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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 13,1998 PSA#2199US Army Corps of Engineers, Dist New Orleans, PO Box 60267, New
Orleans, LA 70160 Y -- MARKET SURVEY FOR DUSTPAN DREDGE IN 1999 POC Mrs. Kelley Gele',
(504) 862-1515 Y -- Market Survey For Dustpan Dredge In 1999. This
notice is to conduct a market survey for acquistion planning to
ascertain whether qualified sources with the required equipment capable
of satisfying the government's requirements exist (FAR 7.101). The
purpose of the survey is to locate sources with the required equipment
interested in receiving a solicitation, should one be issued, for
lease of one dustpan hydraulic pipeline dredge, fully operated with
attendant plant, to perform dredging operations in the Mississippi
River at designated locations, primarily between Memphis, TN (MISS
River Mile 735 AHP) and the Gulf of Mexico (MISS River Mile 18.8 BHP).
The dredge shall be not less than 38 inches diameter discharge and not
less than 3600 pump brake horsepower rating for continuous operation.
The rate of advance of the dredge, which is the forward movement of the
dredge while pumping materials, shall be the rate required to maintain
the minimum production rate. The discharge size will be considered to
be the production rate. The discharge size will be considered to be
the production rate. The discharge size will be considered to be the
minimum diameter of either the pump discharge or discharge line,
whichever is the lesser. The suction pipe shall have an intake section
of pipe with valve near the pump for the purpose of inserting dye in
the pump to determine the velocity. The dredge shall be capable of
starting work and working efficiently in 10' depth. The depth of
dredging generally ranges from 12' to 60'. The draft of the dredge
shall not exceed nine feet. The dredge shall be of such design as to
work efficiently and permit passage of other vessels while working in
a 300 to 500 foot wide channel. The dredge shall be adequately powered
and properly equipped for the pump size and horsepower used. The
minimum estimated dredge output shall be 4800 cubic yards per pumping
hour. Attendant plant shall consist of (1) derrick (self-propelled),
(2) derrick barge ("A" frame), (3) floating pipeline (1000 foot), (4)
two tenders, (5) one workboat. This is not a formal solicitation.
Concerns that respond must furnish detailed information concerning the
required equipment and their capabilities NLT 9 Nov 98. Posted
10/08/98 (W-SN260399). (0281) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0145 19981013\Y-0008.SOL)
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