RECOVERY--Z--PROJECT NUMBER 111579, Refurbishment of the Draft Tube Gantry Crane at Jim Woodruff Powerhouse, Chattahoochee, Florida.

RECOVERY--THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO CONTRACTORS UNDER W91278-10-R-0016.

RecoveryRefurbish the 20 ton draft tube Gantry Crane at Jim Woodruff Powerhouse, Chattahoochee, Florida. Contractor to provide requirements as follows: 1. Demolition: remove the upper house canopy permanently and do not reinstall; 2. Mechanical install handrail around top of structural steel frame, 3. Electrical replace electrification rail and brackets (see solicitation for complete requirements). This procurement is UNRESTRICTED. The NAICS code is 333923 for which the size standard is 500 employees. It is contemplated that a Firm Fixed Price contract will be awarded. The solicitation will only be issued as a direct download at the following website: http:www.fbo.gov. The solicitation is due to be posted on or about November 3, 2009. The solicitation will only be issued as a direct download at the following website: https//www.fbo.gov. All prospective contractors, subcontractors and suppliers must be registered in Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) before they will be allowed to download solicitation information. The solicitation will not be provided in printed format, however, the Government reserves the right to revert to paper medium when it is determined to be in the Governments best interest. It is the offerors responsibility to check the website for solicitation posting to include any changes (amendments to the solicitation). Those registering are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. All questions should be sent by email to Angela Taylor, at angela.j.taylor@usace.army.mil

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) contains specific acquisition requirements that must be met when using funds appropriated by the Act. Acquisitions must comply with FAR, and to the maximum extent practicable, be awarded under competitive procedures as fixed-price (FP) contracts.