The Onvia Guide – Disaster Contracting Center Edition

March 30, 2007

Vol. 13 No. 64

This edition of the Onvia Guide contains current disaster-related government contracting opportunities including, government bids, government RFPs, advanced notices on government contracts, and government award information issued by federal, state, and local government agencies.

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Construction - Water Supply, Sewer, Well Drilling, Treatment, Distribution and Disposal

2 Louisiana, Mississippi

Contractor - Lighting (Interior and Exterior)

1 Florida

FSC R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support

1 Maryland

Homeland Security

1 Illinois

IT - Wireless Communications

1 Florida

O&M - Landscaping / Grounds Keeping

2 Mississippi

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Construction - Water Supply, Sewer, Well Drilling, Treatment, Distribution and Disposal

Louisiana

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Bid

Project Name	Electrical and Mechanical Repairs to Pump Station
Owner	Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
County	ORLEANS, LA
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Sharon Knight, Administrative Officer, Contracts Management
Buyer Email	SharonKnight@dotd.louisiana.gov
Buyer Phone	(225) 379-1111
Buyer Fax	(225) 379-1714	ONVIA
Submittal Date	04/25/2007	Business Builder
Value	$500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5948438 - 03/27/2007
Project Num	450-90-0210
Additional Documents	Bid/Proposal Form

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

Letting Date: 4/25/2007 Name: I-10 ; PONTCHARTRAIN PUMP STATION REPAIRS DUE TO HURRICANE KATRINA Description: electrical and mechanical repairs to the pump station Fed ID: ER-ERP1(028) Plan Price: No Charge Project County: Orleans parish Engineer's Estimate: $500,000 to $1,000,000 Contact Name: LANGENSTEIN, LARRY Contact Phone: 504-942-8356. Official construction proposals for bidding purposes may be purchased from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Administration Building Room 101-A, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, or by contacting the DOTD; Email: SharonKnight@dotd.la.gov, Phone: (225) 379-1111, FAX: (225) 379-1714, or by written request sent to Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Contracts Management Section, P. O. Box 94245, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245.

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Construction - Water Supply, Sewer, Well Drilling, Treatment, Distribution and Disposal, Contractor - Electrical, Contractor - Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Power Generation Utilities, Cogeneration Plant, Transmission
Locations:	Louisiana

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Mississippi

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Bid

Project Name	Repairs to Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wastewater Pumping Stations
Owner	City of Picayune
Location	PICAYUNE, MS
Zip Code	39466
County	PEARL RIVER, MS
Sector	State/Municipal	ONVIA
Buyer	Public Works Department	Business Builder
Submittal Date	04/30/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Pre Bid	04/17/2007 MANDATORY
Guide Ref Num	5953265 - 03/28/2007

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

Repairs to the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wastewater Pumping Stations, City of Picayune Sealed bids will be received by the City of Picayune, Department of Public Works at 815 North Beech Street, Picayune, Mississippi 39466. Bids shall be received up to 2:00 P.m. (local time) on April 30, 2007. Any bids received after 2:00 P.M. will be returned unopened. All bids which have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above address in the City of Picayune Council Chambers at 2:00 P.M. (local time) and on the same date. The proposed work consists of repairs to the City of Picayune Wastewater Treatment Plant, which was damaged during Hurricane Katrina. The project includes furnishing all labor, equipment, tools and materials necessary to construct the project, complete-in-place, as shown on the Plans and specified in the Contract Documents. The project also includes repairs to 31 lift stations and mitigation improvements to several lift stations. A copy of the project specifications may be examined at: the Office of the Engineer, Hartman Engineering, Inc., 401 Williams Ave., Picayune, Mississippi; City of Picayune, Department of Public Works, Picayune, Mississippi; F. W. Dodge Plan Room in Jackson, Mississippi; and the Mississippi Contract Procurement Center, Biloxi, Mississippi. A copy of the project specifications may be purchased at: the Office of the Engineer, Hartman Engineering, Inc., 401 Williams Ave., Picayune, Mississippi. A refundable deposit in the amount of $ 75.00, payable to the Engineer, and a written receipt identifying the name and address of the requesting party will be required for each set of complete Bidding Documents requested by a prospective Bidder or any other person. Bidding Documents will be shipped only if the requesting party makes all arrangements and assumes responsibility for all charges. Refunds will be made in accordance with the Mississippi public bid law on documents returned within 10 calendar days in good condition. Each Contractor submitting a bid in excess of $50,000.00 must show on his bid and on the face of the envelope containing the bid, his Certificate of Responsibility Number as required by Section 31-3-1, Mississippi Code of 1972. PRE-BID CONFERENCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL PRIME CONTRACTORS Bidders shall assemble at the City of Picayune, City Hall. Pre-bid Conference representation is to be by a principal of the prime contractor submitting the bid or an individual of the company having authority to make financially binding decisions on behalf of the prime contractor. Failure to be represented at the mandatory pre-bid conference shall cause rejection of the bid without further consideration. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 17, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. (local time) at the City of Picayune, City Hall, 815 North Beech Street, Picayune, Mississippi. A site visit to the Wastewater Treatment Plant will take place at the conclusion of the Pre-Bid Conference. A group site visit to each individual lift station will not take place; however, the contractors are required to visit each site on their own prior to submitting a bid. Bids security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid must accompany each Bid. A certified check or a bid bond is acceptable bid security. If bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register. All Bid Bonds must be accompanied by an appropriate power of attorney designating the Mississippi resident agent The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and of all bills. Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material and/or supply needs. The work under this project has been funded in part by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The City of Picayune reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any and all informalities, and to reject nonconforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids whichever is in the best interest of the city. The City of Picayune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. City of Picayune

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Categories:	Construction - Water Supply, Sewer, Well Drilling, Treatment, Distribution and Disposal
Locations:	Mississippi

Contractor - Lighting (Interior and Exterior)

Florida

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Award

Project Name	Tennis Court Lighting at Pioneer Park
Owner	City of Deerfield Beach
Location	DEERFIELD BEACH, FL
Zip Code	33441
County	BROWARD, FL	ONVIA
Sector	State/Municipal	Business Builder
Contract Amount	$51,540.00	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5942604 - 03/26/2007
Project Num	24-052R

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE WILMA RELIEF EFFORT

March 20, 2007 - The CIty Commission Planned to Approve the Following: Resolution 2007/ - a Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, Awarding Bid #24-052R to Florida Electric Contracting Service for Tennis Court Lighting at Pioneer Park, Damaged by Hurricane Wilma, for a Cost not to Exceed $51,540.00, and Specifying the Funds Therefore.

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Categories:	Contractor - Lighting (Interior and Exterior)
Locations:	Florida

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FSC R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support

Maryland

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Bid

Project Name	Emergency Management and Response Group
Owner	US Department of Health and Human Services
Zip Code	21244
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Robyn Salawitch, Procurement Analyst
Buyer Email	RSalawitch@cms.hhs.gov	ONVIA
Buyer Phone	(410) 786-5153	Business Builder
Buyer Fax	(410) 786-9643	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5950282 - 03/27/2007
Project Num	Reference-Number-A-76-2007-04

Federal Business Opportunities Synopsis General Information Document Type: Special Notice Solicitation Number: Reference-Number-A-76-2007-04 Posted Date: Mar 27, 2007 Original Response Date: Current Response Date: Original Archive Date: Apr 30, 2007 Current Archive Date: Apr 30, 2007 Classification Code: R -- Professional, administrative, and management support services Naics Code: 541611 -- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services Contracting Office Address Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office of Acquisition and Grants Management, 7500 Security Blvd. C2-21-15, Baltimore, MD, 21244-1850, UNITED STATES Description In accordance with the revised Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is publicly announcing the start of a Streamlined Competition for the Emergency Management & Response Group function, Office of Operations Management. The Competitive Sourcing Official (CSO) is Kenneth Buck. The Agency Tender Official is Deborah Schoenemann. The Contracting Officer is Robyn Salawitch. Emergency Management & Response Group (EMRG) is responsible to ensure personnel and physical security for all CMS employees, contractors and visitors on all CMS facilities. This is accomplished through oversight of processes including daily security operations, Occupant Emergency Organizations, special initiatives, surveillance, secure area electronic access control, and PIV card issuance. EMRG is also responsible for planning and coordinating CMS resources essential to emergency preparedness operations. Functions include emergency response planning, training and testing, Continuity of Operations planning, including a written Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), and pandemic planning. These services are currently provided by twenty-one (21) Federal Government employees. In accordance with Public Law 109-115 (119 STAT. 2506, Section 842), CMS will be developing the Most Efficient Organization (MEO) utilizing the Streamlined Methodology. CMS has waived the 45-day extension option when developing the MEO. Upon completion of the study, CMS will make a formal public announcement of the performance decision, which is whether to contract this work out or not. There is no request for proposals (RFP) to be issued. The outcome of this Streamlined Study shall be determined, in part, by using documented market research. Point of Contact Robyn Salawitch, Contracting Officer, Phone 410-786-5153, Fax 410-786-9643, Email RSalawitch@cms.hhs.gov Place of Performance Address: Baltimore, MD Postal Code: 21244 Country: UNITED STATES

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Categories:	FSC R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support, Management Consulting, O&M - Security and Guard Service, Training / Workshops / Facilitation
Locations:	Maryland

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Homeland Security

Illinois

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Amendment

Project Name	Develop Earthquake Exercise
Owner	Illinois Emergency Management Agency
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Martin Dwyer
Buyer Email	Martin.Dwyer@Illinois.gov
Buyer Phone	(217) 557-4827	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(217) 557-1978	Business Builder
Submittal Date	04/23/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5949755 - 03/27/2007
Project Num	05-03-083

Identification Reference Number: 22012123 Agency Reference Number: 05-03-083 Agency: EMA - Emergency Management Services Title: Develop Earthquake Exercise Small Business Set-Aside: No Overview This addendum is to change the dates in Section 4.4. Milestones and Deliverables, and to extend the due date for the RFP to April 23, 2007. Key Information Solicitation Type: Request for Proposal Category: General Services Status: Due Date: 04/23/2007 Due Time: 2:00 PM Local Time Solicitation Contact Name: Martin Dwyer Address: State Emergency Operations Center, 2200 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62703 Phone: 217-557-4827 Fax: 217-557-1978 E-Mail Address: Martin.Dwyer@Illinois.gov Class Code Class Codes: S400 Miscellaneous Services

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Categories:	Homeland Security, Training / Workshops / Facilitation
Locations:	Illinois

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IT - Wireless Communications

Florida

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Bid

Project Name	Broadcast Radio
Owner	Broward County
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Judy Sarver, Director, Public Communications Office
Buyer Email	jsarver@broward.org
Buyer Phone	(954) 357-7583	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(954) 357-6936	Business Builder
Submittal Date	04/13/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5959701 - 03/29/2007
Project Num	2007-0328-0-PI-01
Additional Documents	Bid/Proposal Form

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2007-0328-0-PI-01 BROWARD COUNTY EMERGENCY RADIO STATION DESIGNATION Purpose The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to enter into a multi-year agreement with a designated radio station for the purpose of providing emergency public information through broadcast radio to the tri-county area. It is recognized that providing accurate and timely information during an emergency can save lives and protect property. The safety of our residents and visitors is of vital importance. During the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma in 2005, 98% of Broward County was without electric power, severely limiting televised communication. It is recognized that broadcast radio provides the best opportunity for successful communication in the aftermath of a hurricane and battery-operated radios are of prime importance. Interested radio stations should respond in writing to: Judy Sarver, Director Public Communications Office 115 S. Andrews Avenue Room 506 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 jsarver@broward.org 954-357-7583 FAX: 954-357-6936 Responses should be received no later than: Friday, April 13, 2007 by 5:00 p.m.

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Categories:	IT - Wireless Communications
Locations:	Florida

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O&M - Landscaping / Grounds Keeping

Mississippi

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Bid

Project Name	Removal of Dead Trees
Owner	City of D'Iberville
Location	DIBERVILLE, MS
Zip Code	39540
County	HARRISON, MS
Sector	State/Municipal	ONVIA
Buyer	Jodi Weise	Business Builder
Buyer Phone	(228) 392-9722	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Submittal Date	04/02/2007
Guide Ref Num	5944180 - 03/26/2007

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

The City of D'Iberville will be accepting RFP's for Removal of Dead Trees Damaged by Hurricane Katrina From Public Property and Public RightsOf-Way. RFP's can be picked up at City Hall, 10383 Automall Parkway, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and are due April 2, 2007, by 11:00 a.m. For more information please contact Jodi Weise at 228-392-9722

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Categories:	O&M - Landscaping / Grounds Keeping
Locations:	Mississippi

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Bid

Project Name	Culvert Debris Cleaning
Owner	City of Pascagoula
Location	PASCAGOULA, MS
Zip Code	39567
County	JACKSON, MS
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Brenda Reed, City Clerk	ONVIA
Buyer Phone	(228) 762-1020	Business Builder
Buyer Fax	(228) 938-6749	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Submittal Date	04/26/2007
Guide Ref Num	5956684 - 03/28/2007

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

Notice is hereby given that bids will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Pascagoula, Mississippi, at her office in the City Hall during legal office hours until 2:00 P.M., April 26, 2007, at which time all bids will be publicly opened in the Council Chambers of the City Hall and read aloud for the following: HURRICANE KATRINA CULVERT DEBRIS CLEANING NORTH OF INGALLS AVENUE All bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk of the City of Pascagoula, Mississippi. If a bid is submitted by mail, the post office address of the City Clerk is P. O. Drawer 908, Pascagoula, MS 39 568-0908 . If a bid is hand-delivered, the street address of the City Clerk is 603 Watts Avenue, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39 567-4220 . All bid envelopes shall be marked "SEALED BID TO BE OPENED AT 2:00 P.M., APRIL 26, 2007" and if any envelope is not so marked, any bid contained therein will not be considered. All bid envelopes should contain the bidder's name and mailing address on the face of the envelope and also specify the name of the bid item. Bidder's certificate of responsibility number or a statement that the bid inside is less than $50,000.00 shall appear on the outside or exterior of the envelope or container of such bids, failing which, said bid shall not be opened or considered. Specifications and bid information may be obtained at the office of the Engineer, Compton Engineering, 1706 Convent Avenue, Pascagoula, MS 39567, upon payment of $75.00, which is nonrefundable. The phone number is 228-762-3970 . The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids not conforming to the intent and purpose of the specifications, and to postpone the award of the Contract for a period of time which, however, shall not extend beyond 90 days from the bid opening date. WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL of the City of Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi, this 22nd day of March, 2007. CITY OF PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI BY: Brenda J. Reed, City Clerk

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Categories:	O&M - Landscaping / Grounds Keeping
Locations:	Mississippi