Z--Roller Chain Installation, Oahe Dam, Pierre, South Dakota

On or about 26 January 2005, this office will issue Invitation for Bids for the construction of Roller Chain Installation, Oahe Dam, SD. Bids will be opened on or about 27 February 2006. This solicitation is unrestricted and open to both large and small business participation. Contractors interested in inspecting the site of the proposed work should contact Eric Stasch, Oahe Project, 28563 Powerhouse Road, Pierre, South Dakota 57501 PHONE NUMBER: +1 (555) 000-0000 ext 3001. 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) Remove existing and reinstall 4 new gate roller assemblies on each of 6 large hydropower gates for a total of 24 assemblies. Each assembly will have 60 Rollers with links, pins, and snap rings. Assemblies will be put together by the Contractor from indiv idual Government furnished parts, then remounted to each gate. Each of the 24 assemblies will weigh approximately 3,000 lbs. Work will be done with the gates in place inside the Outlet Works structure. The estimated construction cost of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. 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 90 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Provisions will be included for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work i n the time allowed. Performance and payment bonds will be required. Bonding documents including the power of attorney shall bear an original signature by an officer of the surety. Bidders (Offerors): Please be advised of on-line registration requirement in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database http://www.ccr.gov/ and directed solicitation provisions concerning electronic annual On-line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at http://orca.b pn.gov. Representations and certifications are required to updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or u pdate to ORCA. Obtaining Solicitation Documents: This office will no longer send copies (paper of CDS) of amendments and solicitations to interested parties. Solicitations documents will be posted on FedTeds. FedTeds is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeg uard acquisition-related information. When Solicitation documents have been issued and posted to FedTeds, synopsis or pre-solicitation notice will be amended and a link provided to access FedTeds. The process to download from FedTeds will be provided wit h the link. Registration instructions can be found on the FedTeds website (https://www.fedteds.gov) by clicking on the Register with FedTeds hyperlink. Interested bidders should select the Begin Vendor/Contractor Registration Process option. The information listed b elow is required to register. 1. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN). 2. DUNS Number or CAGE Code. 3. Telephone Number. 4. E-Mail address. 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 Manag er at: +1 (555) 000-0000 or Specification Section at: +1 (555) 000-0000.