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

Y -- HOUSE DEMOLITION, PHASE IV, PERRY CREEK, SIOUX CITY, IOWA SOL DACW45-98-B-0061 DUE 082798 POC Contract Specialist: Cathy Vanatta, 402/221-4239 WEB: Omaha District Contracting Division Homepage, http://ebs.nwo.army.mil/EBS/CONTRACT.HTM. E-MAIL: Cathy Vanatta, Cathy.L.Vanatta@usace.army.mil. On or about 28 July 1998, this office will issue Invitation for Bids for the construction of House Demolition, Phase IV, Perry Creek, Sioux City, IA. Bids will be opened on or about 27 August 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 Larry Fisher, Federal Building, 320 6th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101. Telephone (& Fax) 712-255-0681. The work will include the following: (Approx. quantities) The work includes the demolition of 16 houses, salvage of identified items and materials, and removal of resulting rubbish and debris. The existing structures designated for removal shall be removed, including basements and foundation walls, to a depth of 5 feet below existing ground. Designated backfill, suitable material from borrow areas or removed by excavation, shall be placed in all open basements. Lines and grades of finished topsoiled surfaces shall conform to the pre-existing grade prior to excavation. Proper drainage shall be provided. The Contractor shall sample and analyze representative building materials prior to demolition of any structure to determine whether the building debris will pass the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) for lead. For bidding purposes, the Contractor shall assume that the building debris will pass the lead TCLP and that the debris may be disposed of as nonhazardous solid waste. Asbestos containing materials have been identified in several buildings to be demolished. Friable and Category II ACM shall be removed prior to demolition in accordance with government regulations and USACE specifications. 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 120 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.nwo.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 Cathy.L.Vanatta@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: 402-221-4239. 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) 221-4411. Posted 07/20/98 (W-SN225567). (0201)

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