Y -- Penstock Gate and Lifting Beam

The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) has a requirement for a firm-fixed price contract. Requirement includes but is not limited to provide all labor, materials, coordination, equipment, and supplies required to fabricate, deliver, coordinate installation, and test a new Penstock Gate and Lifting Beam. The work shall includes seal and valve assemblies, lifting beam, coordination of installation of gate and lifting beam into designated penstock gate slot, operation and testing of gate, seals, seal valve and lifting beam, and final placement of gate and lifting beam into ?dogged? position. The project is located in the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States Section, Amistad Dam, Del Rio, TX in Val Verde County. Tentative dates for issuing and closing the solicitation are August 3, 2007 and September 4, 2007 respectively. The work under this contract is for one lump sum bid. Period of performance is 240 calendar days from the date of issuance of Notice to Proceed. The estimated price range for this requirement is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Request for the bid documents must be in writing. No telephone requests will be accepted. Requests must include business name, point of contact, address, telephone number, fax number, email address, and solicitation number. There will be no charge for the solicitation packet that includes plans and specifications. In order to ensure availability of solicitation, it is requested that requests for the solicitation be received by July 31, 2007. The requirement is 100% set-aside for small business and offers are solicited and will be considered from all small responsible sources. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238120 for Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors. The associated small business size standard is $13.0 million dollars annual average gross receipts for the past three years. A pre-bid conference and site visit will be held. Attendance is highly recommended