RECOVERY--Z--Remove existing generators, and furnishing and installing new 40 KW, 120/240V, diesel powered generators and associated electrical service.

Amendment 02 to Correct Technical Specifications and extend Bid Opening Date

RECOVERY--The Corps of Engineers has a need for a contract removing existing generators, and furnishing and installing new 40 KW, 120/240V, diesel powered generators and associated electrical service.

The Work is located at two different locks, Lock and Dam 8, and Lock 9 Allegheny River. The new generators will be located exterior to the buildings at each project, Dam 8, Allegheny River near Reesdale and Lock & Dam 9, Allegheny River near Rimer, Armstrong County, PA

Work at both projects consists of removing the existing 10KW generator, fuel tank, exhaust and accessories, and furnishing and installing new 40 KW, 120/240V, single phase, diesel powered generator with double wall subbase fuel tank and outdoor weather/sound enclosure. Provide re-enforced concrete support for generator and new 6 concrete reinforced slabs. Furnish and install new main disconnect switch, automatic transfer switch, wiring and conduits, and new electric service facilities.


The period of performance will be 180 calendar days. Magnitude of the project is between $250,000 to $500,000. This procurement will be 100% set-aside for SBA Certified HUBZone firms (certification as HUBZone concern is made through the US Small Business Administration). The Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued approximately July 23, 2009 on-line only through the Federal Business Opportunities website; therefore, requests for hardcopies of the specifications and drawings will not be honored. Requests must be made by registering for this solicitation at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Once registered, vendors, plan rooms and printing companies will be able to download the solicitation and drawings on or after the above issuance date. For additional contracting opportunities go to the Army Single Face to Industry website at https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/, click on Contracting Opportunities and follow the directions or go to http://www.fedbizopps.gov, click on Go Find Business Opportunities and follow the directions.