Project Title: Ramp Flumes, Courtland Canal, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Progrm, Nebraska and Kansas

THE DATES INCLUDED IN THIS PRE-SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION. ACTUAL DATES WILL BE ESTBLISHED AT THE TIME THE BID DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON LINE. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE SYNOPSIS FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plans Region, has a requirement for construction services at Courtland Canal, Ramp Flume, near Guide Rock, Nebraska and Webber, Kansas. The principal work is located in two separate locations approximately 30 miles apart. The work activities at both sites consist of: 1) dewatering and unwatering of the canal and earthen foundation material; 2) earthwork to reshape the existing canal profile; and, 3) constructing a reinforced concrete ramp flume. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and the Small Business Size Standard is $33.5 million. The range of magnitude for the project is $250,000.00 to $500,000.00. This procurement will be awarded using an Invitation For Bid (IFB- Sealed Bid), set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 14. This procurement is advertised on an unrestricted basis. Bids will be accepted from all responsive and responsible small and large business concerns. An electronic copy of the solicitation is anticipated to be made available on or around May 27, 2010, at www.FBO.gov. Bids are anticipated to be due on or around June 27, 2010. These dates may be subject to change at the discretion of the Bureau of Reclamation. An organized site visit is anticipated to be offered and the date and time, and other applicable information, will be included in the Foreword page of the solicitation package. Prospective contractors shall have an active registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database in order to receive an award for any Federal Government contract. For more information and registration visit www.ccr.gov. A valid On-line Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) is also required prior to award. To apply visit the website at http://orca.bpn.gov.