Z -- Upgrade Water Wells/Piping Distribution Systems under Phases I, II, and III.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Plains Area, has a project entitled Upgrade Water Wells/Piping Distribution Systems under Phases I, II, and III. The project is located at the Grazinglands Research Laboratory in El Reno, Oklahoma. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision for the upgrade livestock water wells and piping, water storage system including sitework, demolition, repair wells, new piping, valves, refurbish tower and associated electrical, mechanical and plumbing work as described in the drawings and specifications.Phase I: New Submersible pump and column pipe, electrical rehabilitation, Pump house removal and repair, 8 inch check valve, gate valve, meter, and flow switch, pipe insulation and heat trace, 8 inch from well #2 to well #1 connection, telemetry to automate system, repair navigational and dry interior lights, piping to by-pass building #156 new gate valves and remove check valve etc. Phase II: New Air Relief Valve, 8 inch from well #1 and #2 tie-in, Insulation and heat race wire for aerial crossing. Phase III: Ladder and Safety Climb Device, Welding and prep and painting, waste disposal and miscellaneous rehabilitation. There will be a non-refundable fee of $50.00 for the plans and specifications. To request plans and specifications, mail your request on company letterhead and include a Cashiers Check or money Order payable to "USDA, ARS, SPA". Plans and specifications may also be picked up in person at the following address: USDA, ARS, SPA. 7607 Eastmark Dr., Suite 230 College Station, Texas 77840. One solicitation for all three phases (Phase I, II, and III) will be issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to be issued o/a August 6, 2002. No telephone requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. All requests must reference IFB #11-7MN1-02. The estimated Price Range is: $250,000 to $500,000.