US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK DISTRICT 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York, 10278-0090, Attn: CENAN-CT

Y -- CENTRAL BOILER CONVERSION, NATICK SOLDIER SYSTEMS COMMAND, NATICK, MA. SOL DACA51-95-B-0074 DUE 082995 POC Michael E. Taggart, Contract Specialist, (212) 264-0240. The project consists of the replacement of existing oil-fired burners rated at 25,200,000 BTUH with dual fuel (natural gas PSIG) steam boilers rated at 981 BHP. Installation of a new 250 KW natrual gas fired standby generator to be mounted outside on an extended equipment pad. Installation of new gas service (from the meter discharge) to the new burners as well as the new generator, and other miscellaneous boiler plant improvements. Plans and Specifications will be available on 28 July 1995 at a cost of $30.00. This is non-refundable, checks should be made payable to FAO,USA, COE, NED, and sent to the Finance and Accounting Office at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York 10278-0090. The bid opening date is 29 August 1995 at 2:00 PM. The SIC code is 1711. Completion time is 180 calendar days. The estimated cost range is $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00. Note: This procurement is UNRESTRICTED and open to all qualified bidders. A subcontracting plan is required for large businesses. Of this plan a goal of 10 percent to Small Disadvantaged Businesses is preferred. Plans and specifications may be examined at this office, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York, Room 1831, or, at the Northeast Area Office, U.S. Army Engineer District, New York, Bldg. T-1628, 2nd Floor. (Corner of Cavite and Antietam Streets), Fort Devens, MA; Browns Letters, 1167 McBride Ave., West Patterson, New Jersey; F.W. Dodge Co., 1633 Broadway, Paramount Plaza Building, New York, New York. (0192)

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