USAED, SACRAMENTO, CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CONTRACTING DIVISION, 1325 J STREET, SACRAMENTO CA 95814-2922

Z -- ECIP MODERNIZE INDUSTRIAL AREA STEAM DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SOL DACA05-97-B-0064 DUE 091697 POC Contract Specialist Andy Ortega (Site Code DACA05) Work consists of demolishing existing underground steam distribution piping and replacing with new. The existing supply piping is in below grade concrete trenches covered by removable concrete sections and some of the existing condensate return piping is direct buried. This procurement will be conducted under SIC code: 1623. The size standard for this SIC code is: $17.0 million. Large businesses competing for this project must comply with the FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on the part of the work it intends to subcontract. The recommended goals for subcontracting are 55.0% for small business, 8.5% for small disadvantaged business, and 3.0% for small business/woman-owned. A firm that submits a plan with lesser goals must submit written rationale to support goals submitted. Estimated cost is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Plans and specifications for this project must be ordered and the check received by the CUT OFF DATE of 08/08/97 to ensure receipt of bid sets at a cost of $21.00 for specifications (text only); and $10.00 for full-size drawings. Half size drawings are not available. Orders received beyond the CUT OFF DATE will not be honored. Plans and specifications will be mailed out on or about 08/15/97. Because a limited number of sets will be reproduced, copies are limited to one set per firm. Payment by company check, certified check or money order made payable to the Finance and Accounting Officer, USAED, Sacramento. Payment must be submitted with order request or delivered in person to USAED, Sacramento, ATTN: Plan Room, 1325 J Street, Sacramento, CA95814-2922. Do not address to the contract specialist for this will delay your order. Firms are requested to provide their name, street and mailing address, telephone and FAX numbers and the solicitation number of the project. All responsible sources may submit a bid/proposal which will be considered by the agency. See Note 26. For a listing of all Sacramento District projects, see Contracting Division's Internet Home Page at http://www.usace.mil/cespk-ct which is updated daily. (0191)

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