The Onvia Guide – Disaster Contracting Center Edition

May 16, 2008

© 2008 Onvia, Inc.

Vol. 14 No. 98

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. Construction - Educational Buildings 1 Louisiana Construction - Hospitals and Medical Facilities, Research and Development Facilities 1 Hawaii Construction - Marine - Harbors, Jetties, Piers, Ship Terminal Facilities 2 Mississippi Construction - Roadways 1 Mississippi Elevators, Escalators, People Movers 1 Alabama

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Construction - Educational Buildings

Louisiana

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Bid

Project Name	Repairs - Buildings 2 & 37 Delgado Community College
Owner	Louisiana Division of Administration
Location	NEW ORLEANS, LA
Zip Code	70112
County	JEFFERSON, LA; ORLEANS, LA
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Facility Planning and Control
Buyer Phone	(225) 219-4405	ONVIA
Submittal Date	06/12/2008	Business Builder
Pre Bid	05/27/2008	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	7786037 - 05/12/2008
Project Num	01-107-05B-13

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, Claiborne Office Building, 1201 North Third Street, Conference Room 1-145 (South Entrance 1st Floor - 1st door on the right), Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 12, 2008. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. FOR: Hurricane Katrina Damage Repairs - Buildings 2 & 37 Delgado Community College - City Park Campus New Orleans, Louisiana PROJECT NUMBER: 01-107-05B-13, Part W1 Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from: Lyons & Hudson Architects 810 Union Street Suite 400 New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 504-525-4491 upon deposit of $370.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets are 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 (50%) of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as state above. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (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 Facility Planning and Control 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. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent (10%) of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. 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 PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Delgado Community College, City Park Campus, Building 2, 619 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for 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 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 for bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the State Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship Program (the Hudson Initiative) and bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its website at www.doa.louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm. STATE OF LOUISIANA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL JERRY W. JONES, DIRECTOR

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

Categories:	Construction - Educational Buildings, Construction - Renovation, Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation
Locations:	Louisiana

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Construction - Hospitals and Medical Facilities, Research and Development Facilities

Hawaii

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Bid

Project Name	Earthquake Repairs at Hale Ho'ola Hamakua
Owner	Hawaii Department of Health
Location	HILO, HI
Zip Code	96720
County	HAWAII, HI
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Jeff Dansdill, Contract Manager, Kona Community Hospital
Buyer Email	jdansdill@hhsc.org
Buyer Phone	(808) 933-2778
Buyer Fax	(808) 933-2793
Submittal Date	05/30/2008	ONVIA
Value	$500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00	Business Builder
Pre Bid	05/21/2008	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	7785907 - 05/12/2008
Project Num	HHSC FY08-0985

Issuing Agency: Department of Health Solicitation Number: HHSC FY08-0985 Comments: To request a copy of the plans and specifications for pick-up, please contract Corrina Kuahiwinui at 808-933-2776 or ckuahiwinui@hhsc.org. Questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to: Jeff Dansdill at 808-933-2778 NOTICE TO BIDDERS (Chapter 103D, HRS) SEALED BIDS will be received at the Hawaii Health Systems, Contracts Manager's office, at the Hilo Medical Center, 1190 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, 96720, up to 2:00 p.m. May 30, 2008 for: Hale Ho'ola Hamakua Earthquake Repairs IFB No. 08-0985 and will then and there be publicly opened and read aloud. The work shall generally consist of exterior and interior repairs for the Hospital and Clinic. Work includes, but is not limited to, repairs to exterior plaster soffits and fascia, interior painting of drywall repairs, repair of damaged Lobby ceramic tile, repair of damaged resilient flooring, and related work as indicated on the drawings and specifications. Drawings and specifications may be examined at or obtained from the office listed above. The estimated construction cost is between $500,000 and $1 million. To be eligible to submit a Bid, the Bidder must possess a valid State of Hawaii contractor's license(s) B and/or C. Jeff Dansdill CONTRACTS MANAGER Hawaii Health Systems Corporation GENERAL NOTICE for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) A written notice of intention to bid must be submitted for bids of $25,000 or more and received by the office indicated in the NOTICE TO BIDDERS no later than 2:00 p.m. on the 10th calendar day prior to the opening of bids. If the 10th calendar day prior to the day designated for opening bids is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the written notice must be received by the HHSC no later than 2:00 p.m. on the last working day immediately prior to the Saturday, Sunday, or legal State holiday. Submittal of INTENTION TO BID via FAX is acceptable. The HHSC FAX No. is (808) 933-2793. HHSC will hold a Pre-Bid Meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM (meet in the front entrance of the facility) for all interested Bidders for the purpose of reviewing the job site. The Hospital Administrator, who is also the Technical Representative for this project, along with the Contract Manager will be present to answer questions relating to this project. Questions posed on this day and their subsequent answers that affect the scope of this project will be contained in the written response to questions and clarification requests. Valid tax clearance certificates from the State of Hawaii Department of Taxation (DOTAX) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are required for all bids of $25,000 or more. The required tax clearance certificate must be filed along with the Bidder's proposal. "Special Letters", as described in Section 2.1.2 of the GENERAL CONDITIONS, are acceptable in lieu of a tax clearance certificate. Failure to submit the required tax certificate or "Special Letter" will be sufficient grounds for the State to refuse to receive or consider the prospective Bidder's proposal. REQUIREMENT FOR CONTRACTORS AND LICENSING CLASSIFICATIONS General Engineering Contractors holding an 'A' license and General Building Contractors holding a 'B' license are reminded that due to the Hawaii Supreme Court's January 28, 2002 decision in Okada Trucking Co., Ltd. v. Board of Water Supply, et al., 97 Haw. 450 (2002), they are prohibited from undertaking any work, solely or as part of a larger project, which would require the general contractor to act as a specialty contractor in any area in which the general contractor has no license. Although the 'A' and 'B' contractor may still bid on and act as the "prime" contractor on an 'A' or 'B' project, respectively, the 'A' and 'B' contractor may only perform work in the areas in which they have the appropriate contractor's license. The remaining work must be performed by appropriately licensed entities. The Bidder is cautioned that possession of appropriate license(s) to bid on the project may not be sufficient to perform the work. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to review the requirements of this project and determine the appropriate licenses that are required to complete the project. All Bidders must be sure that they possess, and that the subcontractor(s) listed in their proposal possess, all the necessary specialty licenses needed to perform the Work for this project. Bid results will be available from the HHSC Contracts Manager the day after the bid opening. Notice to Bidders Page -1 IFB NO. 08-0985

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

Categories:	Construction - Hospitals and Medical Facilities, Research and Development Facilities, Construction - Renovation, Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation, Contractor - Carpentry, Floor and Roofing, Contractor - Painting, Wall Covering, Glass and Glazing
Locations:	Hawaii

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Mississippi

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Bid

Project Name	Harbor Repairs
Owner	City of Pass Christian
Location	PASS CHRISTIAN, MS
Zip Code	39571
County	HARRISON, MS	ONVIA
Sector	State/Municipal	Business Builder
Buyer	Val Isabelle, City Clerk	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Submittal Date	06/17/2008
Guide Ref Num	7823999 - 05/16/2008

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

The City of Pass Christian, Mississippi, will receive bids for: Pass Christian Small Craft Harbor Hurricane Katrina Repairs Phase III at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Pass Christian, Mississippi, during normal office hours at any time prior to the designated bid date, but not later than 3:30 p.m. on the date of the bid opening. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen at 6:00 P.M., June 17, 2008. The meeting will be held at the Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Heirn Avenue between Scenic Drive and West 2nd Street. Bids are invited for the furnishing of materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals necessary to restore several designated piers within the Pass Christian Small craft Harbor to the same condition as existed prior to Hurricane Katrina. The project includes, but is not limited to the following items of work: demolition of damaged sections of piers P-3, and P-4; replace the concrete center panel on pier C-3; rebuilding approximately 560 lf of pier P-3 including one finger pier; replacing decking ,stringers, handrails and toe boards on the Skiff Pier Access Ramps and the SE Boat Launch Pier; replacing decking on piers P-4 and various finger piers associated with the boat launches; rebuilding the Fishing Pier, inclusive of handrails and covered pavilions with benches; rebuilding two covered pavilions in the playground area with electrical and water; providing fill material as required for construction; replacing chain-link fencing and gates at the pier entrances and along the concrete breakwaters; replace riprap to pre-storm conditions; repairing one damaged and replacing one displaced concrete cylinder pile at the east breakwater; replace approximately 843' of handrails along the top of the breakwaters and on the west side of the SW parking lot; removing and replacing the pile cap on the west bulkhead; providing modifications to the main electrical platforms on the east and west sides of the harbor; and, restoring water and electrical service to each of the piers. Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications, are on file at the Office of City Clerk, at City Hall, Pass Christian, Mississippi. Plans and Specifications may be obtained at the office of A. Garner Russell & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers, Hewes Avenue at 33rd Street (Post Office Box 1677), Gulfport, Mississippi 39507, upon payment of a $100.00 nonrefundable fee. A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of City of Pass Christian, Mississippi, negotiable U. S. Government bonds (at par value), or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety licensed under the laws of the State of Mississippi, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid for City of Pass Christian, Pass Christian Harbor Phase III Katrina Repairs, shall be submitted with each bid. For bids exceeding $50,000 Bidder must indicate his Certificate of Responsibility Number on outside of sealed proposal as required by Mississippi Law. For bids not exceeding $50,000, Bidder must either indicate his Certificate Number, or else write clearly "Bid does not exceed $50,000." The City of Pass Christian, Mississippi, reserves the right to consider the following relevant factors in addition to the contract price in determining the lowest and best bid: bidder's skill and business judgment, his experience and his facilities for carrying out the contract, his previous conduct under other contracts and the quality of previous work, as well as his pecuniary ability, honesty, and integrity. The City also reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Awarding public contracts to non-resident Bidders will be on the same basis as the nonresident bidder's state awards contracts to Mississippi Contractors bidding under similar circumstances. In order to ensure that Mississippi's so-called Golden Rule is followed, state law requires a non-resident bidder to attach to his bid a copy of his resident state's current laws pertaining to such state's treatment of non-resident contractors. Bids may be held by the City of Pass Christian, Mississippi, for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract. Done by order of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, May 6, 2008. City of Pass Christian, Mississippi By: S/VAL ISABELLE Title: CITY CLERK

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

Categories:	Construction - Marine - Harbors, Jetties, Piers, Ship Terminal Facilities, Construction - Water Supply, Sewer, Well Drilling, Treatment, Distribution and Disposal, Contractor - Concrete, Masonry and Steel, Contractor - Electrical, Contractor - Landscaping / Fencing, Demolition, Salvage and Excavation
Locations:	Mississippi

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Bid

Project Name	Asphalt Overlay
Owner	City of Long Beach
Location	LONG BEACH, MS
Zip Code	39560
County	HARRISON, MS
Sector	State/Municipal	ONVIA
Buyer	Rebecca Schruff, City Clerk, Temporary City Hall	Business Builder
Buyer Phone	(228) 863-1556	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Submittal Date	06/17/2008
Guide Ref Num	7787028 - 05/12/2008

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

The City of Long Beach, Mississippi The City of Long Beach, Mississippi, will receive bids for: ASPHALT OVERLAY & REPAIRS TO LAROSA ROAD, MARJORIE STREET, SPRING DRIVE & WISTERIA LANE at the Office of the City Clerk, Temporary City Hall on Klondyke Road, Long Beach, Mississippi, during normal office hours at any time prior to the designated bid date, or at the temporary meeting place at Long Beach School District Office on Commission Road at 5:30 PM on the designated date for the bid opening. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen at 5:30 P.M., June 17, 2008. Bids are invited for the furnishing of materials, labor and equipment for asphalt overlay and minor concrete restoration within a portion of the City of Long Beach which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications, are on file at the Office of City Clerk, at City Hall, Long Beach, Mississippi. Plans and Specifications may be obtained at the office of A. Garner Russell & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers, Hewes Avenue at 33rd Street (Post Office Box 1677), Gulfport, Mississippi 39507, upon payment of $100.00 non-refundable fee. A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of City of Long Beach, Mississippi, negotiable U. S. Government bonds (at par value), or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid for City of Long Beach, ASPHALT OVERLAY & REPAIRS TO LAROSA ROAD, MARJORIE STREET, SPRING DRIVE & WISTERIA LANE, shall be submitted with each bid. For bids exceeding $50,000 Bidder must indicate his Certificate of Responsibility Number on outside of sealed proposal as required by Mississippi Law. For bids not exceeding $50,000, Bidder must either indicate his Certificate Number, or else write clearly "Bid does not exceed $50,000." The City of Long Beach, Mississippi, reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the City of Long Beach, Mississippi, for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract. Done by order of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, May 6, 2008. City of Long Beach, Mississippi By S/REBECCA SCHRUFF Title CITY CLERK

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

Categories:	Construction - Roadways
Locations:	Mississippi

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Elevators, Escalators, People Movers

Alabama

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Bid

Project Name	Vertical Platform/Wheelchair Lifts
Owner	Mobile County
County	MOBILE, AL
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	County Commission	ONVIA
Buyer Phone	(251) 574-5077	Business Builder
Submittal Date	05/21/2008	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	7786897 - 05/12/2008
Project Num	37-08

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

In conjunction with CDBG Project DR-06- 017/018, sealed bids will be received by the County Commission of Mobile County, Alabama, in the Mobile Government Plaza, Eighth Floor South Tower, Mobile, AL until 10:00A.M. May 21, 2008, and then publicly opened for the below: BID 37-08 Vertical Platform/Wheelchair Lifts Hurricane Katrina Post Disaster Housing Assistance Vertical platform/wheelchair lifts must meet the American's With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and comply with ASME A18 "Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts", and include keyed lock operation, platform lighting, an emergency stop switch, audible alarm, optional manual operating system, bell pack/telephone. The lifts must be designed to be durable, functional and safe, and are safely installed outdoors to include weather resistant equipment. The lifts must also be compatible and able to be installed on the exterior of any type house including modular home or manufactured housing. The minimum specifications to be met or exceeded are as follows: Capacity: 500 lbs 500 - 750 lbs 750 lbs Lifting Heights: 3' - 6' 6' - 10' 10' - 12' Power Supply: 110V/AC 110V/AC 110V/AC Bids should reflect the cost of the equipment and installation (at sites scattered throughout Mobile County Alabama) of the above specified platform/ wheelchair lifts to provide residential access to homes designated in conjunction with the above specified project. The lifts must be fully warranted to cover repair or replacement up to one year minimum. The purchase of lifts will be by purchase order, with no minimum or maximum order required. The County anticipates purchase of approximately 5 to 20 of these units. Bidders shall furnish a five (5%) percent bid bond on any bid exceeding $10,000.00; provided that bonding is available for services, equipment and/or materials. Additionally, each bidder must have liability insurance in an amount equal to $1,000,000 in the event of bodily injury (including death) and property damage arising out of work performed by the contractor; must have Workman's Compensation insurance in accordance with State of Alabama requirements; and must be able to install the lifts in accordance with generally accepted safety standards and local building codes. Specifications are on file and may be seen in the Office of the Purchasing Agent of Mobile County, Alabama. No charge for specifications and bid package. If the bidder is a corporation, they shall furnish a Certificate of Authority to do business in the State of Alabama. No bids shall be withdrawn for the period of thirty (30) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of the County Commission of Mobile County, Alabama. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in order to determine the lowest, responsive bidder. Upon receipt and award of an acceptable bid, the County will issue a purchase order for each lift. COUNTY COMMISSION OF MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA BY: STEPHEN NODINE, PRESIDENT

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

Categories:	Elevators, Escalators, People Movers
Locations:	Alabama

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