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

Y -- MISSILE PRESS BAY ADDITION AT IOWA AAP, IA SOL DACA45-99-B-0045 DUE 072399 POC Contract Specialist: Lynette Black 402-221-4962 WEB: Omaha District Advertised Solicitations, http://ebs.nwo.usace.army.mil/ebs/contract.htm. E-MAIL: Lynette Black, lynette.m.black@usace.army.mil. On or about 23 June 1999, this office will issue Invitation for Bids for the construction of Missile Press Bay Addition, Iowa AAP, IA. Bids will be opened on or about 23 July 1999. 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 Burlington Project Office (Attn: Debra Wallin), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Iowa AAP c/o Army Mailroom/Box 13, Middletown, Iowa 52638, Telephone: (319) 753-7808 or 7843. FAX (319) 753-7848. DO NOT submit requests for plans and specifications to the site visit personnel listed above. The work will include the following: (Approx. quantities) Project consists of a concrete structure added to building 4B-22 located at Iowa Army Ammunition plant, Middletown, Iowa. This addition will be located adjacent to the south side of the existing press bays located along the East Side of the building. This addition will consist of approximately 19-foot wide by 40-foot long by 17-foot high reinforced concrete structure. Floors will be constructed of reinforced concrete slab with roof construction consisting of built-up roofing over the concrete slab. Removal of existing concrete masonry wall, concrete foundation and footings, and exterior insulate metal siding approximately 19 foot long by 17 foot high. Mechanical work will include providing HVAC and waste drain line. Removal of existing 500 gallon waste oil tank. Electrical work will consist of replacing the exterior transformer stations, replacing main distribution panels to the facility, addition of two sub panels, and adding lights and power for the addition. Site work will include placing crushed rock around this addition.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 1999: (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 180 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. The plans and specifications are available on Compact Disk (CD-ROM) and will be provided free of charge. It has been determined that the number of Compact Disks be limited to one (1) per firm. Plans and Specifications will not be provided in a printed hard copy format. Contractors may view and/or downloadthis project from the Internet at the following Internet address: http://ebs.nwo.usace.army.mil/ebs/Contract.htm Ordering of CD-ROM shall be made through the Internet address above. To register on the Omaha District website, go to the "Solicitation Registration" section of the synopsis and click on the link for "Registering". If you do not have Internet access, then you may fax your request to (402) 221-4530, faxed requests will take longer to process, causing a delay in receiving Solicitation documents. Please include 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 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 CD-ROM and amendments. Questions regarding the ordering of the same should be made to: 402-221-4962. 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) 221-4411. Posted 06/09/99 (W-SN341120). (0160)

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