Department of the Army, Baltimore District, Corps of Engineer, 10 South Howard Street, Room 7000, Baltimore, MD 21201-1715

Z -- PUMP STATION MODIFICATIONS, WYOMING VALLEY LEVEE RAISING PROJECT, LUZERNE COUNTY, PA SOL DACW31-00-R-0001 DUE 041400 POC Mrs. Susan Hanle, Contract Specialist, 410-962-3204 WEB: Click on Contracting Opportunities then click on requests, www.nab.usace.army.mil. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist., susan.l.hanle@nab.usace.army.mil. This synopsis originally appeared in CBDnet as Submission No. 386328 September 29, 1999. This procurement will be issued on CD-ROM. There will be no charge for the plans and specifications. Written requests for the CD should be sent to USAED, Baltimore, ATTN: CENAB-CT-C, Mrs. Susan Hanle, PO Box 1715, Baltimore, MD 21203-1715. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Final plans and specifications were released on 01 March 2000. The project will be awarded as a firm fixed price contract following the evaluation of proposals, as part of a "best value procurement process". Proposals will be closely evaluated regarding the contractor's (and major subcontractors) experience and qualifications, technical approach, and understanding of the essential sequencing of work, schedule milestones, and overall project requirements. Estimated completion time is 900 calendar days. The project will consist of the rehabilitation of 13 flood control pumping stations along the Wyoming Valley Flood Protection System in the vicinity of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Station capacities range from 15,000 GPM to 270,000 GPM. The work includes the replacement of electrical switchgear in each station; rehabilitation or replacement of existing pumps, ranging in size from15,000 GPM to 70,000 GPM (42 pumps total); rehabilitation of pump motors, replacement of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems; structural remediation of pump station walls; sluice and flap gate replacements; a new SCADA system for remote monitoring and operation of the stations; stoplog structures at both approaches of a 5-lane bridge; levee tie-in walls; building power system replacement; and other miscellaneous repairs. A pre-bid conference/site visit will be held on 23 and 24 March 2000. Following a project briefing presentation on March 23, 2000 at 10 AM at Burke Auditorium, Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, PA., the 13 Pumping Stations will be open and available for site visits. It is anticipated that all 13 pumping stations will be open for visitation on the afternoon of the 23rd (from noon until 1600 hours); on the 24th approximately half will be available in the morning (0800-1200 hours) and the remaining available in the afternoon(1230-1600 hours). Be advised that some of the areas in the project (i.e., manholes, wetwells, sumps, etc.) may be considered confined spaces in accordance with OSHA 1910.146; these require specific procedures to be followed (i.e., air monitoring, forced ventilation, training, surveillance and rescue procedures). Suggest that if you plan on entering any of these areas, plan on bringing appropriate confined space entry equipment as the Government will not provide nor be responsible for these items. Signing of a release form will be required prior to entry to these areas. Also be aware that other dangers exist at these stations including but not limited to the following: some access ladders may not be safe for usage, some electrical equipment may be dangerous and not de-energized. Point of Contact at the site is Mr. Brad Funt, Wyoming Valley Project office, 570-829-3055 Posted 03/14/00 (W-SN434158). (0074)

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