Y--Henrietta Crooked-River Levee Rehabilitation

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, intends to issue a solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price Construction Services type contract for Henrietta-Crooked River Levee and Drainage District, Section 1 located in Ray County, MO. The solicitation will be available on or about 5 April 2012 on the FedBizOps website at www.fbo.gov. The Bids will be due approximately 30 days later. The solicitation, including any amendments, shall establish the official opening and closing dates and times. The work is at the Henrietta-Crooked River Levee and Drainage District, Section 1, located along the Right Descending Bank of Crooked River in Ray County, Missouri. The levee suffered flood damages during the 2011 floods. The work generally consists of repairs to compromised landside levee toe slope and replacement of destroyed (lost) riverside and landside levee slope sod cover at various points along the levee. Period of Performance: approximately 70 calendar days 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. If there are no issues with either funding or real estate at the time of award, this levee project will be awarded. At this time, no Pre-Solicitation Conference is planned for this solicitation. If the Government does elect to hold a Pre-Solicitation Conference, the pre-solicitation announcement will be modified accordingly. In accordance with FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is: Between $100,000 and $250,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 237990, and the size standard is $33,500,000. 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 - - - To view or download the solicitation requires registration at the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at http://www.fbo.gov. Downloads are available only through the FBO website. Any amendments will only be available from the FBO website. Bidders are responsible for checking the FBO website frequently for any update(s) to this Pre-Solicitation Announcement or amendments to the Solicitation. The website is occasionally inaccessible due to maintenance. 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. If you experience any difficulties you may need to adjust your firewall or security measures on your computer. Please do not call requesting additional information. The Corps of Engineers has provided all the information we have at this time into this public announcement. We will immediately convey any vital information to the public if received. PLEASE NOTE: CCR REQUIREMENTS: Prior to bidding, vendors must be actively registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system, including creation of an MPIN number. Online registration instructions may be obtained through the following website www.ccr.gov. One can also contact the Contractor Registration Assistance Center at +1 (555) 000-0000 for assistance with CCR. ORCA REQUIREMENTS: Bidders are required to complete ORCA requirements prior to submitting their bids. ORCA may be accomplished at http://orca.bpn.gov. 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 to plan ahead since this is the season for inclement weather. Keep in mind there is limited street parking around the Federal Building. POINTS-OF-CONTACT: The point-of-contact for contractual questions is Ms. Amy Wong can be reached at +1 (555) 000-0000 or by e-mail at contact@example.gov. The point-of-contact for questions regarding the scope of work, plans and specifications, or other technical issues is Heather Collins-Allen, at +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov or Richard Whitsell, at +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov. Contracting Office Address: USACE District, Kansas City, ATTN: CECT-NWK-C, 700 Federal Building 60l East 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-2896