USPFO for Colorado, 660 S. Aspen St., Stop 53, Buckley ANG Base, Aurora, CO 80011-9511

Z -- PRESOLICITATION NOTICE -- REPAIR PIPE LINES/CATHODIC PROTECTION SOL DAHA05-98-B-0002 POC David Cole, Contracting Officer (303) 677-9945 E-MAIL: MNIBLETT@COBKF.ANG.AF.MIL, MNIBLETT@COBKF.ANG.AF.MIL. The contactor shall furnish all plant, labor, equipment, materials, and supervision required to perform all operations in connection with constructing Project CRWU 96-1030 located at Buckley ANG Base in strict accordance with the specifications and drawings. The project scope includes replacement of underground water and natural gas piping with associated valves, hydrants, and other accessories. Work also includes the installation of meters, cathodic protection, and repair of roads and other items affected by pipe installation. This project is listed under SIC 1623. The approximate bid opening date is 19 Mar 98. The estimated construction period is 270 calendar days for an estimated contract completion date of 15 Mar 99. The estimated construction cost range is $250,000 to $500,000. It is estimated that a firm-fixed price contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation. Solicitations will be available approximately 13 Feb 98. The solicitation package will be limited to one set per bidder and will be issued on a first come first serve basis as the number of copies is limited. Requests for bid documents must be in writing. Telephone requests will not be accepted. The return address must be a street address and not a Post Office Box. Copies of this solicitation will be distributed to various Plans Rooms throughout Colorado. The site visit will be approximately 7 Mar 98. Place of performance is Buckley ANG Base, Aurora, Colorado. This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED; however, woman-owned, and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDBs) are encouraged to apply. SDB concerns must provide evidence of being a socially and economically disadvantaged business concern. All replies must indicate the firm's size status such as large business, small business, disadvantaged business, or 8(a). An evaluation preference for SDB concerns may be applied. (0030)

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