of the individual projects to separate contractors. Work for each campground includes water analysis and test pumping for an existing cased well, providing and installing a submersible water pump, pitless adapter, mechanical (non-electrical) hypochlorinator, new waterlines, a disinfection building, a stand alone photovoltaic system for water distribution, and other minor items of work in accordance with the drawings, specifications and requirements of the contract. 4th of July also requires installation of a 4,000 gallon buried, fiberglass water storage tank and four water hydrants. Projects are located on the Mountainair Ranger District on the Cibola National Forest. Price range is $100,000 to $250,000. Costof package is $20.00 non-refundable. Posted 07/07/98. (0188)

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