US Army Corps of Engineers, CESPL-CT, P.O. Box 532711, Los Angeles, CA 90053-2325

Y -- LOWER SANTA ANA RIVER CHANNEL (IMPERIAL HIGHWAY TO WEIR CANYON ROAD), ORANGE COUNTY, CA SOL DACW09-99-B-0008 DUE 032599 POC Plans and Specifications, (213) 452-3253 This project is for construction of approximately 2.8 miles of grouted stone channel, modification and construction of concrete drop structures, site clearing, excavation and fill, fencing, A.C. Paving, and appurtenant work. THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED ON AN "UNRESTRICTED" BASIS INVITING FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. All responsible sources may submit an offer. This acquisition should provide ample subcontracting opportunities for small and small disadvantaged businesses. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 19.7, the proposed acquisition will require that the successful low bidder, large business only, submit a subcontracting plan which will set forth small, disadvantaged and women-owned business concerns subcontracting goals that are acceptable to the Government. The Los Angeles District subcontracting goals are specific percentages of the contractor's total planned subcontract amount. The goals are as follows: 60% with small business, 10% with small disadvantaged business, 5% with women-owned small business in accordance with the provision of Public Law 95-507. Any contract award under this solicitation shall be made pursuant to Public Law 100-656, Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. The IFB will be issued using CD-ROM only; hard copies will not be available. Because a limited number of CD-ROMs will be reproduced, copies are limited to one CD-ROM per firm at no charge. Please fax your request for the CD-ROM to Fax No. (213) 452-4187, ATTN: Plan Room. A web site with the capability to view and/or download plans and specifications is available after the issued date. To access the web site, visit the Los Angeles District Contracting Division at web site Internet address http://ebs.spl.usace.army.mil, "Advertised Specifications" located at the bottom of the web page. Official media of distribution of this solicitation is CD-ROM only. The issue date of this solicitation is on/about February 23, 1999. Date for receipt of proposals is on/or about March 25, 1999. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 1629, Heavy Construction, N.E.C., $17M average annual gross revenue for the last (3) three fiscal years. Posted 01/29/99 (W-SN293030). (0029)

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