Z--Project Title: Glen Elder Dam, Spillway Concrete Repair, Glen Elder Unit, Solomon Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, Kansas

The work to be performed under this solicitation includes: 1) saw cut and remove approximately 35 cubic yeards of existing concrete within the spillway; 2) repair or replace the existing reinforcement (as needed); 3) place new concrete in the areas to be repaired using epoxy-bonded concrete and replacement concrete; 4) dewater the spillway's stilling basin; 5) sandblast and coat the stationary frames on the spillway's flap gates and drainage gallery manhole covers; and 6) remove and replace the leafs (covers) on the spillway's flap gates. The estimated price range for the work is between $100,000-$250,000. Solicitation packages are anticipated to be available on or around February 24, 2004. Proposals are tentatively due on March 24, 2004, at the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, 316 North 26th Street, Room 2035, Billings, Montana 59101. There is no charge for the first copy of the solicitation; additional sets will be provided upon receipt of a non-refundable check or money order in the amount of $9.00 each. After the issuance, the solicitation may be viewed, without charge, at the following offices of the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Regional Office, 316 North 26th Street, Room 2035, Billings, Montana and the Bureau of Reclamation, Nebraska-Kansas Area Office, 203 West 2nd Street, Grand Island, Nebraska, 68801. Procurement method: Request For Proposal (RFP). All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Bureau of Reclamation. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 237990 (new), 234990 (old). To obtain a copy of the solicitation package contact Hart BlackEagle by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or fax your request to Mr. BlackEagle at +1 (555) 000-0000. Contracting Officer: Alma Bergerson, +1 (555) 000-0000 Technical Questions: Robert Schieffer, Civil Engineer, +1 (555) 000-0000 Ext. 203