Construction of Roanoke River Flood Reduction Project, Bench Cuts 143, 184 and 195, Roanoke River Basin, Roanoke, VA

Projected solicitation issue date (posting on FBO) is changed from 28JUL2008 to 30JUL2008.

Projected solicitation issue date (posting on FBO) is changed from 15JUL2008 TO 28JUL2008.

Work includes flood reduction channel improvements in Roanoke, Virginia, consisting of selective clearing and snagging of the river bed and banks, and excavation of bench cuts in 3 areas along the river banks. Landscaping work includes planting of both large and small trees, grassing all earth areas disturbed by construction, seedlings, and shrubs. Construction will also include rock excavation with some blasting, utility relocations (power poles, power lines, sewer lines, manholes), and demolition work (miscellaneous structures, road, and concrete). Solicitation issue date is scheduled on or about 15 July 2008. The solicitation will be posted on FedBizOps when available for download. IT IS THE OFFERORS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK FedBizOps FOR ANY POSTED CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION AND ALL AMENDMENTS. Solicitation will NOT be available in paper or any other format. Estimated cost range for this project is $1,000,000 - $5,000,000. SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED ON AN UNRESTRICTED BASIS. If a Large Business is selected for this contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN. Suggested minimum percentages will be set forth in the solicitation. Contractors must be registered in the DOD CCR database to be eligible for a contract award. NAICS CODE IS 237990. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDRD IS $31 MILLION.