Y--Bank Stabilization, Nishu Point, Garrison Project, Riverdale, ND

NA On or about 19 March 2003, this office will issue Invitation for Bids for the construction of Bank Stabilization, Nishu Point, Garrison Project, Riverdale, ND. Bids will be opened on or about 18 April 2003. This project is set-aside under the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program. To be considered for award, successful bidder must be a certified HUBZone contractor. Status as a qualified HUBZone small business concern is determined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordan ce with 13 CFR part 126. If the SBA determines that a concern is a qualified HUBZone small business concern, it will issue a certification to that effect and will add the concern to the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns on its Internet web site at http://www.sba.gov/hubzone. Contractors interested in inspecting the site of the proposed work should contact: Shannon Jeffers, Garrison Project Office, P.O. Box 517, Riverdale, ND 58565 +1 (555) 000-0000 ext 238. DO NOT submit requests for plans and specifications to the site visit personnel listed above. See Ordering below. The work will include the following: (Approx. quantities) Project consists bank stabilization of approximately 400 linear feet of shoreline to protect a Native American Cemetery. The project is located approximately 10 miles south of Whiteshield, ND. Estimated quantities are as follows: 2000 CY of random fill, 2 4,000 SF of Geotextile fabric and 5000 Tons of RipRap. The estimated construction cost of this project is between $250,000 and $500,000. Contractor's Quality Control will be a requirement in this contract. The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 120 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. The plans and specifications are available on Compact Disk (CD-ROM) and will be provided free of charge. It has been determined that the number of Compact Disks be limited to one (1) per firm. Plans and Specifications will not be provided in a printed hard copy format. Contractors may view and/or download this project from the Internet at the following Internet address: http://ebs-nwo.usace.army.mil Ordering of CD-ROM shall be made through the Internet address above. To register on the Omaha District website, go to the Solicitation Registration section of the synopsis and click on the link for Registering. Please include the following information: 1) Name of Firm; 2) Point of Contact; 3) Mailing Address; 4) Street Address for Parcel Delivery Service; 5) Telephone and Fax Phone Numbers with Area Code (FAX numbers are mandatory to ensure the receipt of any amendments that may be faxed. Amendments will be available through the Internet address indicated above. Contractors, Subcontractors and suppliers shall be responsible to check the internet address for amendments.); 6) Level of Participation (General Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier or Plan Room); and 7) Large Business, Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business. If any of the information changes during the advertisement period, submit the information via e-mail to contact@example.gov or by written request or fax. Failure to provide the above information and any changes may cause a delay in receiving CD-R OM and amendments. Questions regarding the ordering of the same should be made to: +1 (555) 000-0000. Telephone calls regarding Small Business matters should be made to: +1 (555) 000-0000. Telephone calls on contents of drawings and specifications should be made to the Project Manager at: +1 (555) 000-0000 or Specification Section at: +1 (555) 000-0000.