U.S. Army Engineer District, Chicago, Corps of Engineers, 111 North Canal Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606-7206

W -- CRANE RENTAL AT CHICAGO DISTRICT STONE DOCK, CHICAGO, IL SOL DACW23-99-Q-0097 DUE 081999 POC For technical information contact Steve Hungness (312)353-6400 X4009, for contractual information contact Katherine L. McClendon (312)353-6400 X1701. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Request for Quotations to furnish an unmanned crawler crane with a minimum of 100 feet of boom and maximum allowed counterweight to lift a 20 ton stone and an estimated 5000 lbs. of "hook" & rigging at a 60 feet radius and a 10 ton stone at a 80 feet radius. The lifting capacity of the following crane was examined and was found to be acceptable: Manitowoc 4000W. This is an unrestricted acquisition. The proposed crane rental period is for 2 months commencing with delivery 5 days after award. The crane will be used on the US Army Corps of Engineers Stone Dock at the north bank of the Calumet River at the mouth. Road access is available via the adjacent USX Property (formerly US Steel South Works) with entrance at 86th street off South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL. The crane shall be ready to operate no later than 5 days after delivery. Suppliers shall quote a separate line item for the total cost of one mobilization and one demobilization of the crane (includes the delivery, assembly/disassembly if required, testing and return). The supplier of the rental crane shall be required to test the crane in accordance with us Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health requirements Manual EM385-1-1. The government will supply a Corps of Engineers certified crane operator and oiler to mann the crane and perform operational maintenance. Repair of the crane if mechanical breakdown occurs should be included in the cost of the rental. However, any damage to the crane caused by operator negligence is the responsibility of the government. Firms shall provide information IAW the following applicable FAR Clauses: 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and Addenda 52-247-34, 52.212-5 with the following clauses incorporated by reference 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, and 52.232-34, which may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements of the solicitation. Firms must provide their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number or contact Dun and Bradstreet at 1-800-333-0505 to obtain one. Tax Identification Number and business size information should also be submitted with firms quote. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code may be obtained prior to award. Written quote for the item described above is due NLT 4:00pm, 8/19/99 and may be faxed to Katherine L. McClendon, at 312-353-2141 or via e-mail: katherine.l.mcclendon@ usace.army.mil. Posted 08/14/99 (W-SN367865). (0226)

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