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Z -- SCOTT/LAFORTUNE/POWELL FISHSCREENS, YAKIMA WA SOL 00SP100805 DUE 062700 POC Joe Pratt, Contract Specialist (208) 378-5139 E-MAIL: Click here to contact Mr. Pratt, jpratt@pn.usbr.gov. The Bureau of Reclamation has a requirement to furnish and install two fishscreen facilities, a concrete bridge, a canal lateral turnout structure, an energy diffuser structure, and three pipelines near Yakima WA. There are two work sites. The Powell/LaFortune worksite is located 12 miles northwest of Yakima and 1 mile south of Naches, Washington. Work at the LaFortune site will likely include: a reinforced concrete fishscreen structure; a fish return pipeline and outfall structure; canal access road embankments and gravel surfacing; landscaping; furnishing and installing chain-link fencing; furnishing and installing miscellaneous embedded metalwork; and furnishing and installing the complete electrical system including gate automation, water level sensors, and auto-dialer alarm. Work at the Powell site will likely include: a diversion structure and a measurement weir structure pipeline; an energy diffuser structure; and landscaping. The Scott worksite is located 12 miles northwest of Yakima and 1 milesouthwest of Naches Washington. Work at the Scott site will likely include: removal and disposal of existing wooden bridge and abutments; a reinforced concrete fishscreen structure; a fish return pipeline and outfall structure; a fish sampling well; construction of a bridge which includes; site grading, subbase, and road embankments for existing access road; furnishing and placing 4-inch gravel surfacing on existing access road; furnishing and installing riprap; clearing and grubbing for temporary access during bridge construction; landscaping; furnishing and installing chain-link fencing; and miscellaneous embedded metalwork. A Request for Proposals (RFP) is schedule to be issued on a CD-ROM in late May, but all dates are subject to change. The RFP will request offerors to submit written technical proposals detailing: the offeror's proposed methods and equipment; past performance information demonstrating experience with this type of requirement; proposed CPM schedule and other information. Offers will be evaluated on the quality of the proposed work plan and CPM schedule, successful past performance of similar work, the qualifications and experience of proposed key personnel, as well as price and other price-related factors. The solicitation will contain information regarding site visit opportunities. Estimated range for this acquisition: $500,000 to $1 million. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which we will consider. A presolicitation notice (PSN) will be available approximately 1 week after the publication of this notice. Offers may request the PSN or solicitation in writing at the address above, by FAX at (208) 378-5108, or by email to dlarrondo@pn.usbr.gov. All requests should reference the solicitation number. The PSN will also be available via the Internet at "http://www.pn.usbr.gov/contracts." No charge for first copy of CD -- additional copies available for a non-refundable fee of $25 per CD. This requirement is not set-aside for small business. Telephone requests for the PSN or solicitation will not be accepted. See Numbered Note 26. Posted 04/26/00 (W-SN448942). (0117)

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