U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE, ATTN: CESAM-CT (PLANS ROOM NO. 1000A), P. O. BOX 2288 MOBILE ALABAMA 36628-0001, OR 109 ST. JOSEPH STREET MOBILE AL 36602

Y -- 13.8 KVA SWITCHYARD RECONFIGURATION JIM WOODRUFF POWERHOUSE CHATTAHOOCHEE FLORIDA SOL DACW01-97-B-0061 DUE 081297 POC Contact Karen Johnson (334)690-2535 Contracting Officer, Gene L. Curtis (Site Code W31XNJ) Remove existing single-phase and install new three phase transformers (provided by others). Reconfigure 13.8 KVA power train to be unit connected. Construct oil containment area with oil/water separator. Move generator circuit breakers from control room to lower level. Install new 115 kva line metering equipment and circuit switchers. Extensive phasing required to minimize power outage. Drawings are in color which will impose special requirements for plotting plans. Bidders, subcontractors and Dodge/plan Rooms are encouraged to register on the Internet to receive one CD-ROM. Registration instructions are available on the Internet at http://ww.sam.usace.army.mil/sam/ct. Registration may also be completed by faxing to 334-694-4343, Attn: PlansRoom, CESAM. Telephonic requests will not be accepted. In either case, those registering are responsible for the accuracy of the information on the mailing list. Registration must include the firm's physical address, telephone, fax number and a point of contact. Registration should be completed one week prior to the issue date. Bidders, subcontractors and Dodge/Plan Rooms are encouraged to obtain access to the Internet as it is the way of the future. All notifications of changes to this solicitation shall be made through the Internet only. It is therefore the contractors responsibility to check the Internet address listed above daily, for any posted changes to this solicitation. Actual solicitation amendments will be issued either by fax, 3.5" diskette or CD-ROM. The plans and specifications will be issued on Compact Disc (CD-ROM) only and will be provided free charge. Plans and specification will be provided free of charge. Plans and specifications will not be provided in a printed paper format, however, the Government reserves the right to revert to paper medium when it is determined to be in the Government's best interest. All bid forms, bid bonds, and other normal documents required for the bid submittal, including amendments to the bid submittal, shall be in paper medium. Electronic medium for the bid submittal documents will not be allowed. This solicitation included optional items for additional work. Critical path method (Network Analysis System) is required. Bid documents are available on or about 25 June 1997. Estimated cost of work is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Requests for plans and specifications shall indicate in writing whether firm will bid as a prime or a subcontractor. Firm's physical address, telephone numbers, and names of point of contact must also be provided to facilitate any overnight mailing required. This solicitation includes bid options which may be awarded. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered. For this job, a small business is defined as having average annual receipts of less than $17,000,000 for the past three years. Specific questions related to this project may be answered by Mrs. Robin Lambert at (334)690-3486, Fax (334)690-3208. Refer questions on distribution of Plans/Specifications to (334) 690-2535.Unrestricted. All (0153)

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