On or about 12 February 2010, this office will issue Request for Proposal for construction of the REPLACE FUEL STORAGE COMPLEX, DESC 1002, DULUTH ANG, MINNESOTA.

Contractors interested in inspecting the site of the proposed work should contact Ray Tidd, Madison Resident Office, 559 D'Onofrio Drive Suite 200, Madison, Wisconsin 53719-2842, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Telephone: (608) 833-0901 x14, E-mail: Raymond.T.Tidd@usace.army.mil. A tentative site visit date has been scheduled for 23 February 2010. Contact the Resident Office for details concerning meeting place, time, points of contact, and access requirements.

DO NOT submit requests for plans and specifications to the site visit personnel listed above. See Obtaining Solicitation Documents below.
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Project Description: (Approx. quantities)

Acquisition will be best-value RFP.

Work will consist of construct a new aircraft fuel storage complex consisting of two 2,500 barrel above ground fuel storage tanks complete with secondary containment, fixed roof and internal pans, loading and unloading facilities, 2,494 SF fuel pump house, associated piping between tanks, 2165 SF operations building, 3,862 SF fuel equipment storage building, refueler parking, demolition of existing tanks and disposal of sludge. This project will provide all site improvements, utilities, pavements, 1455 LF chain-link security fencing with gates, 150 Kw Diesel emergency generator, access road, area lighting, fire protection and communications support.

The estimated construction cost of this project is between $10,000,000 and $15,000,000.
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The solicitation will close on or about 30 March 2010.

This solicitation is RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION.

The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 400 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Provisions will be included for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed. Performance and payment bonds will be required. Bonding documents including the power of attorney shall bear an original signature by an officer of the surety.


Bidders (Offerors):
Please be advised of on-line registration requirement in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx and directed solicitation provisions concerning electronic annual On-line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov. Representations and certifications are required to be updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to ORCA.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov).

Find solicitation announcement in Fed Biz Opps (www.fbo.gov)
1. Use the Quick Search to locate the project (by entering all or part of the solicitation number) or use the advanced search features offered in the Find Opportunities (large arrow in the middle of the page) or use the Opportunities tab followed by the Advanced Search tab.
2. By using the login feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches. Login might be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.
3. Once you have located your project, click on link to solicitation to view the project. Files may be downloaded from the column on the right side reading All Files or from the Packages tab.
4. If you want other vendors, sub-contractors or contractors to contact you, click on the Interested Vendors tab and then Add me to Interested Vendors link at the bottom of the page.

Questions regarding contractual matters should be made to: Cheryl Bunting (Contract Specialist) at 402 995 2078. Telephone calls regarding Small Business matters should be made to: 402 995 2910. Telephone calls on contents of drawings and specifications should be made to the Project Manager at: 402-995-2768 or Cost and General Engineer Branch (Specification Section) at: (402) 995 2181.

Commander
U.S. Army Engineer District, Omaha
ATTENTION: CENWO-CT-M
1616 Capitol Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102 4901