56--Concrete Retaining Wall Blocks, 41 inch series or approved equal, including delivery to Long Branch Lake Project, Macon, MO.

AMENDED FEBRUARY 11TH: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Stockton Missouri Lake Project, intends to issue a contract for concrete retaining wall blocks, delivered to designated site at Long Branch Lake Project, Macon, Missouri. Any contract resulting will be firm-fixed price, with NAICS code 212311, size standard 500 employees, and being 100% set aside for small business. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7, Required CCR Registration 52.204-8, Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 52.219-6, Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans 52.225-3, Buy American Act 52.232-18, Availability of Funds 52.232-33, Payment by EFT, CCR 52.232-34, Payment by EFT, other than CCR 52.236-4035, US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1 52.237-1, Site Visit 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions 252.232-7003, Electronic Invoicing (WAWF) TO QUOTE: At a minimum, responsible sources shall provide the following: - A price proposal on company letterhead - Remittance address and Telephone number - Federal tax ID # - Duns # Responses to this solicitation are due by 4:00 pm CST on Monday February 23, 2009 at the Stockton Missouri Lake Project office, 16435 East Stockton Lake Drive, Stockton, Missouri. Quotes may be submitted in person, via delivery service or U.S. Mail, via facsimile to +1 (555) 000-0000 or +1 (555) 000-0000, or via email to contact@example.gov. NOTE: The goods advertised under this combined synopsis/solicitation are for the use of, and to be delivered to, the Long Branch Lake Project, Macon, Missouri. The contract will, however, be issued by the Stockton, Missouri Lake Project. QUESTIONS: Please direct any questions to Cindy Clark at +1 (555) 000-0000 or contact@example.gov. AMENDED SPECIFICATIONS: Contractor shall furnish and deliver 41-inch series concrete retaining wall blocks to Long Branch Lake Project, Macon Missouri. Exact delivery point shall be determined by Long Branch Lake Project Manager. All blocks shall be made with Ready-Mixed concrete in accordance with ASTM C94 (most recent revision), with a 28-day compressive strength of 4,000 psi and acceptable air content 1.5% to 7.5% with slump of 5 inches plus or minus one and one half inch. In addition, material shall meet applicable ASTM and local requirements for exterior concrete. Block dimensions shall be uniform and consistent. Surfaces shall be smooth except exterior which shall be textured architectural surface. Blocks shall meet or exceed specifications for RediRock 41 inch series blocks, and shall conform to the general dimensions (approximately 36 inches wide at back, 46 inches wide at front, 41 inches deep except cap blocks). Brand name or equal will be considered. Blocks shall be solid-poured with an interlocking system. Voids for filler material are not acceptable. Block width shall be greater on the front (exposed) surface and lesser on the back, to allow placement of blocks in such a way as to conform to curves. The area where blocks are to be placed is approximately 300 feet long and 6 feet high. Steps will be supplied for a mid-wall location. 41 SERIES BLOCKS: a) Cap Blocks quantity 80 b) Flat-Top Blocks quantity 80 Middle Blocks quantity 160 Bottom Blocks quantity 80 Corner Blocks quantity 14 c) Three-sided Step Blocks quantity 13 - - - end of specifications - - - AMENDED BIDS DUE INFORMATION: Bids are due at Stockton Lake MO by 4:00 pm CST on Monday February 23, 2009. This is an extension from the original bids due date of Friday February 20 at 12:00 noon.