U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TRANSATLANTIC PROGRAMS CENTER, P. O. BOX 2250, WINCHESTER VA 22604-1450

Y -- FACILITIES SUPPORT, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, EGYPT SOL DACA78-96-R-0020 DUE 070996 POC Contract Specialist G. Steve Ritter (540) 665-3784 (Site Code DACA78) The purpose of this announcement is to solicit names of firms or joint ventures interested in submitting an offer on the following project. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, on behalf of the Government of Egypt, shall award a cost plus award fee contract for minor construction, repairs, operational support, and maintenance at various Egyptian military installations and base facilities. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $ 5,000,000.00 and $ 20,000,000.00. PROJECT SCOPE: The contractor shall mobilize the necessary personnel, equipment, and suppliers to provide for the following support at various Egypt military installations: Minimal design, minor construction, and repair at various Egyptian military facilities on an as-needed basis. The minor construction and repairs are estimated to account for approximately 90 % of the contractor's effort. The contractor shall also provide limited operational support and maintenance for the power plants, water and waste water treatment plants, and associated distribution systems at various military installations. Provide service contracts for the repair and maintenance of speciality equipment and systems, such as fire alarm systems, elevators, complex control systems, HVAC systems, UPS systems, frequency converters, and high pressure hydraulic systems. Included as an option in the contract will be the following requirement: The contractor shall provide O & M training, technical advice, and transportation for Egyptian Air Force (EAF) O & M management and technicians. The contractor shall also procure, receive and warehouse, and issue to the Egyptians consumables, spare parts, and construction materials. The period of performance will be one year with options to extend four (4) additional years. CONTRACT PROCEDURES: Both a technical proposal and price proposal will be required. Evaluation factors are (a) Past experience, (b) Specialized experience (c) Management and Execution Plan, and (d) Price. Contractors will be limited to: (1) U. S. construction firms; (2) joint ventures between U. S. firms, including at least one U.S. construction firm; or (3) joint ventures between U. S. firms and Egyptian firms, including at least one U. S. construction firm. To be considered as a U. S. construction firm, the firm must: Perform construction as a significant part of its business; be incorporated and have a corporate headquarters in the U. S.; have paid corporate franchise and employment taxes in the U. S. for a minimum of two years and shall have filed state and federal tax declarations for a minimum of two corporate years; have paid any applicable taxes determined to be due as a result of such filings; and employ U. S. citizens in key management positions. To be considered an Egyptian firm, the firm must have a minimum of fifty-one percent Egyptian ownership, and must be an independently-owned firm. Firms which are partially or wholly owned, or otherwise affilitated with the Government of Egypt or its agencies are ineligible. Performance guarantees will be required. Tentative date for issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) DACA78-96-R-0020 is 29 April 1996. Tentative date for receipt of proposals is 9 July 1996. Tentative award date is 8 October 1996. Interested suppliers and contractors can inspect the plans and specifications at the address indicated, or purchase them after the RFP is issued. If your firm is interested in being considered for this project you must notify this office of your interest by letter or fax. Only written requests will be accepted. Please respond to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Programs Center, ATTN: CETAC-CT-WC/Mr. Steve Ritter, P. O. Box 2250, Winchester, VA 22604-1450. Mr. Ritter can be reached at telephone no. (540) 665-3784, facsimile (540) 665-4033.(0096)

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