The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the performance of maintenance dredging in East Rockaway Inlet, New York, Federal Navigation Project, with subsequent placement of the dredged mater ial as beach nourishment/shore protection along the Rockaway Beach between B28th Street and B38th Street, Queens County, New York. The proposed maintenance dredging would remove approximately 260,000 cubic yards of sediment to a depth of 14ft. below Mean L ow Water with 2 ft. allowable over-depth in the East Rockaway Inlet Channel. The apparent low bidder will be officially notified by the contracting officer to submit the following information: a) name, location, point of contact, b) evidence of the daily p roduction capability and the output rates of at least 10,000 cubic yards per day for their proposed integrated system of dredging and placement, In addition, a synopsis (narrative detailing the operation to move the dredged material from the dredging site to its final resting place) of the proposed operation is also to be submitted by the apparent low bidder. Bidders should consult with Section 00800 paragraph 1A.1 of the Specifications for detailed submittal requirements. The Contractor who is awarded the project will be required to commence work within five (5) calendar days after the date of receipt of the Notice to Proceed and to complete the work within forty (40) calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor is required to maintain an integrat ed production of at least 10,000 cubic yards per day. It is anticipated that dredging/placement would take place within the approximate time period of October 2006 to March 2007. The estimated cost range for this project is between 1-5 Million Dollars. No award will be made unless a Small Business Sub-Contracting Plan is accepted and approved. The New York District subcontracting goals are specific percentages of the contractors total planned subcontract amount. The goals are as follows: 51.2% with Sma ll Business, 8.8% with Small Disadvantaged Business, 7.3% with Women- Owned Small Business, 3.1% with HUBZone Small Business, 1.5% with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. The duration of this project is approximately 515 calendar days, includ ing optional Items. This procurement is being solicited as UNRESTRICTED. The applicable NAICS CODE IS 237990 with a Small Business Size of $18.5 Million. Plans and Specifications for Solicitation will be available on or about 22 September 2006. Bid Opening date is on or about 23 October 2006 at 2:00 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time). Bid opening will be held in room 1841 of 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York 10278. The media selected for issuance of the synopsis/solicitation and amendment s shall sol ely be at the discretion of the Government; accordingly, the media utilized for this project shall be the Internet and CD-ROM. Paper copies of this solicitation and amendments if any will not be available or issued. Interested parties may download and print the solicitation at no charge at http://www.fedteds.gov. All vendors who want to access solicitations will be required to register with Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (www.ccr.gov) and Federal Data Technical Solution (FedTeds) (www.fedteds.g ov). The new system called Federal Technical Data System FedTeds (http://www.fedteds.gov) is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal Agencies. Business opportunities can be located on Federal Business Opportunities (www.fedbizopps.gov) or the Army single Face to Industry (ASFI) Acquisition Business Web Site (https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi). There will be no automated email notification of amendments. To keep informed of changes: Check www.fedbizopps.gov frequently. A hyperlink posted in FedBizOpps will direct vendors to FedTeds to download solicitations, Plans, Specifications and amendments . Project specification files and drawings are portable document files (PDF) and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using A5. Internet Explorer 6.0 the recommended Browser. However, Internet Explorer 4.x, Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater, Netscape 4.x (except 4.7) and Netscape 5.x are also compatible with FedTeds. Utilization of the Internet is the preferred method, however CDs will be available upon written request stating the solicitation number, or project name, complete company name and street ad dress (we will not deliver to P.O. Boxes), telephone and facsimile number (including area codes). Make check or money order payable in the amount of $15.00 to USACE, NY. DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR) applies to this p rocurement. Prospective contractors must be registered in the Department of Defense (CCR) Database prior to award. Lack of registration in the CCR will make an offeror ineligible to download the solicitation and for award. Information on CCR registra tion and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling
+1 (555) 000-0000 or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. The Contract Specialist for this project is Scott Helmer, US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1843 New York 10278-0090. Phone:
+1 (555) 000-0000. Questions on this procurement should be sent via email to
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