Repair Intake Structure Curtain Walls; Fort Randall Dam, SD

On or about 19 August 2016, this office will issue Invitations for Bid for construction of the Repair Intake Structure Curtain Walls, Fort Randall Dam, SD. The solicitation will close on 23 September 2016. This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED AND OPEN TO LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION. A site visit date and time will be issued with the advertisement package. DO NOT submit requests for plans and specifications to the site visit personnel listed above. See Obtaining Solicitation Documents below. Project Description: (Approx. quantities) Work to be performed includes repair of concrete cracking and spalling, removal and replacement of sealant, and modification of drainage systems on the Ft. Randall Dam intake structure. Work specifically pertains to surficial repair of concrete curtain walls and repair of drains and seals to prevent future damage from freezing and thawing of accumulating water. Although repairs are planned to be non-structural in nature, the contractor shall retain the services of an engineer with experience in structural evaluation and repair to oversee concrete demolition. Removal of existing sealant will require containment and disposal of asbestos. The estimated construction cost of this project is between $150,000 and $250,000. The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 180 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 for Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) is now located in System for Award Management (SAM) database https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. 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 SAM. 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: Patrick Mally 402-995-2070. 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: 402-995-2499 or Specification Section at: 402-995-2494.