B -- WATER QUALITY STUDY OF IOWA RIVER AS AFFECTED BY CORALVILLE RESERVOIR

Notice Date

November 6, 2000

Contracting Office

U.S. Army Engineer District, Rock Island, Corps of Engineers, Clock Tower Building, P.O. Box 2004, Rock Island, Illinois 61204-2004

ZIP Code

61204-2004

Solicitation Number

DACW25-01-Q-0004

Response Due

November 15, 2000

Point of Contact

Elizabeth A. Crawford 309 794-5828 or Cynthia J. Pleasant 309 794-5239

E-Mail Address

Beth Crawford Contract Specialist (Beth.A.Crawford@usace.army.mil)

Description

Under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with The University of Iowa to obtain a Water Quality Study of the Iowa River as it is affected by the Coralville Reservoir. The University of Iowa provides extensive knowledge and historical precedence in conducting this type of study. They have developed specialized instrumentation, software and equipment for performing field analyses and possess the historical database to conduct comparative and multi-year analysis of acquired data. The University if Iowa's extensive professional knowledge, established database, close proximity and exemplary quality control will result in a reduction of time and cost needed to complete the study and will generate substantial savings for the Government. This notice of intent is neither a request for proposal nor a solicitation for offers. No specifications will be furnished.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001108/BSOL001.HTM (W-311 SN5060G4)