U. S. Army Engineering District, Charleston, Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 919, Charleston, SC 29402-0919

99 -- TURNKEY CONTRACTORS WHO CAN PROVIDE BAGGED ICE, SHIPPING AND STORAGE DURING PERIODS OF EMERGENCIES POC Bob Driscoll (843) 727-4694 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, is searching for "turnkey" contractors who can provide bagged ice, shipping and storage during periods of emergencies. The minimum requirements are as follows: 1)Delivery of 1 million pounds of bagged ice within 24 hours of "activating" the contract and 1 million pounds of bagged ice every other day thereafter. 2)Delivery will be to major distribution points within the Southeastern United States as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. 3)The contractor will be responsible for transporting the ice from the ice plant to major distribution points (estimated that each state will have one or two major distribution points), storing and handling ice for up to 30 days with a maximum storage at 2 million pounds. The contractor has the option to either store the ice in the transport vans, contractor provided storage units, or local, contractor leased, storage facilities. Contractor will be required to provide all off loading and handling and required to "man" these major distribution points 24 hours a day. 4)As an option the government may require the contractor to make deliveries from the major distribution points to secondary delivery points and will pay on a mileage basis. 5)Follow-on ice delivered to Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands can either be barged or air lifted in, however the initial delivery within 24 hours of order will require air lifting. 6)Ice shall be provided from certified ice plant utilizing municipal water. 7)Ice will be bagged in 5 to 20 pound bags and transported in pallet size lined cardboard containers. 8)Each container will clearly indicate plant and date of origin. THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS DOES NOT INTENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS INFORMATION REQUEST OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. No further written request for information will be provided in addition to this notice. Responses to this notice should be provided to the Chief of Contracting Division, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, 334 Meeting Street, Room 324, Charleston, SC 29403-6479. All responses must be provided in writing. The Fax number is (843) 727-4039. No telephone requests will be accepted. Respondents are requested to advise the Government of their individual business size standard. SIC CODE 2097, 500 EMPLOYEES Posted 03/18/99 (W-SN310017). (0077)

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