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

Y -- REHABILITATION OF FEDERAL STEAMBANK STABILIZATION PROJECT, 1998, NEBRASKA AND SOUTH DAKOTA SOL DACW45-98-B-0064 DUE 090998 POC Pat Overgaard, 402-221-3031 WEB: Omaha District Contracting Division Homepage, http://ebs.nwo.army.mil/EBS/CONTRACT.HTM. E-MAIL: Pat Overgaard, Pat.M.Overgaard@usace.army.mil. On or about 07 August 1998, this office will issue Invitation for Bids for the construction of REHABILITATION OF FEDERAL STREAMBANK STABILIZATION PROJECT, 1998, MISSOURI RIVER, MILE 870 TO 753, NEBRASKA AND SOUTH DAKOTA. Bids will be opened on or about 09 September 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, Gavins Point Project, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 710, Yankton, South Dakota 57078-0710, Telephone (402) 667-7875/7873. FAX (402) 667-8536/9919 The work will include the following: (Approx. quantities) The project is located along the left and right banks of the Missouri River, between river miles 870 and 753 in South Dakota and Nebraska. the project consists of rehabilitating 4890 feet of revetment, 190 feet of hardpoint and 55 feet of refusal. In addition, there will be 100 feet of root extension on hardpoints, and a 25 foot root extension of a refusal. This work will require placement of approx. 12,575 tons of stone. The estimated construction cost of this project is between $250,000 and $500,000. 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 90 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 CONTRACT SPECIALIST.Pat Overgaard@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: 402-221-3031. 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 07/24/98 (W-SN228159). (0205)

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