On or about 27 June 2011, this office will issue Invitations for Bid construction of the Downstream Blanket Drain Extension, Papillion Creek, Dam Site 11, Omaha, NE. The solicitation will close on or about 27 July 2011.

Federal Business Opportunities Information

Date: 2011 June 10

SOLICITATION NO. W9128F-11-B-0062

On or about 27 June 2011, this office will issue Invitations for Bid construction of the Downstream Blanket Drain Extension, Papillion Creek, Dam Site 11, Omaha, NE. The solicitation will close on or about 27 July 2011.

This solicitation is RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

A tentative site visit date has been scheduled for Tuesday, 12 July 2011.
Contractors interested in inspecting the site of the proposed work need to make reservations with Larry Gann at 402-293-2564 or by email at Larry.J.Gann@usace.army.mil. The meeting place and time will be given when reservation are made.

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)

Clean and regrade a section of the downstream toe area extending from the toe of the downstream berm to the outlet works channel. Installation of a sand blanket in a portion of the newly graded area which shall connect to an existing sand blanket. Placement of PVC pipe in the new sand blanket. Installation of riser pipes connecting to the newly laid PVC pipes. Placement of soil over the new sand blanket. Removal and replacement of a portion of wire mesh fence. Installation of riprap in two sections of the newly graded area.

The estimated construction cost of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000.
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The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 150 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 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: Wayne Weidenhamer 402 995 2074. 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: 402-995-2501 or Specification Section at: 402-995 2184.

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