J -- Retube Boiler

The Federal Correctional Institution, Sheridan, Oregon, is soliciting for the retubing of one boiler, Kewanee L3W-500, 84" diameter, 3-pass, Scotch Classic. The contractor shall provide all materials and labor to remove, replace, and dispose of 299 boiler tubes, inclusive of any and all associated work on the tube sheet face, provide hydrostatic testing, and warranty. Replacement tubes shall be in accordance with the following material specifications: SA178, grade A, STR, 2-1/2" diameter, .105 gauge. The approximate length of the “direct” boiler tubes is 12' 1-1/4" and “return” tubes 14' 1-1/4". The contractor shall be responsible for verification of all boiler data and specifications prior to bid offer and commencement of work. All work shall be completed within forty-five days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The magnitude of this project is between $25,000 and $100,000. The solicitation will be available on or after June 18, 2004, and will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration’s Federal Business Opportunities web site http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Hard copies of the solicitation document will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.