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Y -- GOVERNMENT HIGHLINE CANAL CHECK STRUCTURES, ENDANGERED SPECIES RECOVERY ACT, GRAND VALLEY UNIT, COLORADO SOL 00-SI-40-4080 DUE 062200 POC Lee Ann Knapp, Contract Specialist at (801) 524-3665, Richard E. Kerr at (801) 524-3681,Patrick Martinez, Technical, at (970) 248-0684 WEB: Acquisition Office, Upper Colorado Region, Bureau of, http://www/uc.usbr.gov/acq/index.html. E-MAIL: Lee Ann Knapp, lknapp@uc.usbr.gov. The work consists of earthwork necessary for the construction of seven concrete check structures, furnishing and installing riprap, furnishing and placing cast-in-place concrete, furnishing and installation of fourteen 12-foot radial gates and their respective hoists, and preparation, painting, and coating of all exposed metalwork. The work is located at north of Grand Junction and Fruita, in Mesa County, Colorado. Estimated price range is between $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. The Two-step, Sealed Bidding Procedure, as prescribed by the FAR (Federal Acquisition Procurement Regulation, subpart 14.5), will be used for the acquisition of the work described in this solicitation. Step one: submittal of a technical proposal, of the offerors proposed construction plan, as described in Section M of the solicitation. Typically plans shall include the following: The offeror's proposed methods and procedures for check structure construction. The offeror's proposed methods and procedures for the removal and control ofwater (both surface and subsurface) for construction. The offeror's planned construction sequencing and proposed methods and procedures to accomplish the construction within the limited right-of-way available for construction. The offeror's proposed equipment selection with some discussion on supporting the selection of equipment. The offeror's plan for winter (cold weather) construction. The proposal shall include details of the offeror's plan for complying with the specification requirements during cold weather construction as related to earthwork and concrete. The offeror's approach to borrow and waste area management and proposed sources for stabilization material and drainage gravel material. The offeror's proposed type of radial gates and hoists to be installed in the check structures. Pertinent information such as manufacturer, gate specifications etc., should be included. The technical proposal should include details of the amount of resources (workers and equipment) that will be dedicated in accomplishing the work on schedule. The technical proposal shall include specific details regarding the offeror's and subcontractor's key personnel and corporate experiences. Step two consists of the following: only those offerors whose technical proposals are acceptable will be invited to submit prices based on the solicitation. Bid, performance, and payment bonds will be required. Work is under SIC Code 1629. Contract performance is to be completed not later than March 20, 2001. All responsible sources may submit proposals which will be considered for award. A site visit is planned on Tuesday, June 6, 2000. Parties interested in observing the work site should meet no later than 10:00 a.m. at the Bureau of Reclamation Grand Junction Office, 2764 Compass Drive, Grand Junction, Colorado. Point of contact for site visit is Patrick Martinez at (970) 248-0684. A subcontracting plan will also be required prior to award, if awarded to a large business. This solicitation will be available in hard paper copy only, approximately May 22, 2000. Cost for the solicitation is $20.00 each. Charges for solicitations include regular U.S. postage. If you would like the package shipped to your by overnight mail, include your express mail account number. To obtain copies of this solicitation, your may pay by check or major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express), using one of the following methods: 1. To order by mail, send check (made payable to the Bureau of Reclamation) and request in writing to the Bureau of reclamation, Attention: Linda Daniel, UC-841, 125 South State Street, Room 6107, Salt Lake City, UT 84138-1102. @. To order by credit card, call 801-524-3693 (Linda Daniel) or send e-mail to ldaniel@uc.usbr.gov. Solicitations can also be picked up at Room 7223. NO REFUNDS ON SOLICITATIONS ONE PURCHASED. REFER TO THE NAME AND SOLICITATION NUMBER IN YOUR REQUESTS. This procurement is not a Small Business Set-Aside. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT ALL RESPONSES WILL BE REQUIRED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS JUNE 22, 2000. Send responses to: Bureau of Reclamation, Attention: UC-841, 125 South State Street, Room 6107, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84138-1102. Posted 05/08/00 (W-SN452602). (0129)

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