The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, intends to issue a solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price Construction type contract for the installation of up to 15 relief wells, the relief well collector pipe system including the toe-drain along the floodwall, and minor structural, mechanical and electrical modifications to an existing pump station and discharge system adjacent to the Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities power generation and water treatment facility (the quote mark BPU Floodwall quote mark ). The solicitation will be available for viewing on or about August 15, 2014 on the Army Single Interface to Industry (ASFI) Acquisition Business Web Site at www.acquisition.army.mil/asfi/. The Bids will be due approximately 30 days later. The solicitation, including any amendments, shall establish the official opening and closing dates and times. This solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) which will result in the award of a single firm fixed price (FFP) construction contract. The estimated performance period for completion of construction project will be noted in the actual solicitation. At this time, no Pre-Solicitation Conference is planned for this solicitation. If the Government does elect to hold a Pre-Solicitation Conference, the synopsized (presolicitation) announcement will be modified accordingly. In accordance with FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is: Between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 237990, and the size standard is $33,500,000.00. This solicitation will be issued as a Set-Aside for Small Business. In accordance with FAR Part 19, and in coordination with the Small Business Administration (SBA), all responsible Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, HUB Zone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Historically Black Colleges & Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI), sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. Small Business Concerns are strongly encouraged to consider Joint Ventures, Mentoring Agreements, Small Business Consortiums, and other innovative teaming arrangements in order to leverage and/or consolidate bonding and financial capacities. The Small Business Administration (SBA) must approve of any such arrangement in advance of submitting a bid. Bids received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 14. An award will be made to the lowest responsive bid and from a responsible source. Bids will not be accepted or considered by email or other forms of electronic means. HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION - - - You may go to the Army Single Interface to Industry (ASFI) Acquisition Business Web Site at www.acquisition.army.mil/asfi/ to view or download the solicitation and any subsequent amendments. Bidders are responsible for checking ASFI frequently for any update(s) or amendments. The website is occasionally inaccessible due to maintenance. If you experience difficulties viewing this opportunity at ASFI then; an alternate site is the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. The web address is https://www.fbo.gov . The Government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for a bidder's inability to access the document at the referenced website(s). If you experience any difficulties you may need to adjust your firewall or security measures on your computer. The US Army Corps of Engineers has provided all the information we have at this time into this public announcement. Vital information will be conveyed immediately to the public when and if received. PLEASE NOTE: System for Award Management (SAM) requirements: In accordance with the provision at FAR Subpart 52.204-7 (a)(4), the prospective awardee shall be registered and the record marked quote mark active quote mark in the SAM. For more information on SAM registration visit https://www.sam.gov under the HELP tab and select User Guides from the left margin. Please note there are special requirements related to sending/hand delivering your bids to the federal building due to 9/11. Be sure to arrive early in case you have any problems with security. A valid photo identification card issued by the state or federal government will be required to enter the Federal Building (for example a driver's license, military identification card, passport, or an issued state or federal identification card). Keep in mind there is limited street parking around the Federal Building. POINTS-OF-CONTACT: For contractual questions, Sheila Nimrod at
+1 (555) 000-0000 or
contact@example.gov For technical questions (i.e. scope of work, plans and specifications), Robin Wankum
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contact@example.gov Contracting Office Address: USACE District, Kansas City, ATTN: CENWK-CT, 700 Federal Building 60l East 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-2896 Place of Performance: USACE District, Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Floodwall, Fairfax-Jersey Creek Contracting Office Address: USACE - ATTN: CENWK-CT Kansas City District 700 Federal Building 60l East 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64106-2896 Place of Performance: Kansas City Wyandotte County, Kansas US Point of Contact(s): Sheila Nimrod,
+1 (555) 000-0000 USACE District, Kansas City
