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

Y -- POV CAR WASH, OFFUTT AFB, NEBRASKA SOL NAFMR-99-B-0008 DUE 122398 POC Contract Specialist: Kevin McElroy, 402/221-4108 WEB: Omaha District Contracting Division Homepage, http://ebs.nwo.army.mil/EBS/CONTRACT.HTM. E-MAIL: Kevin McElroy, Kevin.P.McElroy@usace.army.mil. On or about 23 November 1998, this office will issue Invitation for Bids for the construction of POV CAR WASH, OFFUTT AFB, NEBRASKA. Bids will be opened on or about 23 December 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 Offutt Resident Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 13287, Offutt AFB, NE 68113, Telephone: (402) 293-2540. FAX (402) 291-8177. The work will include the following: (Approx. quantities) New 27 feet X 80 feet Three (3) Bay Car Wash facility in which 2 are hand held operation and the other is automatic. New Car Wash facility includes: split face concrete block for the building; EPDM roofing on metal deck; Overhead aluminum doors; concrete slab-on-grade; Automatic in-bay (high pressure touch-free car wash) system is Government-Furnished and Contractor installed (System is MARK VII AquaJet rollover, MR+ (Merchandiser Plus) with free standing dryer, w/pumping unit(s), computer control system in watertight enclosure); Self-service Bay System is Government-Furnished and Contractor installed (Self-service pumping plant is MARK VII AquaJet, PROLINE pumping plant VII series and PROLINE in-bay equipment); Floor heating and radiant heating in each bay; plumbing to support Government-Furnished equipment and electrical wiring and lighting. Site Work includes: removal of the following items: pavement, water and sewer line, gas line and fencing); and the following new work items: asphalt paving, 80 lineal feet (LF) chain-link security fence, three (3) 50 KVA overhead pole mounted transformers, 430 LF 1 1/4" gas service line, 375 LF 2" waterline, 140 LF 15" sanitary sewer line and 310 LF underground electrical service line. 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 360 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 kevin.p.mcelroy@usace.army.mil or lynette.m.black@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: 402-221-4108 or 4962. 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) 221-4547. Posted 11/06/98 (W-SN269274). (0310)

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