The Onvia Guide – Disaster Contracting Center Edition

June 1, 2007

© 2007 Onvia, Inc.

Vol. 13 No. 108

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. Your Onvia Guide notices are currently sorted by Category, then Location, then Information Type. Click on the desired hyperlink below to view that section of your Onvia Guide. A/E - Clean Water / Wastewater 1 Texas Construction - Airports, Navaids, Airport Lighting, Terminals and Hangars 1 Louisiana Construction - Hospitals and Medical Facilities, Research and Development Facilities 1 Mississippi Dredging 1 Mississippi FSC 10 - Weapons 1 Texas FSC 23 - Ground Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, Cycles 1 District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Services 2 Georgia, Oregon Safety and Fire Protection Equipment 1 Ohio

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A/E - Clean Water / Wastewater

Texas

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RFP/RFI/RFQ

Project Name	Professional Engineering Services
Owner	City of Bridge City
Location	BRIDGE CITY, TX
Zip Code	77611
County	ORANGE, TX	ONVIA
Sector	State/Municipal	Business Builder
Buyer	Don Fields, City Manager	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Submittal Date	06/18/2007
Guide Ref Num	6218851 - 05/29/2007

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE RITA RELIEF EFFORT

City of Bridge City, Texas has been granted a set-aside award from the Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA) for the following projects as part of the Hurricane Rita Disaster Recovery Critical Infrastructure program: 1) water and sewer infrastructure, including demolition of water tower damaged by high winds from Hurricane Rita, and construction of replacement tower; 2) replacement of wastewater treatment plant traveling bridge sludge scraper, removal systems and controls damaged by high winds from Hurricane Rita; 3) replacement of inadequate drainage system along Ferry Road to mitigate future flooding, which will require the relocation of water and sanitary sewer lines; 4) clean-out of drainage system along US87 (Texas Avenue) silted up by runoff from Hurricane Rita floodwaters. Accordingly, the City is seeking to contract with a qualified management firm to administer the contract. Copies of the Request for Qualifications are available at the Office of the City Manager (see address below). Please submit your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for these proposed services to the address below: Don Fields, City Manager City of Bridge City 260 Rachal Bridge City, Texas 77611 Proposals must be received by no later than 10:00 am on the 18th day of June, 2007 to be considered. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals, engineers or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Bridge City, Texas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Categories:	A/E - Clean Water / Wastewater, A/E - Structural
Locations:	Texas

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Construction - Airports, Navaids, Airport Lighting, Terminals and Hangars

Louisiana

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Bid

Project Name	Hurricane Katrina Damage Repairs Williams & Mcdermott Hangars
Owner	Orleans Levee District
Location	NEW ORLEANS, LA
Zip Code	70112
County	JEFFERSON, LA; ORLEANS, LA
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Board of Commissioners
Buyer Phone	(504) 286-3100	ONVIA
Submittal Date	06/12/2007	Business Builder
Pre Bid	05/30/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	6219974 - 05/29/2007
Project Num	9577710

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

Sealed proposals will be received by the Orleans Levee District, 6920 Franklin Avenue, Administration Building, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122 until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2007 opened and publicly read aloud for: OLD PROJECT NO. 9577710 Orleans Levee District New Orleans Lakefront Airport Hurricane Katrina Damage Repairs Williams & McDermott Hangars Bids received after the above specified time will not be considered. Included in the work are the Interior and Exterior repairs to the buildings damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Drawings, specifications and contract documents may be examined and obtained from Richard C. Lambert Consultants, LLC, 521 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, LA 70448 Phone (985) 727-4440 upon deposit of $300.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above. Bidders are invited to attend a Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2007, in the Conference Room located in Franklin Avenue Administration Building at 6920 Franklin Avenue. Attendance at this conference is not required but bidders are advised to attend and participate. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with LA. R. S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. Bids must be submitted on forms provided by the Owner. Envelopes containing bids and be guarantee must be sealed, marked with the project name, and with the Contractor's name as it appears on the License and Louisiana Contractor's license number. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U. S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. 2006. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualified by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Orleans Levee District and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five (5%) by any method is acceptable. Bids shall be accepted from Contractor's who are licensed under LA. R. S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA. R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R. S. 38:2214. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact. A portion of this project is funded from the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program. Contractor must adhere to Davis-Bacon Wage Rates, Equal Opportunity Clause, and Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications.

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

Categories:	Construction - Airports, Navaids, Airport Lighting, Terminals and Hangars
Locations:	Louisiana

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Construction - Hospitals and Medical Facilities, Research and Development Facilities

Mississippi

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Presolicitation

Project Name	Hurricane Relief-Diagnostic Imaging Center Radiation Oncology Clinic
Owner	NAVFAC, Southern Division
Location	BILOXI, MS; CHARLESTON, SC
Zip Code	29406, 39534
County	HARRISON, MS; CHARLESTON, SC
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Rhonda Earney, Contract Specialist
Buyer Email	rhonda.earney@navy.mil
Buyer Phone	(843) 820-5618
Buyer Fax	(843) 818-6811	ONVIA
Submittal Date	06/13/2007	Business Builder
Value	$11,000,000.00 to $12,000,000.00	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	6245977 - 06/01/2007
Project Num	Reference-Number-N69450-IPTGC-RE2

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORT

Federal Business Opportunities Synopsis General Information Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Solicitation Number: Reference-Number-N69450-IPTGC-RE2 Posted Date: May 31, 2007 Original Response Date: Jun 13, 2007 Current Response Date: Jun 13, 2007 Original Archive Date: Jun 28, 2007 Current Archive Date: Jun 28, 2007 Classification Code: Y -- Construction of structures and facilities Naics Code: 236220 -- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Contracting Office Address Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, NAVFAC Southeast, South, 2155 Eagle Drive, North Charleston, SC, 29406, UNITED STATES Description THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION; SPECIFICATION, OR DRAWING AVAILABLE for this project at this time. The Reference Number for this announcement is N69450-IPTGC-RE2. The Government will use responses to this Sources Sought Market Survey to make an appropriate acquisition decision. CONTRACT TYPES www.wbdg.org-The Government anticipates awarding a 100% Plans and Specification Construction Contract for P-806C Hurricane Relief-Diagnostic Imaging Center Radiation Oncology Clinic, Keesler Air Force Base, MS within the next several months. EVALUATION CRITERIA ? Provide information on your firm?s experience, past performance and financial strength to handle this contract. Also provide information on your staffing plan and work approach that will give the Government a high level of confidence that the work will be completed within project completion time, within budget constraints, and at the same time meet the Governments quality expectations. The estimated cost for this construction project is between $11,000,000 and $12,000,000. Indicate your firms capability in the type work listed below: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project includes a 12,863 SF clinic, a 1,682 SF (approximately 121 foot long) connector to the existing hospital, and a 1,596 SF Entry/Drop-off. This project will provide an elevated one-story steel frame and concrete addition on pile foundations, with a concrete slab, concrete and glass exterior, a modified bitumen roof, and all mechanical and electrical systems. It will be an adequately sized, efficient, modern, hurricane-protected Diagnostic Imaging Center for the Radiation Oncology Clinic to serve the eligible beneficiaries in the Biloxi/Gulfport MS area. The project also includes two linear accelerator vaults, a simulator room, exam rooms, physician offices, physicists' work areas and offices with support spaces. With greater building heights being required by the linear accelerators with their vault shielding requirements, floor to floor heights are separate and independent of the existing hospital building. An enclosed connector corridor ties the new addition back to the hospital's outpatient clinic through a vertical circulation element of the existing hospital. Expressly list the following as technical requirements demonstrated on similar type projects completed in the last 3 years. The vaults require specialized high-density concrete varying from 3.5 to 8 feet thick, placed at walls and roof. The vaults require special shielded doors, containing lead plate and borated panels, weighing between 3000 and 5000 pounds each. The doors are electrically operated. The Simulator Room will contain a CT scanner, which requires specialized shielding in the walls. The Lin Acc?s require special power conditioning gear (electrical) for the power supply. High-end finishes to compete with private sector radiation oncology facilities. This has resulted in the selection of several unusual finish systems and decorative items/devices. The building directly connects to a working hospital. Systems are all tied to the hospital systems (plumbing, med gas, elect, chilled water, steam, comm. and fire alarm/mass notification. The construction duration will be less than or equal to 545 calendar days from date of contract award. EVALUATION CRITERIA - Provide information on your firm?s experience, past performance and financial strength to handle this contract including any Joint venture or mentor-prot?g? relationships. Also provide information on your logistics plan, staffing plan, and work approach that will give the Government a high level of confidence that the work will be completed within project time and budget constraints and will meet the Government?s quality expectations. A. Provide information concerning your Experience on similar projects and how well you Performed on those projects: ? Up to three similar Medical Facility projects with one being completed within the last 3-years- to include a description of the project, construction cost, completion date, information demonstrating satisfactory performance, and contact information for references. ? Describe your firms overall construction experience on Medical Facilities. B. Provide the following Financial information: ? Letter from your surety indicating your bonding capacity for a single project and total aggregate bonding capacity. ? Letter from your bank specifying the amount of your line of credit and amount available under this line. ? Provide the first page of your Central Contractor Registration (CCR) profile from www.ccr.gov. ? Identify business category: large or small (if small indicate which if any of the following Federal government sub-categories apply to your firm; Veteran Owned Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a) certified Small Business or Woman Owned Small Business). C. Provide narrative of a Logistics Plan that addresses the following: ? Identify major materials, including likely sources and storage locations for equipment that will require long lead time and large volumes. ? Identify the strategy for berthing and meal provisions of the entire workforce. D. Provide a Staffing Plan that addresses the following: ? Organizational Chart that identifies the key personnel and individuals on the construction team that show clear lines of authority, responsibility, and communication between corporate staff, key on-site staff, and subcontractor interface o Provide resumes of key personnel. ? Identify work that will be typically self performed as well as necessary subcontractors ? Indicate relationship that exists with the subcontractors or the means in which others will be established ? Provide evidence that you can provide an appropriate workforce (skilled & unskilled) in this market. Provide narrative of a Work Approach that addresses the following: ? Familiarity with the difficulties, uncertainties and risks associated with the work and identify risk mitigation strategies (i.e., long lead items, etc.) ? Management techniques that have been used for early detection/resolution of issues concerning differing site conditions, customer requested changes, etc. ? Provide techniques that may be used to minimize time growth. THE CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMITTING THE ABOVE CRITERIA IS TUESDAY, 13 June 2007 AT 2:00 p.m. (EDT). The number of submittals required is one original and two copies. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. The address for submitting your package in regards to this Sources Sought Market Survey is? NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, SOUTHEAST, ATTN: MS RHONDA EARNEY, CODE IPTGC/REE, P. O. BOX 190010 N. CHARLESTON, S.C. 29419-9010. FOR FEDERAL EXPRESS PURPOSES 2155 EAGLE DRIVE, N. CHARLESTON, S. C. 29406. POINT OF CONTACT MS RHONDA EARNEY, Contract Specialist, telephone 843-820-5618. FAX NULL, EMAIL Rhonda.earney@navy.mil. Ms. Shirley Shumer, Program Management Assistant, phone 843-820-5923, EMAIL: Shirley.shumer@navy.mil Point of Contact Rhonda Earney, Contract Specialist, Phone 843-820-5618, Fax 843-818-6811, Email rhonda.earney@navy.mil - Shirley Shumer, Program Management Assistant, Phone 843-820-5923, Fax 843-820-5853, Email shirley.shumer@navy.mil Place of Performance Address: Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS Postal Code: 39534 Country: UNITED STATES

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

Categories:	Construction - Hospitals and Medical Facilities, Research and Development Facilities, Construction - Office / Retail Buildings, Construction - Renovation, Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation, Contractor - Concrete, Masonry and Steel, FSC Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Locations:	Mississippi, South Carolina

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Dredging

Mississippi

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Amendment

Project Name	Marine Debris Removal
Owner	US Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command, Atlantic
Location	BILOXI, MS; NORFOLK, VA
Zip Code	23510, 39530
County	HARRISON, MS; NORFOLK CITY, VA
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Belinda Trout, Contracting Specialist
Buyer Email	belinda.d.trout@uscg.mil	ONVIA
Buyer Phone	(757) 628-4262	Business Builder
Buyer Fax	(757) 628-4135	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	6245495 - 06/01/2007
Project Num	HSCG8407RHYV063
Additional Documents	Amendment

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

Federal Business Opportunities Amendment clarification 01 General Information Document Type: Presolicitation Notice Solicitation Number: HSCG8407RHYV063 Posted Date: May 09, 2007 Original Response Date: Current Response Date: Original Archive Date: Current Archive Date: Classification Code: P -- Salvage services Set Aside: Total Small Business Naics Code: 562111 -- Solid Waste Collection Contracting Office Address Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commander (flp), USCG Maintenance and Logistics Command - Atlantic, 300 East Main Street Suite 950, Norfolk, VA, 23510-9112, UNITED STATES Description Synopsis: Solicitation HSCG84-07-R-HYV063 for Marine Debris Removal in Jackson, County, MS for the following sites--Bumma Go Hill Waterway, Bayou Pierre Canal, Cedar Point Bayou, Dead River Road Canal, Graveline Bayou (Open Water), Graveline Bayou Feeder, Vaughndale Drive, Windrift Lane, Lang Bayou (Open Water), Light Bayou, Mary Walker Bayou (Open Water), Pascagoula River (Open Water), Robert Hiram Drive Canal, Seacliffe Bayou, West Prong Bayou Casotte, Escatawpa River, Dutch Bayou, Pacagoula River, and Yazoo Lake.-- will be available on this site and on Coast Guard MLCLANT Intranet Web site http://www.uscg.mil/mlclant/fdiv/fdiv.html on or about May 14, 2007. Any correspondence concerning this acquisition shall reference Request for Proposal (RFP) Number HSCG84-07-R-HYV063. The closing date for this solicitation will be on or about May 29, 2007. Marine debris removal services shall include all labor, materials, equipment and any other items or services applicable or appropriate to remove and dispose of debris deposited from Hurricane Katrina that poses an immediate threat to improved property, public health and/or safety as required under Section 403(a)(3) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) as amended. The applicable NAICS code is 562111, Size Standard is $11.5 million. (For the calculation of annual receipts and number of employees see parts 121.104 and 121.106 in SBA?s Small Business Size Regulations, http://www.sba.gov/regulations/121/). This requirement will be issued as 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. CCR can be obtained by accessing the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. The Government anticipates awarding this contract as Firm Fixed Price. Work shall commence 5 days after award of contract and the estimated time to complete work is 90 days after commencement of work. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: -Technical Approach (most important) -Corporate Experience (less important than Technical Approach) -Past Performance (as important as Corporate Experience) -Stafford Act - Extent Employing Local Firms and Individuals (as important as Corporate and -Past Performance) -Price (least important.) A preference for local business is included in this solicitation, in accordance with the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (PL 106-390) 42 U.S.C. ? 5150 (Use of Local Firms and Individuals (Sec. 307)). All interested parties should continue to monitor the FedBizOpps website or the MLCLANT website at http://www.uscg.mil/mlclant/fdiv/fdiv.html for all information concerning referenced solicitation. No paper copies of the solicitation and/or amendments will be distributed. All vendors will be responsible for obtaining the solicitation and any subsequent amendments from the above sites. If technical difficulties are experienced while downloading attachments, a copy of the attachments on a computer disc may be requested via the e-mail address below. Any and all questions concerning this requirement should be submitted, in writing, to Belinda Trout at belinda.d.trout@uscg.mil Point of Contact Belinda Trout, Contracting Specialist, Phone 757-628-4262, Fax 757-628-4135, Email belinda.d.trout@uscg.mil - Belinda Trout, Contracting Specialist, Phone 757-628-4262, Fax 757-628-4135, Email belinda.d.trout@uscg.mil Place of Performance Address: JACKSON COUNTY, MS Postal Code: 39530 Country: UNITED STATES

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

Categories:	Dredging, FSC P - Salvage Services, O&M - Garbage, Refuse and Solid Waste Collection
Locations:	Mississippi, Virginia

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FSC 10 - Weapons

Texas

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Presolicitation

Project Name	Seeking Information
Owner	USACE, Ft. Worth District
Zip Code	76102
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Nicholas Johnston
Buyer Email	nicholas.i.johnston@swf02.usace.army.mil
Buyer Phone	(817) 886-1083	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(817) 886-6403	Business Builder
Submittal Date	11/30/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	6234146 - 05/31/2007
Project Num	W9126G-07-X-HURC

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORT

Federal Business Opportunities Synopsis General Information Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Solicitation Number: W9126G-07-X-HURC Posted Date: May 30, 2007 Original Response Date: Nov 30, 2007 Current Response Date: Nov 30, 2007 Original Archive Date: Jan 29, 2008 Current Archive Date: Jan 29, 2008 Classification Code: 10 -- Weapons Set Aside: N/A Contracting Office Address US Army Engineer District, Fort Worth, PO Box 17300/819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102-0300 Description The Southwestern Region of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking information on the availability and capabilities of local small and other small business contractors who could provide supplemental assistance in handling mission requirements assigned to the Corps of Engineers in support of disaster relief efforts that could result from hurricanes hitting along the Gulf Cost and coming inland during the 2007 hurricane season. The Corps of Engineers has some pre-positioned contracts for such commodities/services as ice, power generators, water, temporary roofing/housing, and debris removal. However, this market research effort is sought to increase our awareness of, and opportunities for, local small and other small business resources that could assist in the event the existing emergency contract capacities/capabilities are exceeded, as well as to have a cadre of local small and other small business contractors who can respond to additional mission assignments in other relief areas. It is envisioned that due to the timeframe needed to respond to the emergency situations, limited competitive procurement procedures will need to be utilized for actions not issued under existing emergency contracts. Where opportunities for full and open competition ex ist, we will utilize that procurement process. Awards will be conducted in accordance with the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C., 5121 et seq.) and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 26.2 Disaster or Emergency Assistance Activities which provides preference to the extent feasible and practicable, to those organizations, firms, or individuals residing or doing business in the area affected by such major disasters or emergencies As part of this process, we are seeking information about local small and other small businesses capable of providing the following services that could be required under a hurricane relief effort: (1) Temporary Roofing/Housing; (2) Debris Removal, (3) Dredging, (4) Levee and Placement Area Repairs (5) Power Generation Support, (6) Quality Assurance personnel for assessing Roofing and Debris impacts as well as assisting during performance of recovery work.(7) water, sewer, and electrical hookup for mobile an d travel trailers, (8) Beach Restoration, (9) electrical work, and (10) sandbags. If interested, please register at http://www.swf.usace.army.mil/pubdata/hurricane/register.aspx providing the specific information requested. Failure to provide complete information will result in no further consideration of your firm. Information from other than local small or other small businesses will not be considered. Please note that this is a market survey for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposals (RFP). There is no solicitation document available; no contract will be awarded based on this announcement; no reimbursement will be made for costs associated with responding to this announcement; and no telephone calls about this announcement will be accepted or acknowledged. All responses must be submitted to the website at http://www.swf.usace.army.mil/pubdata/hurricane/register.aspx in accordance with the instructions above. Please Note that if you registered for previous hurricane relief you will need to reregister as the database has been cleared and a new county field has been added. Point of Contact Nicholas Johnston, 817-886-1083 Email your questions to US Army Engineer District, Fort Worth at nicholas.i.johnston@swf02.usace.army.mil Place of Performance Address: US Army Engineer District, Fort Worth PO Box 17300/819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth TX Postal Code: 76102-0300 Country: US

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

Categories:	FSC 10 - Weapons, Safety and Fire Protection Equipment
Locations:	Texas

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FSC 23 - Ground Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, Cycles

District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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Presolicitation

Project Name	Staging and Disposal of Deactivated Travel Trailers and Mobile Homes
Owner	US Department of Homeland Security
Location	ARLINGTON, VA; NEW ORLEANS, LA
Zip Code	22202, 70114
County	ORLEANS, LA; ARLINGTON, VA
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Ronnie Ebron, Contract Specialist
Buyer Email	ronnie.ebron@dhs.gov
Buyer Phone	(202) 646-3494	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(202) 646-3846	Business Builder
Submittal Date	06/07/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	6245473 - 06/01/2007
Project Num	RFI1MSLAEHUSupport

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

Federal Business Opportunities Synopsis General Information Document Type: Presolicitation Notice Solicitation Number: RFI1MSLAEHUSupport Posted Date: May 31, 2007 Original Response Date: Jun 07, 2007 Current Response Date: Jun 07, 2007 Original Archive Date: Jun 22, 2007 Current Archive Date: Jun 22, 2007 Classification Code: 23 -- Ground effects vehicles, motor vehicles, trailers & cycles Naics Code: 336214 -- Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing Contracting Office Address Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Gulf Coast Recovery Office, 1800 South Bell Street 6th Floor, Arlington, VA, 22202-3558, UNITED STATES Description REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) This request for information is set-aside for Mississippi and Louisiana firms only in accordance with the Stafford Act as amended. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used a proposal. This notice is issued for the following purpose: Due to the large quantity of FEMA temporary housing units being recovered from Mississippi and Louisiana Hurricane Katrina victims, FEMA is seeking a contractor to manage an operation to begin the staging and disposal of deactivated travel trailers (TTs) and mobile homes (MHs) from Mississippi and Louisiana within 10 days of award of a contract. The proposed site should be 250-500 acres of fenced hard stand capable of handling the movement of MHs and travel trailers with heavy equipment and other means of movement, to include pickup trucks, forklifts, and farm tractors. The storage capacity in an operational (herringbone) configuration of TTs is 70 units per acre and 25 MHs per acre. The equipment will be provided by the contractor to move travel trailers and mobile homes within the site. The site will require a ?check-in/check out? area where trailers will be processed into and out of the site. The contractor will be required to receive, process, and park up to approximately 500 units per day in a combination of deactivations and movements from other staging areas. Adequate work space/facilities are to be provided to accommodate personnel working in this area. Office equipment, such as high speed copiers, computers, printers, etc., are also to be provided by the contractor. This facility will also support a GSA Utilization & Donations and Sales program office facilities and other staff involved in the selling of mobile homes and travel trailers. The contractor will be required to prepare, and set up travel trailer and mobile home sales areas that will accommodate up to 400 units in 4 sales lots. Documentation preparation, contacts with the EHU Sales Office, and coordination on all sales will be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor will be responsible to manage a sale of at least 100 units per week. To support the GSA Utilization & Donation and Sales programs the facility must be accessible to the public for viewing and removal of excess mobile home and travel trailer units. There must be adequate parking and working restroom facilities available for the employees and potential buyers of the excess units. The contractor will therefore supply the facilities, security, lighting, utilities, asset management, and communication capabilities and support to the GSA sales program. The contractor will be required to perform a brief cleaning and sanitation of the units prior to the sale of the units. The contractor should supply operational facilities for FEMA Accountable Property Officers auditors, Contracting Officers Representatives, and other additional FEMA Staff. The contractor should have the capability to dispose of contaminated and bio-hazard units, salvageable units, and units declared as scrap. The contractor will provide FEMA with written documentation ("clear paper trail") of any contaminated and bio-hazard units from pick-up to disposal. The contractor will follow FEMA and GSA guidelines and regulations in the process of accomplishing these tasks. Hours of operation will be determined by FEMA and could be flexible. The contractor could be called on to extend or reduce operating hours based on the volume of units being received and other operational considerations. Firms residing or primarily doing business in either Louisiana or Mississippi are invited to respnd to this RFI by submitting information, not to exceed 10 pages, relevant to and meeting or exceeding the above requirements to the Gulf Coast Recovery e-mail address: AGCRO@dhs.gov. This information must be submitted no later June 7th, 2007, COB, 4:30, EST, in pdf format with the following subject line in the e-mail address: RFI - MS and LA EHU Support. Point of Contact Ronnie Ebron , Contract Specialist, Phone 202-646-3494, Fax 202-646-3846, Email ronnie.ebron@dhs.gov Place of Performance Address: US Department of Homeland Security/FEMA LA TRO New Orleans #1 Seine Court New Orleans, LA Attn: Emergency Housing Unit/Stephen C. Miller Postal Code: 70114 Country: UNITED STATES

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

Categories:	FSC 23 - Ground Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, Cycles
Locations:	Louisiana, Mississippi, Virginia, District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Services

Georgia

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Amendment

Project Name	Public Relations & Communications Services
Owner	Georgia Department of Administrative Services
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Wendell Carter, Associate Category Manager, State Purchasing Office
Buyer Email	wcarter@doas.ga.gov
Buyer Phone	(404) 657-7728
Buyer Fax	(404) 657-8444	ONVIA
Submittal Date	06/25/2007	Business Builder
Pre Bid	05/30/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	6233134 - 05/31/2007
Project Num	42200-020-0000000032
Additional Documents	Amendment

Bid Title:   Public Relations & Communications Services    Bid Number:   42200-020-0000000032    Agency: GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY-GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY    Contact Person:   Wendell A. Carter    Contact Phone Number:   404-657-7728    Contact E-mail Address:   wcarter@doas.ga.gov    Bid Process:   RFP    Purchase Type:   Open Market    Category Type:   Services    Bid Closing Date/Time:   Jun 25, 2007@1:00 PM    Bid Status:   Open    Government Type:   state    Fiscal Year:   08 The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) requests submittal of proposals from any party interested in providing public relations and communications services in connection with a statewide public education campaign designed to promote self-reliance in emergency preparedness for at least 72 hours after a disaster or emergency. GEMA seeks proposals from qualified candidates to provide public relations and communications services for a one-year period. Interested candidates should submit proposals in accordance with this Request for Proposals to be considered. Award of a contract is subject to GEMA receiving funding under the Homeland Security Grants Program. NIGP codes assigned to bid: 91503

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Categories:	Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Services
Locations:	Georgia

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Oregon

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Sole Source

Project Name	Ready Campaign Public Service Announcements (Print, Radio & TV)
Owner	Oregon State Police
Location	SALEM, OR
Zip Code	97309
County	MARION, OR
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Wally Jacobs
Buyer Email	harold.w.jacobs@osp.state.or.us
Buyer Phone	(503) 378-2276	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(503) 378-4190	Business Builder
Submittal Date	06/06/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	6221386 - 05/29/2007
Project Num	257-1044-07
Additional Documents	Bid/Proposal Form Bid/Proposal Form

Sole Source Notice from $5k to Unlimited READY CAMPAIGN Public Service Announcements (Print, Radio & TV) Only Manual Bids Allowed Issued By Police, Oregon State 4760 Portland Rd. N.E. Salem, Oregon 97305 Contact: Wally Jacobs Phone: 1 (503) 378-2276 Fax: 1 (503) 378-4190 Email: harold.w.jacobs@state.or.us Opportunity # 257-1044-07 Closing Date & Time 06/06/2007 2:00 PM Time Zone Pacific Time Issued For Oregon Emergency Management - OEM/OWIN P.O. Box 14370 3225 State Street Salem, Oregon 97309 Opportunity Summary Public service announcements (PSAs) are broadcasts in the public interest. They are educational messages designed to focus public attention on serious issues. PSAs are non- commercial, non-denominational, and non-political. The Ready Campaign PSAs, which will be localized for Oregon, will convey emergency preparedness information through a variety of media including television, radio, and print. In order to maintain consistency and quality of the Department of Homeland Security's Public Service Announcements, the Advertising Council (Ad Council) is the sole source supplier of public service advertising for the Ready Campaign for Oregon's Office of Emergency Management. It is the intent of Oregon State Police ("Agency") to contract with the Advertising Council (Ad Council) to distribute PSAs statewide to major Oregon markets by print, radio and television. Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 279B.075 and Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 125- 247-0275, vendors have seven (7) calendar days to respond to this Notice. If you believe you can provide the goods and/or services outlined above at the same level of expertise, or higher, please submit your proposal to Wally Jacobs before the "Closing Date & Time" indicated above. Item # Quantity / Unit Description Unit Price Total Amount 1 1 UNIT Commodity No. 915-01 Advertising Agency Services Delivery Requirements N/A Payment Terms Net 30 FOB (Not Applicable) Total Including all charges US Dollars Only

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Categories:	Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Services
Locations:	Oregon

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Safety and Fire Protection Equipment

Ohio

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Bid

Project Name	Educational Animated Interactive Fire Hazard Simulator
Owner	City of Hamilton
Location	HAMILTON, OH
Zip Code	45011
County	BUTLER, OH
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	John Hoskinson, Purchasing Agent, City Hall
Buyer Email	bidcontrol@ci.hamilton.oh.us
Buyer Phone	(513) 785-7141	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(513) 785-7146	Business Builder
Submittal Date	06/14/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	6232833 - 05/31/2007
Project Num	RFQ-027-07-0-2007/JH
Additional Documents	Owner Project Details

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORT

City of Hamilton 345 High Street, Suite 730 Hamilton, OH. 45011 Request For Quote Educational Animated Interactive Fire Hazard Simulator RFQ -027-07-0-2007/JH The City of Hamilton requests interested parties submit bids for the above referenced item. Scope of Work: The Hamilton Ohio Fire Department is requesting quotes for the purchase of a Tri-dimensional Educational Animated Interactive Fire Hazard Simulator to be utilized in the departments fire prevention programs. Specifications include: · Large group fire/hazard version simulator with protective covers (minimum size at set-up: 92 inch width, 50 inch height, 12 inch depth) · 4-floor house · Units to include semi-elastic rubber wheels, heavy-duty bumpers, and leash handles. · Heavy duty smoke generator · Wireless remote control activating animated effects including smoke, sound, electrical arching and fire lighting effects. · Moveable 3D parts · Home fire and burn illustrations of various size focusing on fire and other typical hazard scenes · Home hazard safety illustrations (minimum of 10, size 12x16) · A Senior Citizens Home Risk Component that covers typical risks commonly found in this High Risk group (minimum of 10 illustrations in an unbreakable holder) · Emergency Preparedness Illustrations (minimum of 10, size 12x16) demonstrating the steps to take to ensure your safety when confronted with emergencies either natural or caused by humans. · Additional curriculums to include: Suburb Neighborhood safety, Suburb Recreational Safety, Inner City Neighborhood Safety, Winter Risks, and Extreme Weather (Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Floods, and Earthquake) · A Touch Display that provides interconnectivity. Minimum specifications to include: wireless remote control to provide presentation menus, trigger the special simulations, reveal a bank of videos that complement the presentation; sources of information to include: video clips by the NFPA, IDEA BANK, and the ability to add local video footage provided by the fire department and departments website. Description: 19 inch wide LCD monitor, PC computer, speaker system, wireless remote control combining tele-mouse and laser pointer, USB connections, LCD projector connectable, DVD capabilities, angled screen, sturdy plastic cases for storage. Touch Display must provide a self-service option to provide interactivity with participants. · Minimum 1 year warranty · Shipping to Hamilton Fire Headquarters, 77 Pershing Ave., Hamilton, Ohio 45011 Ordering Instructions: This package can be requested from Onvia DemandStar on our website at http://www.demandstar.com, or by calling (800) 711-1712. Document Cost: $0.30 Bid Bond: No Bond Pre/Bid Proposal Conference: No Meeting. Due Date/Time: 6/14/2007 City of Hamilton Bids must be received no later than said due date and time. Bids received after such time will NOT be considered. Contact: John Hoskinson Purchasing Agent Phone: 5137857141

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Categories:	Safety and Fire Protection Equipment
Locations:	Ohio

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