Emergency Flood Control Works, Hartsburg Levee District, Section 1

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, intend to issue a solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price Construction type contract for Construction Activities at Hartsburg Levee, located in Boone County, MO. The solicitation will be available on or about November 26, 2013 on the FedBizOps website at www.fbo.gov. The Bids will be due approximately 30 days later. The solicitation, including any amendments, shall establish the official opening and closing dates and times.

The general scope of work will require a contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for earthwork operations for the construction of earthen levees. This work will include borrow site operations and all necessary fill placement for landward setback levee repair.

This solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) which will result in the award of a single firm fixed price (FFP) construction contract. The estimated performance period for completion of construction project will be noted in the actual solicitation. At this time, no options have been identified for this project. If the price schedule is changed to include options prior to the release of the solicitation, the pre-solicitation announcement will be modified. If the price schedule is changed to include options after release of the solicitation, the solicitation will be amended accordingly.

At this time, no Pre-Solicitation Conference is planned for this solicitation. If the Government elects to hold a Pre-Solicitation Conference, the pre-solicitation announcement will be modified accordingly.

In accordance with FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is: Between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 237990- Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, and the size standard is $33,500,000.00.

This solicitation will be issued as a Set-Aside for Small Business. In accordance with FAR Part 19, and in coordination with the Small Business Administration (SBA), all responsible Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, HUB Zone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Historically Black Colleges & Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI), sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. Small Business Concerns are strongly encouraged to consider Joint Ventures, Mentoring Agreements, Small Business Consortiums, and other innovative Teaming arrangements in order to leverage or consolidate bonding and financial capacities. The Small Business Administration (SBA) must approve of any such arrangement in advance of submitting a bid.

Bids received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 14. An award will be made to the lowest responsive bid and from a responsible source. Bids will not be accepted or considered by email or other forms of electronic means.

HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION
To view or download the solicitation requires registration at the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at http://www.fbo.gov. Downloads are free and available only through the FBO website. Any amendments will only be available from the FBO website. Bidders are responsible for checking the FBO website frequently for any update(s) to this Pre-Solicitation Announcement or amendments to the Solicitation. The website is occasionally inaccessible due to maintenance. The Government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for a bidder's inability to access the document at the referenced website. If you experience any difficulties you may need to adjust your firewall or security measures on your computer. Please do not call requesting for additional information. The Corps of Engineers has provided all the information we have at this time concerning this public announcement. We will immediately convey any vital information to the public if received.

Prior to bidding, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) system. The System for Award Management (SAM) is a Federal Government owned and operated free web site that consolidates the capabilities in CCR, ORCA, and EPLS. All vendors must verify their information through this web site.

If you were previously registered in CCR and ORCA, your organization's information is already in SAM. You only need to create a SAM account so your information can migrate into your new SAM account.

If you only need to set up a SAM account use this link https://www.sam.gov/sam/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_Migrating_Roles_v1.8.pdf .

If you were never registered in CCR you will need to go to this link and select quote mark Register/Update New Entity quote mark https://www.sam.gov/sam/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_Contract_Registrations_v1.7.pdf .

Please note there are special requirements related to sending/hand delivering your bids to the federal building due to 9/11. Be sure to arrive early in case you have any problems with security. A valid photo identification card issued by the state or federal government will be required to enter the Federal Building (for example a driver's license, military identification card, passport, or an issued state or federal identification card). Take the extra time to plan ahead for inclement weather. Keep in mind there is limited street parking around the Federal Building.

POINTS-OF-CONTACT: The point-of-contact for contractual questions is Willie Hodges. Mr. Hodges can be reached at 816-389-3469 or by e-mail willie.e.hodges@usace.army.mil. The point-of-contact for questions regarding the scope of work, plans and specifications, or other technical issues is Robin Wankum. Mrs. Wankum can be reached at 816-389-3879 or Robin.D.Wankum@usace.army.mil.

Contracting Office Address:
USACE District, Kansas City, ATTN: CECT-NWK-C, Federal Building 60l East 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-2896


Place of Performance:
USACE District, Kansas City ATTN: CECT-NWK-C, Federal Building 60l East 12th Street Kansas City, MO. 64106-2896

Point of Contact(s):
WILLIE HODGES (816) 389-3469

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, intend to issue a solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price Construction type contract for Construction Activities at Hartsburg Levee, located in Boone County, MO. The solicitation will be available on or about November 26, 2013 on the FedBizOps website at www.fbo.gov. The Bids will be due approximately 30 days later. The solicitation, including any amendments, shall establish the official opening and closing dates and times.

The general scope of work will require a contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for earthwork operations for the construction of earthen levees. This work will include borrow site operations and all necessary fill placement for landward setback levee repair.

This solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) which will result in the award of a single firm fixed price (FFP) construction contract. The estimated performance period for completion of construction project will be noted in the actual solicitation. At this time, no options have been identified for this project. If the price schedule is changed to include options prior to the release of the solicitation, the pre-solicitation announcement will be modified. If the price schedule is changed to include options after release of the solicitation, the solicitation will be amended accordingly.

At this time, no Pre-Solicitation Conference is planned for this solicitation. If the Government elects to hold a Pre-Solicitation Conference, the pre-solicitation announcement will be modified accordingly.

In accordance with FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is: Between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 237990- Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, and the size standard is $33,500,000.00.

This solicitation will be issued as a Set-Aside for Small Business. In accordance with FAR Part 19, and in coordination with the Small Business Administration (SBA), all responsible Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, HUB Zone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Historically Black Colleges & Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI), sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. Small Business Concerns are strongly encouraged to consider Joint Ventures, Mentoring Agreements, Small Business Consortiums, and other innovative Teaming arrangements in order to leverage or consolidate bonding and financial capacities. The Small Business Administration (SBA) must approve of any such arrangement in advance of submitting a bid.

Bids received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 14. An award will be made to the lowest responsive bid and from a responsible source. Bids will not be accepted or considered by email or other forms of electronic means.

HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION
To view or download the solicitation requires registration at the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at http://www.fbo.gov. Downloads are free and available only through the FBO website. Any amendments will only be available from the FBO website. Bidders are responsible for checking the FBO website frequently for any update(s) to this Pre-Solicitation Announcement or amendments to the Solicitation. The website is occasionally inaccessible due to maintenance. The Government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for a bidder's inability to access the document at the referenced website. If you experience any difficulties you may need to adjust your firewall or security measures on your computer. Please do not call requesting for additional information. The Corps of Engineers has provided all the information we have at this time concerning this public announcement. We will immediately convey any vital information to the public if received.

Prior to bidding, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) system. The System for Award Management (SAM) is a Federal Government owned and operated free web site that consolidates the capabilities in CCR, ORCA, and EPLS. All vendors must verify their information through this web site.

If you were previously registered in CCR and ORCA, your organization's information is already in SAM. You only need to create a SAM account so your information can migrate into your new SAM account.

If you only need to set up a SAM account use this link https://www.sam.gov/sam/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_Migrating_Roles_v1.8.pdf .

If you were never registered in CCR you will need to go to this link and select quote mark Register/Update New Entity quote mark https://www.sam.gov/sam/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_Contract_Registrations_v1.7.pdf .

Please note there are special requirements related to sending/hand delivering your bids to the federal building due to 9/11. Be sure to arrive early in case you have any problems with security. A valid photo identification card issued by the state or federal government will be required to enter the Federal Building (for example a driver's license, military identification card, passport, or an issued state or federal identification card). Take the extra time to plan ahead for inclement weather. Keep in mind there is limited street parking around the Federal Building.

POINTS-OF-CONTACT: The point-of-contact for contractual questions is Willie Hodges. Mr. Hodges can be reached at 816-389-3469 or by e-mail willie.e.hodges@usace.army.mil. The point-of-contact for questions regarding the scope of work, plans and specifications, or other technical issues is Robin Wankum. Mrs. Wankum can be reached at 816-389-3879 or Robin.D.Wankum@usace.army.mil.

Contracting Office Address:
USACE District, Kansas City, ATTN: CECT-NWK-C, Federal Building 60l East 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-2896


Place of Performance:
USACE District, Kansas City ATTN: CECT-NWK-C, Federal Building 60l East 12th Street Kansas City, MO. 64106-2896

Point of Contact(s):
WILLIE HODGES (816) 389-3469