RECOVERY--Z--PROJECT NUMBER 13625, Sand Creek Watershed, Saunders County, NE Sand Creek Watershed, Saunders County, NE

Federal Business Opportunities Information

Date: 2010 July 9

SOLICITATION NO. W9128F-10-B-0023

On or about 29 July 2010, this office will issue Invitations for Bid for construction of the Environmental Restoration Project, Seven Sediment Dams, Saunders County, Nebraska. (The project is located at Sand Creek and Duck Creek Watershed North of Wahoo, Nebraska in Saunders County, Nebraska) The solicitation will close on or about 30 August 2010.

This solicitation is RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

There will be a formal site visit for this project during the solicitation period. Site visit details will be provided in the solicitation.

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Project Description: (Approx. quantities)

Description of Project to be listed in the announcement: The construction work consists of seven sediment ponds spread throughout the Sand Creek and Duck Creek Watershed. An earthen dam, concrete primary outlet works, and an emergency spillway will be constructed at each of the seven sites. The range of earthen embankment at each site is between 48,000 and 133,000 cubic yard. Each primary outlet works contains a cast in place structure in addition to 220 to 364 linear feet of reinforced concrete pipe. In addition, each site will require between 2400 and 4600 tons of riprap.

The estimated construction cost of this project is between $2,500,000 and $5,000,000.

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The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 365 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: Don Miller 402 995 2051. 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: 402-995-2713 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