The Onvia Guide – Disaster Contracting Center Edition

October 3, 2008

© 2008 Onvia, Inc.

Vol. 14 No. 195

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 Louisiana Construction - Garages, Vehicle Maintenance Facilities, Parking Deck, Parking 1 California Construction - Marine - Harbors, Jetties, Piers, Ship Terminal Facilities 2 Hawaii, Illinois Construction - Public Safety and Correctional Facilities 1 Louisiana Construction - Railroad, Rapid Transit 1 California Construction - Recreation / Religious Facilities 1 Georgia Construction - Renovation, Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation 2 Louisiana, Mississippi Construction - Roadways 1 California Construction - Water Supply, Sewer, Well Drilling, Treatment, Distribution and Disposal 3 Mississippi Contractor - Carpentry, Floor and Roofing 1 Oklahoma Contractor - Landscaping / Fencing 1 Louisiana Environmental Planning 1 Alaska FSC 99 - Miscellaneous 2 Mississippi FSC R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support 2 Colorado, Georgia Printing and Mailing 2 District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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A/E - Clean Water / Wastewater

Louisiana

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RFP/RFI/RFQ

Project Name	Repair of Storm Damages
Owner	Jefferson Parish
Location	GRETNA, LA
Zip Code	70053
County	JEFFERSON, LA
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Eula Lopez, Clerk	ONVIA
Buyer Phone	(504) 364-2626	Business Builder
Submittal Date	10/09/2008	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8718468 - 09/29/2008
Project Num	110917

The Parish of Jefferson is hereby soliciting Statements of Qualifications from persons or firms interested in providing architectural and engineering services for the Jefferson Parish Department of Parks and Recreation for repair of storm damages of facilities in Rosethorne Playground in Lafitte, Louisiana. (Deadline Date 10/9/08) The following criteria, listed in order of importance, will be used to evaluate the statement of the firms submitting: (1) Professional training and experience both generally and in relation to the type and magnitude of work required for the particular project - 35 points (2) The size of the firm based on the number of personnel, as related to project requirements and/or scope 20 points (3) Past performance by the person or firm on public contracts, including any problems with time delays, cost overruns, and/or design inadequacies in prior projects for which said person or firm was held to be at fault, as evidenced by documentation provided by the administration - 20 points (4) Capacity for timely completion of the work, taking into consideration the person's or firms current and projected workload and professional and support manpower - 30 points (5) Location of the principal office where work will be performed, with preference being given to persons or firms with offices located in Jefferson Parish - 15 points (6) The nature, quantity, and value of parish work previously preformed and presently being performed by the person and/or firm submitting, with the intent being to provide maximum opportunity for different firms to work for the Parish - 15 points (7) An analysis of any work by the person or firm submitting which resulted in litigation between the public entity and the person or firm performing professional services, including but not limited to ongoing litigation with a public entity or involvement in litigation with a public entity in which the public entity prevailed - 10 points (8) Past and current professional accomplishments, for which references from clients or former clients and information gathered by inspection of current or recent projects may be considered - 10 points The firms submitting a Statement of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish Professional Services Questionnaire) must identify all sub-consultant firms which they expect to use to provide professional services, and submit a Statement of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish Professional Services Questionnaire) for each sub-consultant firm. (Refer to Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, Section 2-928). The person or firm submitting a Statement of Qualifications shall have the following minimum qualifications: 1. The persons or firms under consideration shall have at least one principal who has at least five (5) years experience in the fields of expertise required for the project. 2. The persons or firms under consideration shall have at least one principal who is a registered professional engineer who shall be registered as such in Louisiana with a minimum of five (5) years experience in the disciplines involved. The estimated fees for this work will be negotiated with the Jefferson Parish Department of Parks and Recreation and no work associated with this project shall be authorized by Jefferson Parish until a funding source is established. All firms (including sub-consultants) must submit a Statement of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish Professional Services Questionnaire, 10- 09-2006 version). Please obtain the latest Questionnaire by calling the office of the Parish Clerk at (504) 364-2626 or using our web address: jeffparish.net. Interested persons or firms must send one (1) original and thirteen (13) copies of their submittals to the Jefferson Parish Council, c/o Eula Lopez, Parish Clerk, General Government Building, 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 6700, Gretna, LA 70054, no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2008. No Statements will be accepted after the deadline. (Resolution No. 110917).

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

Categories:	A/E - Clean Water / Wastewater
Locations:	Louisiana

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Construction - Garages, Vehicle Maintenance Facilities, Parking Deck, Parking

California

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Award

Project Name	BART Earthquake Safety Program Parking Structures Retrofit
Owner	Bay Area Rapid Transit	ONVIA
Sector	State/Municipal	Business Builder
Contract Amount	$7,813,181.00	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8719231 - 09/29/2008
Project Num	15PM -110
Additional Documents	Council Documents

9/25/2008 - The Council plans to approve the following: Award of Contract No. 15PM -110, For BART Earthquake Safety Program Parking Structures RetrofitPURPOSE:To authorize the General Manager to award Contract No. 15PM-110, For BART EarthquakeSafety Program Parking Structures Retrofit to West Bay Builders, Inc. of Novato, California.West Bay Builders, Inc., Novato, CA $7,813,181.00

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

Categories:	Construction - Garages, Vehicle Maintenance Facilities, Parking Deck, Parking
Locations:	California

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Construction - Marine - Harbors, Jetties, Piers, Ship Terminal Facilities

Hawaii

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Bid

Project Name	Earthquake Repairs at Pier 1
Owner	Hawaii Department of Transportation
County	HONOLULU, HI
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Arnold Fukumoto, Harbors Division
Buyer Phone	(808) 587-1875
Buyer Fax	(808) 587-1864	ONVIA
Submittal Date	10/23/2008	Business Builder
Value	$75,000.00 to $150,000.00	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8737541 - 10/01/2008
Project Num	H.C. 50045

Letting Date: 20081023 Name: EARTHQUAKE REPAIRS AT PIER 1, KAWAIHAE HARBOR, KAWAIHAE, HAWAII Description: SEALED BIDS for EARTHQUAKE REPAIRS AT PIER 1, KAWAIHAE HARBOR, KAWAIHAE, HAWAII, JOB H.C. 50045 will be received at the Contracts Office, Department of Transportation, 869 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, or at the office of the District Engineer - Hawaii, 50 Makaala Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, until 2:00P.M., October 23, 2008, at which time and places they will be publicly opened and read. A compact disc containing the plans, specifications, proposal, and contract forms may be obtained from the above offices. Bids (hard copies) shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, and shall be on the Proposal Form provided on the compact disc furnished by said Department. Bids received after the established due date and time will not be considered. The General Provisions applicable to the project are also available for purchase from the above offices for ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) per copy. The scope of work for this project consists of repairing earthquake damage at the south end of Pier 1 and the intermediate section between Piers 1 and 2 including the drainage canal at Kawaihae Harbor. Major items of work at Pier 1 include repairing voids below portions of the concrete deck slab and underwater spall repairs of the concrete sheet pile. Major items of work at the intermediate section include removing and constructing portions of the concrete slab and embankment apron and repairing spalls along the top and vertical surface of the sheet pile cap. Estimated construction cost is between $75,000 and $150,000. Bidders must possess a valid State of Hawaii General Engineering A, Specialty Contractor's C-31 or C-31a license at the time of bidding. In accordance with Section 3-124-4, Hawaii Administrative Rules, this project is subject to Hawaii Product Preference. The Hawaii Product List may be examined at the State Procurement Office, 1151 Punchbowl Street or online at www.spo.hawaii.gov/hawaii-public-procurement-code-chapter-103d-hrs/alphabetical-list-of-qualified-applicants/. Campaign contributions by State and County Contractors. Contractors are hereby notified of the applicability of Section 11-205.5, HRS, which states that campaign contributions are prohibited from specified State or county government contractors during the term of the contract if the contractors are paid with funds appropriated by a legislative body. For more information, contact the Campaign Spending Commission at (808) 586-0285. The Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations of the Secretary of Labor implementing Executive Order 11246, as amended, shall be complied with on this project. The U.S. Department of Transportation Regulation entitled Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 21 is applicable to this project. Bidders are hereby notified that the Department of Transportation will affirmatively ensure that the contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin and sex (as directed by 23 CFR Part 200). For additional information contact Mr. Arnold Fukumoto at (808) 587-1875, 79 South Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any defects in said proposals for the best interest of the public. BRENNON T. MORIOKA, Ph.D., P.E. Director of Transportation Letting Address: Contracts Office, Department of Transportation 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu, HI 96813

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

Categories:	Construction - Marine - Harbors, Jetties, Piers, Ship Terminal Facilities
Locations:	Hawaii

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Illinois

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Federal Award

Project Name	Chicago Shoreline Storm Damage Reduction Reach: Diversey Revetment
Owner	USACE, Chicago District
Location	CHICAGO, IL
Zip Code	60606
County	COOK, IL
Sector	Federal
Contract Amount	$10,692,485.00
Buyer	Regina Blair, Chief, Contracting Branch
Buyer Email	regina.g.blair@usace.army.mil
Buyer Phone	(312) 846-5371	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(312) 886-5475	Business Builder
Award Date	09/30/2008	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8735829 - 10/01/2008
Project Num	W912P6-08-B-0010

CHICAGO SHORELINE STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION REACH: DIVERSEY REVETMENT Solicitation Number: W912P6-08-B-0010 Agency: Department of the Army Office: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Location: US Army Corps of Engineer, Chicago General Information Original Posted Date: July 25, 2008 Posted Date: Sep 30, 2008 Original Response Date: Sep 15, 2008 3:00 pm Central Original Set Aside: N/A Set Aside: N/A Classification Code: Y -- Construction of structures and facilities NAICS Code: 237 -- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction/237990 -- Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Contracting Office Address: 111 N. Canal, Suite 600 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Place of Performance: CHICAGO SHORELINE AT DIVERSEY REACH CHICAGO, Illinois United States Solicitation Number: W912P6-08-B-0010 Notice Type: Award Notice Contract Award Date: September 30, 2008 Contract Award Number: W912P6-08-C-0022 Contract Award Dollar Amount: $10,692,485.00 Contract Line Item Number: 0001-0049 Contractor Awarded Name: ILLINOIS CONSTRUCTORS CORPORATION Contractor Awarded Address: 36 W 866 FABYIAN PARKWAY ELBURN, Illinois 60119 United States Synopsis: Added: Sep 30, 2008 6:51 pm The USACE -Chicago District proudly announces the award of the subject project to Illinois Constructors Corporation in the particulars described above. The Point of Contact for this Notice is Regina Blair at 312-846-5371. Primary Point of Contact.: Regina G. Blair, Chief, Contracting Branch regina.g.blair@usace.army.mil Phone: 3128465371 Fax: 3128865475

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

Categories:	Construction - Marine - Harbors, Jetties, Piers, Ship Terminal Facilities, FSC Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Locations:	Illinois

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Construction - Public Safety and Correctional Facilities

Louisiana

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Bid

Project Name	Parish Government Fire Station
Owner	St. Bernard Parish
County	SAINT BERNARD, LA
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Public Works	ONVIA
Submittal Date	11/05/2008	Business Builder
Pre Bid	10/21/2008 MANDATORY	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8754631 - 10/03/2008
Project Num	5282

SAINT BERNARD PARISH GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS STATE OF LOUISIANA PROJECT NO. 5282 Sealed Bids will be received until the hour of 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at the Office of the Department of Public Works, located at 1125 E. St. Bernard Highway, Trailer A, Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 and opened at 2:00 P.M., at which time they will be publicly read, for furnishing all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, etc., and performing all work necessary for: St. Bernard Parish Government Fire Station No. 5 Project No. 5282 To be a valid delivery, Sealed Bids must be delivered by hand to St. Bernard Parish Government Department of Public Works, 1125 E. St. Bernard Highway, Trailer A, Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 during the normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday on or before 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Sealed bids delivered to any other St. Bernard Parish Government location or other room number prior to the bid receipt deadline will not be considered. This project consists of furnishing all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials necessary to Replace Fire Station No. 5 damaged during Hurricane Katrina. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond acceptable to the Owner in the amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the total amount bid and payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute a contract in accordance with all terms and conditions of the Contract Documents. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at the Project Site, 2400 E. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043. All bidders and sub-contractors are encouraged to attend. The drawings and specifications are on file and open for inspection at the Office of the Department of Public Works, 1125 E. St. Bernard Highway, Trailer A, Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 and are available in electronic form, without charge and without deposit from www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect/Engineer but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms and plan rooms. Bona fide prime bidders will be reimbursed the reproduction cost of one set of documents upon delivery of the documents, in good condition, to the Architect/Engineer no later than seven days after receipt of the bids. All other plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect/Engineer at Stuart Consulting Group Attn: Tommy Martin 3608 18th Street, Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: (504) 888-5733 /s/Linda Daly Linda Daly, PE Director Department of Public Works

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

Categories:	Construction - Public Safety and Correctional Facilities
Locations:	Louisiana

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Construction - Railroad, Rapid Transit

California

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Award

Project Name	Bart Earthquake Safety Program Rockridge Station
Owner	Bay Area Rapid Transit
Sector	State/Municipal
Contract Amount	$4,950,235.00
Buyer	Irene Gray
Buyer Email	igray@bart.gov
Buyer Phone	(510) 464-6390	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(510) 464-7650	Business Builder
Award Date	09/09/2008	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8743382 - 10/02/2008
Project Num	15PG-110

Ontract Number: 15Pg-110 Title: Construction of Bart Earthquake Safety Program Rockridge Station Date of Award: 09/09/08 Award Amount: $4,950,235 Contractor: William p. Young Construction, Inc. Contact: Igray@bart.gov

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Categories:	Construction - Railroad, Rapid Transit
Locations:	California

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Construction - Recreation / Religious Facilities

Georgia

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Bid

Project Name	Facilities Maintenance and Support Services
Owner	ACA, Ft. McPherson
Location	ATLANTA, GA; FORT MCPHERSON, GA
Zip Code	30310, 30330
County	FULTON, GA
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Diane Biddy
Buyer Email	Diane.T.Biddy@us.army.mil
Buyer Phone	(404) 464-1555	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(404) 464-1732	Business Builder
Submittal Date	10/09/2008	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8710361 - 09/29/2008
Project Num	W911SE-08-R-DB11

J--Management, administration and labor to perform Facilities Maintenance and Support Services for Fort McPherson and Gillem, Georgia Solicitation Number: W911SE-08-R-DB11 Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Agency, South Region Location: ACA, Fort McPherson GA General Information Posted Date: Sep 26, 2008 Response Date: October 9, 2008 Original Set Aside: N/A Set Aside: N/A Classification Code: J -- Maintenance, repair & rebuilding of equipment NAICS Code: 561 -- Administrative and Support Services/561210 -- Facilities Support Services Contracting Office Address: ACA, Fort McPherson GA , Southern Region Contracting Center-East, 1301 Anderson Way SW, Fort McPherson, GA 30330-1096 Place of Performance: ACA, Fort McPherson GA Southern Region Contracting Center-East, 1301 Anderson Way SW Fort McPherson GA 30330-1096 US Solicitation Number: W911SE-08-R-DB11 Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis: Added: Sep 26, 2008 2:40 pm This is a Sources Sought Announcement ONLY for purposes of conducting Market Research. There is NO solicitation available at this time. Requests for a Solicitation as a result of this announcement will not receive a response. The Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center McPherson is conducting market research to determine the extent to which small businesses are capable of performing as prime contractor for a multifunctional requirement to provide Installation Maintenance Support Services. Services to be provided are Operation and Maintenance-Repair of Facilities, Pest Control, Grounds-Surfaced Area Maintenance, Minor Construction, Work Management, Appliance Repair, Installed Building Equipment, Utility Feed-Distribution Lines, Playgrounds, Fencing, Backflow Prevention, Swimming Pools, Wastewater and Storm Collections and Wastewater Treatment Systems, Lift Stations, Sewage Lines, Special Events, Surface Excavation, Storm Damage Maintenance, Traffic Signs and Signals for the Directorate of Engineering and Housing located at Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem, Georgia. The anticipated North American Industrial Classification System code for this acquisition is 561210, small business size standard is $35.5 Million. The Government will not reimburse any concern for any information that is submitted in response to this Sources Sought request. Any information submitted is voluntary. All interested small business concerns are invited to provide a detailed Capability Package demonstrating ability to perform from one to all stated disciplines identified above. Capability Packages should be complete and detailed to clearly explain the interested offerors abilities to perform the task areas stated above. The package SHOULD indicate whether interested business concern is small, small disadvantaged, 8a, woman owned, service disabled veteran, HubZone or any other socio-economic group. Responses shall not exceed 10 pages and must include company point of contact, email address, telephone number and fax number. A draft Performance Work Statement is provided for informational purposes only. Interested concerns are also encouraged to submit under separate cover any comments-questions regarding the draft PWS. All interested business concerns are required to respond to this Sources Sought announcement via email by October 9, 2008, 2:00 p.m. EDT. The information provided in response to this sources sought will be used to finalize the acquisition strategy for this requirement. Large business concerns are not prohibited from responding to this announcement; however, information submitted from large businesses may not be used if an adequate number of small businesses demonstrate an ability to perform all tasks at all locations. All interested business concerns responding to this sources sought must contact Ms. Diane Biddy via email at Diane.T.Biddy@us.army.mil in order to receive a copy of the draft PWS. For additional information, Ms. Diane Biddy may be contacted at 404-464-1555. Point of Contact(s): Diane Biddy, 404-464-1555 ACA, Fort McPherson GA

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

Categories:

Construction - Recreation / Religious Facilities, Construction - Specialty Facilities, Construction - Water Supply, Sewer, Well Drilling, Treatment, Distribution and Disposal, Contractor - Landscaping / Fencing, Demolition, Salvage and Excavation, FSC J - Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment, O&M - Exterminating and Pest Control, O&M - GOCO / GOGO Facilities, Roadway, Railway, and Parking Supplies

Locations:

Georgia

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Construction - Renovation, Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation

Louisiana

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Bid

Project Name	Home Rehabilitation
Owner	Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc
Location	COLUMBIA, MS
Zip Code	39429
County	MARION, MS
Sector	State/Municipal	ONVIA
Buyer	Marvin Burks	Business Builder
Buyer Phone	(601) 736-9565	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Submittal Date	10/22/2008
Guide Ref Num	8752744 - 10/03/2008

Purpose: Pearl River Valley Opportunity solicits Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from general contractors interested in home rehabilitation and related services for the Long Term Workforce Housing program in Harrison, Hancock, Jackson, and Pearl River counties. Project: The project objective is to rehabilitate eligible homes. Tasks may include: (1) Performing rehabilitation on homes damages by Hurricane Katrina by complying with the applicable codes and standards approved by the 2003 International Code Council or to locally adopted codes, whichever are more significant; (2) Replacing doors, windows and heating and air conditioning units as needed; 3) Performing interior and exterior repairs on the homes as needed; and 4) Performing energy-related repairs as needed to include caulking, weatherstripping, and installing insulation, and energy star appliances. Requirements: The selected contractors shall provide all necessary services for the above items of work in accordance with applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations, and procedures. Firms or individuals proposing to perform these services should submit a statement of their qualifications, experience, insurance, capacity for performance and familiarity with the local area of the site as provided below. Selection: Contractors interested in providing the required services are solicited to provide an SOQ that shall include the following: (1) Copy of Mississippi Contractors Licenses, as well as qualifications and experience of each employee available to be assigned to work on the project; (2) A description of similar type work during the past five (5) years which qualifies the firm for the this project; (3) Insurance-contractor must be bondable and provide proof of worker's compensation insurance; and (4) location of the office that will be assigned the project. The SOQ will be rated according to the following criteria: Qualifications-knowledge and technical expertise with this and similar projects 30 points; Experience - experience with similar projects -30 points; Capacity to perform work - ability to perform required services in a timely manner given current workload - 30 points; and Past Relationships familiarity with needs of PRVO - 10 points. The total maximum points = 100. A selection committee will review SOQ's and recommend award to the top five (5) contractors based on the selection criteria above. PRVO reserves the right to reject any or all SOQ's and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposal process. To be considered, a contractor must submit three (3) copies of its SOQ to Pearl River Valley Opportunity, P.O. Box 188, 756 Hwy. 98 Bypass, Columbia, Mississippi 39429, by 5:00 pm. October 22, 2008. SOQ's will be opened 10:00 am, October 22, 2008. SOQ's will be opened 10:00 am, October 22, 2008. SOQ's will be opened 10:00 am, October 23, 2008 in the central office's conference room. Please direct all questions to Marvin Burks at 601-736-9564.

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

Categories:	Construction - Renovation, Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation, Construction - Residential Building
Locations:	Louisiana, Mississippi

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Mississippi

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Bid

Project Name	Home Rehabilitation and Related Services
Owner	Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc
County	HANCOCK, MS; HARRISON, MS; JACKSON, MS; PEARL RIVER, MS
Sector	State/Municipal	ONVIA
Buyer	Marvin Burks	Business Builder
Buyer Phone	(601) 736-9565	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Submittal Date	10/22/2008
Guide Ref Num	8743960 - 10/02/2008

Purpose: Pearl River Valley Opportunity solicits Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from general contractors interested in home rehabilitation and related services for the Long Term Workforce Housing program in Harrison, Hancock, Jackson, and Pearl River counties. Project: The project objective is to rehabilitate eligible homes. Tasks may include: (1) Performing rehabilitation on homes damages by Hurricane Katrina by complying with the applicable codes and standards approved by the 2003 International Code Council or to locally adopted codes, whichever are more significant; (2) Replacing doors, windows and heating and air conditioning units as needed; 3) Performing interior and exterior repairs on the homes as needed; and 4) Performing energy-related repairs as needed to include caulking, weatherstripping, and installing insulation, and energy star appliances. Requirements: The selected contractors shall provide all necessary services for the above items of work in accordance with applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations, and procedures. Firms or individuals proposing to perform these services should submit a statement of their qualifications, experience, insurance, capacity for performance and familiarity with the local area of the site as provided below. Selection: Contractors interested in providing the required services are solicited to provide an SOQ that shall include the following: (1) Copy of Mississippi Contractors Licenses, as well as qualifications and experience of each employee available to be assigned to work on the project; (2) A description of similar type work during the past five (5) years which qualifies the firm for the this project; (3) Insurance-contractor must be bondable and provide proof of worker's compensation insurance; and (4) location of the office that will be assigned the project. The SOQ will be rated according to the following criteria: Qualifications-knowledge and technical expertise with this and similar projects 30 points; Experience - experience with similar projects -30 points; Capacity to perform work - ability to perform required services in a timely manner given current workload - 30 points; and Past Relationships familiarity with needs of PRVO - 10 points. The total maximum points = 100. A selection committee will review SOQ's and recommend award to the top five (5) contractors based on the selection criteria above. PRVO reserves the right to reject any or all SOQ's and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposal process. To be considered, a contractor must submit three (3) copies of its SOQ to Pearl River Valley Opportunity, P.O. Box 188, 756 Hwy. 98 Bypass, Columbia, Mississippi 39429, by 5:00 pm. October 22, 2008. SOQ's will be opened 10:00 am, October 22, 2008. SOQ's will be opened 10:00 am, October 22, 2008. SOQ's will be opened 10:00 am, October 23, 2008 in the central office's conference room. Please direct all questions to Marvin Burks at 601-736-9564.

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

Categories:	Construction - Renovation, Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation, Construction - Residential Building, Contractor - Carpentry, Floor and Roofing, Contractor - Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Contractor - Painting, Wall Covering, Glass and Glazing
Locations:	Mississippi

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Construction - Roadways

California

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Award

Project Name	Earthquake Safety Program
Owner	Bay Area Rapid Transit	ONVIA
Sector	State/Municipal	Business Builder
Contract Amount	$7,438,754.68	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8719546 - 09/29/2008
Project Num	15PF-110

9/25/2008 - The Council plans to approve the following: To authorize the General Manager to award Contract No. 15PF-110, Earthquake Safety Program,West Oakland Station, to Cal Pacific Construction Inc.Cal Pacific Construction Inc., Pacifica, CA $7,438,754.68

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

Categories:	Construction - Roadways, Contractor - Concrete, Masonry and Steel, Contractor - Electrical, Contractor - Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Contractor - Landscaping / Fencing, Contractor - Plumbing and Piping, Demolition, Salvage and Excavation
Locations:	California

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

Mississippi

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Bid

Project Name	Furnishing and Installation of Utility Water Mains, Sewage Mains, Force Mains, Pump Stations, and Appurtenances
Owner	Harrison County Utility Authority
Location	GULFPORT, MS
Zip Code	39501
County	HARRISON, MS
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Authority Offices
Buyer Phone	(228) 868-8752	ONVIA
Submittal Date	10/31/2008	Business Builder
Pre Bid	10/16/2008 MANDATORY	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8725837 - 09/30/2008
Project Num	2008-02

Separate Sealed Bids for the Two Year Unit Bid for the Furnishing and Installation of Utility Water Mains, Sewage Mains, Force Mains, Pump Stations, and Appurtenances. W-16 Gulfport VA Area Water Supply Improvements, W-19 Biloxi Broadwater Water System Improvements, S19e South Woolmarket WWTF and Transmission Mains, S-14 West Gulfport Regional Interceptor and S-21 Biloxi Broadwater Wastewater Transmission System Improvements, HARCUA 2008-02, will be received by The Harrison County Utility Authority herein called the "Owner" at 10271 Express Drive, Gulfport, Mississippi 39503 until 1:00 PM local time on Friday, October 31, 2008 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS and CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: 1. Harrison County Utility Authority Office at the address noted above. Bid documents can be found at the Broaddus & Associates FTP site located at: ftp.broaddusassociates.com All interested bidders must call Mr. Cory Martinez Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Upon furnishing firm/bidder name, address, telephone number, fax number and email address (if applicable), a user ID and password will be provide for downloading. Mr. Martinez can be reached at 228-868-8752 and 228-222-0515 or by email at deiicm@bellsouth.net. The BID SCHEDULE may be examined at the following locations: Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program (MPTAP) Mississippi Development Authority, Minority & Small Business Development Woolfolk Building 501 North West Street Suite B 01 Jackson, MS 39201 Contact: Ms. Carol Harris, 601-359-3448 South Mississippi Contract Procurement Center 1141 Bay View Avenue Suite 401 Biloxi, Mississippi 39530 Contact: Ms. Marcia McDowell, 228-396-1288 Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities and equipment, material and/ or supply needs. Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in whole or in part by anticipated funds from the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the State of Mississippi. Neither the State of Mississippi nor the Commission on Environmental Quality nor any of their employees is or will be a party to this invitation for bids or any resulting or related contracts. This procurement will be subject to all applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, as well as federal, state, and local rules, regulations, codes and ordinances. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday October 16, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. local time at the office of the Harrison County Utility Authority, 10271 Express Drive, Gulfport, Mississippi 39503. All interested parties are required to attend this conference. Award, if made, will be made from the lowest and best bidder. The Harrison County Utility Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids. BY ORDER OF THE HARRISON COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY ON THE 22nd DAY OF September, 2008. HARRISON COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY By: Kamran Pahlavan, P.E., Executive Director

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

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Bid

Project Name	Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System
Owner	Jackson County Utility Authority
Location	PASCAGOULA, MS
Zip Code	39567
County	JACKSON, MS
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Authority Office	ONVIA
Submittal Date	10/29/2008	Business Builder
Pre Bid	10/15/2008	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8728683 - 09/30/2008
Project Num	2008-03

Separate sealed bids for the Two Year Unit Bid for the furnishing and installation of 73,000 feet of 6" HDPE, 77,800 feet of 4" HDPE, 15,000 feet of 2" HDPE and all other necessary appurtenances as shown on the design drawings, S-26E, Hurley Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System (Transmission Lines), JCUA 2008-03, will be received by the Jackson County Utility Authority, herein called the "Owner", at 1225 Jackson Avenue, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567 until 3:00 PM local time on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The Plans, Specifications and CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: 1. Jackson County Utility Authority Office 1225 Jackson Avenue Pascagoula, MS 39567 (228) 762-0119 Contact: Kevin Elliott 2. MDEQ, 515 E. Amite St, Jackson, MS 39201 (David Murtagh, 601-961-5680 ). Plans and specifications may be obtained by contacting Speaks and Associates, Consulting Engineers, Inc. at (251) 666-4646 . There is a charge of $100.00 for the bid documents, which covers the cost of printing and shipping the bid documents by regular mail. This charge is not refundable. No plans and specifications will be issued to contractors later than 48 hours prior to receiving bids. The Bid Schedule may be examined at the following locations: A. Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program (MPTAP) Mississippi Development Authority, Minority & Small Business Development Woolfolk Building 501 North West Street Suite B 01 Jackson, MS 39201 Contact: Carol Herrin, 601-359-3448 B. South Mississippi Contract Procurement Center 1636 Popps Ferry Road, Suite 203 Biloxi, MS 39532 Marcia McDowell, 228-396-1288 Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities and equipment, material and/ or supply needs. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701 u (Section 3). Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in whole or in part by anticipated funds from the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the State of Mississippi. Neither the State of Mississippi nor the Commission on Environmental Quality nor any of their employees is or will be a party to this invitation for bids or any resulting or related contracts. This procurement will be subject to all applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, as well as federal, state, and local rules, regulations, codes and ordinances. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. local time at the office of the Jackson County Utility Authority, 1225 Jackson Avenue, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567. All interested parties are urged to attend this conference. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder complying with the specifications, provided his bid is reasonable and it is in the interest of the Owner to accept it. The bidder to whom the award is made will be notified at the earliest possible date. JACKSON COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS. The Contractor must have a current Mississippi General Contractor's License and meet all the insurance requirements set forth by the bid documents. The Contractor must provide a certificate of insurance acceptable to the Owner prior to starting work on the site. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope on forms provided in the specifications and shall be clearly marked as follows: Jackson County Utility Authority S-26E HURLEY DECENTRALIZED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM (TRANSMISSION LINES) CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY JCUA 01 The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any formalities in the bidding.

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

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Bid

Project Name	Utility Water Mains, Sewage Mains, Force Mains, Pump Stations, and Appurtenances
Owner	Harrison County Utility Authority
Location	GULFPORT, MS
Zip Code	39501
County	HARRISON, MS
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Authority Offices
Buyer Phone	(228) 868-8752	ONVIA
Submittal Date	10/31/2008	Business Builder
Pre Bid	10/16/2008 MANDATORY	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8728685 - 09/30/2008
Project Num	2008-05

HARRISON COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY 10271 Express Drive Gulfport, Mississippi 39503 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Separate Sealed Bids for the Two Year Unit Bid for the Furnishing and Installation of Utility Water Mains, Sewage Mains, Force Mains, Pump Stations, and Appurtenances. W-17 South Gulfport Regional Water Supply, HARCUA 2008-05, will be received by The Harrison County Utility Authority herein called the "Owner" at 10271 Express Drive, Gulfport, Mississippi 39503 until 10:00 AM local time on Friday, October 31, 2008 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS and CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: 1. Harrison County Utility Authority Office at the address noted above. Bid documents can be found at the Broaddus & Associates FTP site located at: ftp.broaddusassociates.com All interested bidders must call Mr. Cory Martinez Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Upon furnishing firm/bidder name, address, telephone number, fax number and email address (if applicable), a user ID and password will be provide for downloading. Mr. Martinez can be reached at 228-868-8752 and 228-222-0515 or by email at deiicm@bellsouth.net. The BID SCHEDULE may be examined at the following locations: Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program (MPTAP) Mississippi Development Authority, Minority & Small Business Development Woolfolk Building 501 North West Street Suite B 01 Jackson, MS 39201 Contact: Ms. Carol Harris, 601-359-3448 South Mississippi Contract Procurement Center 1141 Bay View Avenue Suite 401 Biloxi, Mississippi 39530 Contact: Ms. Marcia McDowell, 228-396-1288 Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities and equipment, material and/ or supply needs. Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in whole or in part by anticipated funds from the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the State of Mississippi. Neither the State of Mississippi nor the Commission on Environmental Quality nor any of their employees is or will be a party to this invitation for bids or any resulting or related contracts. This procurement will be subject to all applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, as well as federal, state, and local rules, regulations, codes and ordinances. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday October 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. local time at the office of the Harrison County Utility Authority, 10271 Express Drive, Gulfport, Mississippi 39503. All interested parties are required to attend this conference. Award, if made, will be made from the lowest and best bidder. The Harrison County Utility Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids. BY ORDER OF THE HARRISON COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY ON THE 22nd DAY OF September, 2008. HARRISON COUNTY UTILITY AUTHORITY By: Kamran Pahlavan, P.E., Executive Director

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

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Contractor - Carpentry, Floor and Roofing

Oklahoma

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Bid

Project Name	Reroof
Owner	Oklahoma City Housing Authority
Location	OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Zip Code	73117
County	OKLAHOMA, OK
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Mary Eaves, Modernization Coordinator	ONVIA
Buyer Phone	(405) 602-5533	Business Builder
Submittal Date	11/07/2008	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Pre Bid	10/23/2008
Guide Ref Num	8727739 - 09/30/2008

The Oklahoma City Housing Authority will receive bids at 1700 Northeast Fourth Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73117, for Reroof Fourteen (14) Buildings and Repair Storm Damage on Sixty-Three (63) Buildings at AMP 101, Will Rogers Courts, 1620 Heyman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Bid documents and all particulars may be obtained from the Modernization Coordinator, Mary Eaves, (405) 602-5533, 1700 Northeast Fourth Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A twenty-five ($25.00) nonrefundable deposit is applicable for this work. A Prebid Conference will be held 9:00 a.m., Thursday, October 23, 2008, at 1620 Heyman, AMP 101, Will Rogers Courts, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Bid documents will be received at 1700 Northeast Fourth Street, until 1:15 p.m Friday, November 7, 2008. Equal Employment Opportunity. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Categories:	Contractor - Carpentry, Floor and Roofing
Locations:	Oklahoma

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Contractor - Landscaping / Fencing

Louisiana

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Bid

Project Name	Landscaping
Owner	Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
County	ORLEANS, LA
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Fred Wetekamm
Buyer Phone	(504) 329-2950	ONVIA
Submittal Date	10/29/2008	Business Builder
Value	$500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8728784 - 09/30/2008
Project Num	450-90-0215
Additional Documents	Bid/Proposal Form Bid/Proposal Form

Letting Date: 10/29/2008 10:00AM Name: I-10 ; REPAIR OF HURRICANE KATRINA DAMAGED LANDSCAPING Description: landscaping and related work. Fed ID: ER-ERP1(107) Plan Price: Included in proposal (No Charge) Project County: Orleans parish Engineer's Estimate: $500,000 to $1,000,000 DBE Designation: (DBE GOAL FED 10.0%) Plan Price: $25.00 Contact Name: Fred Wetekamm - (504) 329-2950 - 1440 Hwy. 90 West, Bridge City, LA 70094-3566

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Categories:	Contractor - Landscaping / Fencing
Locations:	Louisiana

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Environmental Planning

Alaska

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RFP/RFI/RFQ

Project Name	Pre-disaster Mitigation Local Mitigation Planning Project
Owner	Alaska Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Mark Ford, Procurement Officer, Military and Veterans Affairs
Buyer Email	mark_ford@ak-prepared.com
Buyer Phone	(907) 428-6026
Buyer Fax	(907) 428-6055
Submittal Date	10/21/2008	ONVIA
Value	$0.00 to $1,125,000.00	Business Builder
Pre Bid	10/09/2008	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8716227 - 09/29/2008
Project Num	2009-0900-8045
Additional Documents	Bid/Proposal Form

RFP 2009-0900-8045 - Alaska Pre-Disaster Mitigation Local Mitigation Planning Project The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, is tasked with developing local and tribal government All-Hazard Mitigation Plans that comply with the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2000). These mitigation plans ensure direct community involvement to ensure communities identify all potential hazards, assess the risk to their populations, analyze the vulnerability of their infrastructure, and allow them to develop a strategy to address all aspects of their hazards. In addition, the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is coordinating with the Department of Commerce Community and Economic Development in that Department’s remote Alaskan community mapping project. The intent of this solicitation is to secure a firm fixed cost contract with a vendor, meeting the terms and conditions of this RFP. There is a (non-mandatory) pre-proposal meeting scheduled for October 9, 2008, 10am-12pm in Room B208 of the Anchorage Armory and Readiness Center, Bldg 49000, Ft. Richardson, Alaska. The RFP closing date is 1:30pm local time, October 21, 2008 at the DMVA Purchasing Office, Room C211, Bldg. 49000, Ft. Richardson, Alaska 99505. Please contact the procurement officer if there are any questions. Est: $112,500.00 Mark Ford Procurement Officer Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Division of Administrative Services Email: mark.ford@alaska.gov Phone: (907) 428-6026 Fax: (907) 428-6055

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Categories:	Environmental Planning
Locations:	Alaska

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FSC 99 - Miscellaneous

Mississippi

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Amendment

Project Name	Mississippi Septic Bladder Pumping for Temporary Housing Units
Owner	US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Location	BILOXI, MS
Zip Code	39531
County	HARRISON, MS
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Sharon LeRoux, Contract Specialist
Buyer Email	sharon.leroux@dhs.gov
Buyer Phone	(228) 897-9583	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(228) 897-9655	Business Builder
Submittal Date	10/02/2008	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8710508 - 09/29/2008
Project Num	HSFEMS-08-R-0041
Additional Documents	Amendment

The following notes apply.

This item requires 8(a) participation.

Mississippi Septic Bladder Pumping for Temporary Housing Units Solicitation Number: HSFEMS-08-R-0041 Agency: Department of Homeland Security Office: Federal Emergency Management Agency Location: Transition Recovery Office - MS General Information Original Posted Date: September 16, 2008 Posted Date: Sep 26, 2008 Response Date: Oct 02, 2008 2:00 pm Original Response Date: Oct 02, 2008 2:00 pm Central Original Set Aside: 8a Competitive Set Aside: 8a Competitive Classification Code: 99 -- Miscellaneous NAICS Code: 562 -- Waste Management and Remediation Services/562991 -- Septic Tank and Related Services Contracting Office Address: 220 Popps Ferry Road Biloxi, Mississippi 39531 Place of Performance: Various locations throughout the state of Mississippi United States Solicitation Number: HSFEMS-08-R-0041 Notice Type: Modification/Amendment Please consult the list of document viewers if you cannot open a file. Primary Point of Contact.: Sharon LeRoux, Contract Specialist sharon.leroux@dhs.gov Phone: 228-897-9583 Fax: 228-897-9655 Secondary Point of Contact: Betty JoSpiering, Lead Contract Specialist bettyjo.spiering@dhs.gov Phone: 228-897-9590 Fax: 228-897-9655 ***Original Synopsis*** Synopsis: Added: Sep 16, 2008 4:23 pm This acquisition is a 100% 8(a) set-aside to Mississippi vendors, as authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (PL 100-707) of November 1988. Septic bladder pumping services are to be provided on FEMA-installed travel trailers and mobile homes (temporary housing units (THUs)) at multiple locations within the state of Mississippi. The estimated number of THUs with bladders is approximately 102. The rate of decrease in this number will depend on the pace of THU deactivation. Approximately 28 of the THUs are located in Pearl River and Hancock Counties (Zone 1) and approximately 74 are located in other Mississippi counties (Zone 2). As part of the pumping service, the THU’s septic bladder is to be pumped on a regular basis, an average of 3 times per week. Offerors may bid on the work for either or both zones. The pumping services include the pumping, removal, and proper disposal of solids and liquefied contents from the THU’s septic bladder, along with project management. The contract base period of performance will be November 1, 2008, through March 31, 2009. The period of performance may be extended for four (4) additional six (6) month option periods. The Government intends to award one contract for each zone. Please consult the list of document viewers if you cannot open a file.

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Categories:	FSC 99 - Miscellaneous, Liquid Waste and Sludge Removal
Locations:	Mississippi

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FSC R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support

Colorado

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Bid

Project Name	Natural Disaster General Assistance
Owner	US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Location	DENVER, CO
Zip Code	80202
County	DENVER, CO
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Gay Julian, Contracting Officer
Buyer Email	Gay_E._Julian@hud.gov
Buyer Phone	(303) 672-5281 x1819	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(303) 672-5062	Business Builder
Submittal Date	10/06/2008	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8713813 - 09/29/2008
Project Num	R2008P00165

Natural Disaster General Assistance Solicitation Number: R2008P00165 Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Office: OCPO, Western (Denver) Field Contracting Operations Location: Denver Operations Branch, NFW General Information Posted Date: Sep 27, 2008 Original Set Aside: N/A Set Aside: N/A Classification Code: R -- Professional, administrative, and management support services NAICS Code: 541 -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services/541611 -- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services Contracting Office Address: 1670 Broadway 23rd Floor Denver, Colorado 80202-4801 Solicitation Number: R2008P00165 Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis: Added: Sep 27, 2008 2:38 pm The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) intends to procure the services of a contractor to continue the process of conducting need assessments and providing technical assistance to PHAs in returning to full operations and in responding to victims of hurricanes Gustav and Ike with the basic need being in Texas and neighboring states. The contractor shall: assist with the assessments and analyses of PHA damages, the on-site evaluations of public housing units, review the results of any external assessments, coordination and assistance; assess and analyze the extent of damage to public housing buildings, systems, dwelling units and systems; facilitate communication, transportation, social services and special needs consistent with results of the initial on-site evaluation; identify and coordinate temporary shelter and other emergency services for PHA Residents and program participants and technical assistance activities as identified by HUD on-site staff; conduct the initial on-site evaluation/review of public housing properties, and mobilization; assist PHAs in providing disaster relief to PHA staff and the PHA residents based on the results of the initial evaluation; assist affected PHAs in determining the extent of damages in terms of dollars; assist affected PHA in determining what damages are covered by insurance and in filing insurance claims; assist PHAs in coordinating HUD and FEMA response activities; and provide technical assistance to PHAs, PHA staff and PHA residents on other, emergency related activities as identified by site visit needs, and as is consistent with this scope of work. HUD intends to competitively procure these services on a limited basis as a total set-aside to HUBZone small business concerns. For purposes of determining size status, NAICS code 541611 $7.0M in annual receipts will be used. If interested, please email Gay.E.Julian@hud.gov and provide 1) Qualifications sufficient you ability to perform the requirements stated above; and 2) identification as to your HUBZone small business concern certification. Do not submit a company overview or unnecessary elaborate materials, submissions and should not exceed 20 pages when printed. Interested parties must respond not later than 1:00 pm MT on October 6, 2008. Primary Point of Contact.: Gay E Julian, Contracting Officer Gay.E.Julian@hud.gov Phone: 303-672-5281 x1819 Fax: 303-672-5062

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Categories:	FSC R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support
Locations:	Colorado

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Georgia

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Amendment

Project Name	All Hazards Preparedness and Response Coordinator
Owner	US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Location	ATLANTA, GA; Guatemala
Zip Code	30341
County	DEKALB, GA
Sector	Federal
Buyer	John Ebanks, Contract Specialist, Procurement and Grants Office
Buyer Email	JEbanks@cdc.gov
Buyer Phone	(770) 488-2436
Buyer Fax	(770) 488-2688	ONVIA
Submittal Date	10/03/2008	Business Builder
Value	$67,260.00 to $107,180.00	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8734531 - 10/01/2008
Project Num	2008-N-10734
Additional Documents	Amendment

All Hazards Preparedness and Response Coordinator Solicitation Number: 2008-N-10734 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Office: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Location: Procurement and Grants Office (Atlanta) General Information Original Posted Date: September 18, 2008 Posted Date: Oct 1, 2008 Response Date: Oct 03, 2008 4:00 pm Original Response Date: Oct 03, 2008 4:00 pm Eastern Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set Aside: Total Small Business Classification Code: R -- Professional, administrative, and management support services NAICS Code: 923 -- Administration of Human Resource Programs/923120 -- Administration of Public Health Programs Contracting Office Address: 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000 Atlanta, Georgia 30341-4146 Place of Performance: Guatemala City, Guatemala Guatemala Solicitation Number: 2008-N-10734 Notice Type: Modification/Amendment Please consult the list of document viewers if you cannot open a file. Primary Point of Contact.: John M Ebanks, Contract Specialist jebanks@cdc.gov Phone: 7704882436 Fax: 7704882688 Secondary Point of Contact: Rafael A. Aviles, Contract Specialist raviles@cdc.gov Phone: 770-488-2805 Fax: 770-488-2688 ***Original Synopsis*** Synopsis: Added: Sep 18, 2008 1:54 pm Description The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is seeking applications from qualified applicants for an Strategic Information Advisor position located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The resultant contract shall be a Personal Services Contract (PSC). Reference 42 USC 242l(b)(8). SOLICITATION NUMBER: 2008-N-10734 POSITION NUMBER: GT-PSC-02 ISSUANCE DATE: September 18, 2008 CLOSING DATE/TIME: Octobr 3, 2008 at 4:00PM Eastern Standard Time POSITION TITLE: All Hazards Preparedness and Response Coordinator MARKET VALUE: $67,260 to $107,180 per year -- Final compensation will be based on individual salary history, work experience, and educational background. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One Base Year and Four Option Years PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Guatemala City, Guatemala SECURITY CLEARANCE: NACI AREA OF CONSIDERATION: United States Citizens and residents only. Third country nationals, citizens and permanent residents of the host country are not eligible for this position. INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO READ THE ENTIRE ANNOUNCEMENT AND PROVIDE ALL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS SHALL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. Duties and Responsibilities: The primary objective is to serve as the lead technical and program regional resident Advisor (hereafter referred to as Incumbent) for the Central America CDC-CAP All Hazards program. This position is responsible for the coordination of All Hazards Preparedness and Response, emergency preparedness, and participating in emergency management activities for the CDC Regional Office for Central America and Panama (CDC-CAP), located in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The position serves in a technical role in emergency (internal and external) operations and preparedness, providing an all hazards approach in public health support, notification and communications, incident management, and support for drills, exercises and actual emergencies. The All Hazards Preparedness and Response Coordinator coordinates interagency activities related to potential health threats; develops guidance material for response and program personnel; manages and directs demonstration and training programs for regional, national, and local health personnel involved in health response to all hazards events, e.g., bioterrorism, technological, radiological, chemical, environmental, and natural disasters. Incumbent also coordinates and oversees the work of contractors and support staff throughout the region on assigned outsourced projects and other related tasks for the emergency response operations center. The All Hazards Preparedness and Response Coordinator is also responsible for developing funding proposals and monitoring the execution of funds totaling over $600,000. Develops, implements, monitors and facilitates the execution of program activities for any All Hazards related project objectives, including managing personnel and equipment, and Information Technology resources. Prepares and consolidates project proposals, and coordinates interagency activities and involvement related to All Hazards type events. Develops internal and external operating procedures with partnering agencies and ministries for any All Hazards type preparedness and response support. Monitors quality controls and ensures that grantees, partners, contractors meet outlined programmatic objectives. 1 Keeps current with the region's current state of preparedness for All Hazards type events related to Public Health. Minimum 1. Knowledge of agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating program accomplishments. 2. Extensive knowledge of the region's counterparts and demographic information. 3. Masters degree or equivalent education in disaster/emergency management/communications. 4. Training certification in Incident Command Systems (ICS), On Incidents, or any other Emergency Management Operations system. Four years experience working with one or more of these systems may be substituted for formal training certification. 5. Over seven years of experience in Incident Management and Incident Response, including wild land fire, hurricane response, relief for populated areas, Avian Influenza eradication and disposal training, rapid response training in Pandemic Influenza preparedness. 6. Federally trained in Incident Command and Red-carded. 7. Trained and experienced in using Geographical Information Systems for Public Health and Disasters. 8. Experience in developing/ establishing an Emergency Operations Center (e.g., base camps, logistics centers, IT infrastructure) and communications networks to support it. 9. Level IV. Fluent (written and spoken) in Spanish and English. Able to use both languages in diverse situations including workshops, drills, simulations, and field exercises. Includes working with non-U.S. personnel. 10. Advanced level of comprehension regarding software installations, IT procedures, ability to trouble shoot software and equipment malfunctions. Desired Qualifications: 1. Previous work experience in Guatemala and Central America - preferably during disasters and major emergencies. 2. Able to work Office Suite and other software packages such as EpiGIS, EPI INFO, Access, ArcINFO, Erdas, Virtual EOC) 3. Skills in diplomacy for dealing directly with MOHs, embassies and international public health entities. 4. Able to train ICS in Spanish to Public Health Professionals. 5. Working knowledge of administrative, budgetary, procurement, and travel issues. 6. Experience in Field Operations and Incident Base Operations. Benefits/Allowances: Overseas allowances and differentials similar to those available to U.S. Government employees assigned abroad may be payable under this PSC, subject to eligibility. Actual benefits may vary from one candidate to the next and/or from one country of assignment to the next. A summary of the overseas allowances and differentials available to U.S. Government employees assigned abroad may be found at the following Internet URL: http://aoprals.state.gov/ Specific benefit, allowance, and differential information will be provided in the "Offer of PSC Employment" letter sent to the successful applicant. Additionally, country specific information useful for U.S. Government employees assigned abroad may be obtained from Department of State available at the following Internet URL: http://www.state.gov/m/fsi/tc/c10391.htm and Travel Warnings concerning certain countries, in many of which CDC conducts its international program activities, may be obtained at the following Internet URL: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html. Federal Taxes: Personal Service Contractors who are either United States citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens (i.e., "green card" holders) of the United States are not exempt from payment of Federal Income and, in some cases State, income taxes on salaries earned abroad while working for the U.S. Government. CONTRACTOR-MISSION RELATIONSHIPS (a) The contractor acknowledges that this contract is an important part of the U.S. Foreign Assistance Program and agrees that his/her duties will be carried out in such a manner as to be fully commensurate with the responsibilities that this entails. (b) While in the Cooperating Country, the contractor is expected to show respect for the conventions, customs, and institutions of the Cooperating Country and not interfere in its political affairs. (c) If the contractor's conduct is not in accordance with paragraph (b) of this provision, the contract may be unilaterally terminated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor recognizes the right of the U.S. Ambassador to direct his/her immediate removal from any country when, in the discretion of the Ambassador, the interests of the United States so require. (d) The Country Director is the chief representative of CDC in the Cooperating Country. In this capacity, he/she is responsible for the total CDC Program in the Cooperating Country including certain administrative responsibilities set forth in this contract and for advising CDC regarding the performance of the work under the contract and its effect on the U.S. Foreign Assistance Program. The contractor will be responsible for performing his/her duties in accordance with the statement of duties called for by the contract. However, he/she shall be under the general policy guidance of the Country Director, and shall keep the Country Director or his/her designated representative currently informed of the progress of the work under this contract. SOCIAL SECURITY, FEDERAL INCOME TAX AND FOREIGN EARNED INCOME (a) Since the contractor is an employee, F.I.C.A. contributions and U.S. Federal Income Tax withholding shall be deducted in accordance with regulations and rulings of the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, respectively. (b) As an employee, the contractor is not eligible for the 'foreign earned income' exclusion under the IRS Regulations (see 26 CFR 1.911- 3(c)(3)). INSURANCE (a) Worker's Compensation Benefits. The contractor shall be provided worker's compensation benefits in accordance with the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. (b) Health and Life Insurance. (1) The contractor shall be provided a maximum contribution of up to 50% against the actual costs of the contractor's annual health insurance costs, provided that such costs may not exceed the maximum U.S. Government contribution for direct-hire personnel as announced annually by the Office of Personnel Management. (2) The contractor shall be provided a contribution of up to 50% against the actual costs of annual life insurance not to exceed $500.00 per year. (3) Retired U.S. Government employees shall not be paid additional contributions for health or life insurance under their contracts. The Government will normally have already paid its contribution for the retiree unless the employee can prove to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer that his/her health and life insurance does not provide or specifically excludes coverage overseas. In such case, the contractor would be eligible for contributions under paragraphs (b)(1) or (2) as appropriate. (4) Proof of health and life insurance coverage shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer before any contribution is paid. On assignments of less than one year, costs for health and life insurance shall be prorated and paid accordingly. (5) A contractor who is a spouse of a current or retired Civil Service, Foreign Service, or Military Service member and who is covered by their spouse's Government health or life insurance policy is ineligible for the contribution under paragraphs (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this provision. MEDEVAC INSURANCE (NON U.S. CITIZENS ONLY) Non U.S. citizens will not qualify for health unit access during the period of performance of the resultant contract and, if a contract is offered, will be responsible for obtaining required medical evacuation (medevac) insurance. CDC shall reimburse 100% of the cost of medevac insurance maintained by the contractor. CDC does not require that contractor obtains coverage from any one specific company. The contractor is responsible for and has the discretion to choose a provider. For information purposes only: The Department of State maintains a list of U.S. based providers on the following website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/health/health_1185.html. CDC provides no endorsement, expressly or implied, of any emergency medical service provider. Contractors have full discretion to consider providers not provided in this list, but are expected to verify that the coverage they do obtain will adequately cover an evacuation due to a medical situation that arises in the location of contract performance. CDC shall approve a fair and reasonable amount for obtaining the required coverage as a direct cost to the contract. In order for CDC to reimburse the cost of medevac insurance, CDC shall require the contractor to furnish evidence of obtaining medevac insurance for the employee and all accompanying family members on U.S. Government travel orders and its cost, after issuance of an offer letter. INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS An individual serving under a CDC PSC may not perform "inherently governmental functions," which include: Committing the U.S. Government (USG) to a specific course of action or performing Services, which involve discretionary exercise of Government authority; Exercising signatory authority on behalf of the USG; Directing policy formulation or making policy decisions; Approving program plans; Officially representing the CDC (representation); Controlling USG-owned property; Acting as a cashier or sub-cashier; or, Supervising Government FTE staff. An individual serving under a PSC may: Provide advice or make recommendations to Government FTE staff; Perform services (other then the prohibited services listed above) in support of program activities; Direct projects or teams (as long as supervision of Government FTE staff is not involved); and, Supervise other PSCs, Personal Services Agreement Employees (PSA), grantees or fellows. See FAR 7.5 for additional information regarding inherently Governmental Functions. How to Apply: A complete application shall consist of a completed Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) or resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information required in a OF 612, as well as references, current (or highest recent) salary documentation, and Benefit Eligibility Form. Optional Form 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment: The Optional Form (OF) 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, can be located at: http://www.opm.gov/Forms/html/of.asp. References: Each applicant shall submit three Professional references other than family members. Two references shall be from a current and previous supervisor. The following information is required: Name, Address, telephone Number, Title, and Email Address. Current (or Highest Recent) Salary Documentation: Each applicant shall submit supporting documentation that reflects their current or highest recent salary. Examples of such supporting documentation are the most recent earning statement, an official letter from current employer signed by the applicant's current supervisor or Human Resources Representative, or the applicant's most recent U.S. Federal tax return. Each applicant shall also include a letter indicating the minimum salary in U.S. dollars the applicant would accept for the position. Benefit Eligibility Form: Each applicant shall complete and submit with the application, the Benefit Eligibility Form located at the end of this solicitation. Submission of Application: A complete application package (OF 612 or equivalent, references, salary documentation, and Benefits Eligibility Form) must be received at the following location no later than the closing date and time identified above: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Procurement and Grants Office Mailstop K75, Branch 7 Attn: John Ebanks, Contracting Officer Solicitation 2008-N-10734 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta, GA 30341-5539 Complete application packages may be emailed to the attention of John Ebanks at egz2@cdc.gov. Facsimile copies will not be accepted. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.208 regarding submission of late proposals: (http://www.acqnet.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2015_2.html#wp1125227). All applications must be legible and submitted in the English language. The solicitation number identified above must be included on all documents submitted with the application package, as well as any other correspondence regarding this solicitation. Selection Factors: The applicant that represents the best value to the Government will be considered for award of HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) Specialist PSC. To determine best value, the following factors will be considered: 1. The extent an applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications based on information obtained through the application package and interviews. Note that interviews may or may not be conducted; therefore, the application package should clearly identify how well the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications of this position. Interviews, if conducted, may be either in-person or via telephone. 2. Information collected from reference checks. References will only be verified for those applicants determined to have a reasonable chance of being selected for award. 3. Results of a cost assessment. The cost assessment will determine the total cost (salary plus benefits and allowances) of the applicant for the complete term of the contract (base period plus any option years). Basis for Award In determining best value, paramount consideration shall be given to technical merit (applicant qualifications and reference checks) rather than to cost. In cases where applicants are determined to be essentially equal, then cost may become the determining factor.  BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR PSC CANDIDATE REQUIREMENT PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTATION: A. City and State (or Country, if not in U.S.), of Current Residence B. If Already Present in Country of Service, Reason for Current Presence There. N/A/ or reason for current presence in country, e.g., brought there by previous employer [provide name of employer, your status and job title, and whether housing and repatriation was included in employment package]; dependent of someone brought there by employer [provide name of employer and whether housing and repatriation is included in employment package], etc.   C. Attach Copy of Front Page of Most Recent Passport, Showing Citizenship, Name, and Date and Place of Birth. See attached. D. Family Members Accompanying You to Location of Contract Performance: Spouse: Children Under Age 18 at Time of Arrival - How Many?: Please list name and date of birth of each   E. Annual Education Travel for Children Up to Age 23 at Time of Your Arrival at Location of Contract Performance Who Are Attending a Recognized Post-Secondary Educational Institution on a Full-Time Basis Children Before 23rd Birthday at Time of Arrival Attending a Recognized Post-Secondary Educational Institution on a Full-Time Basis - How Many?: Please list name and date of birth and city and state (or country, if not in U.S.) of location of educational institution for each:         Contracting Office Address: 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000 Atlanta, Georgia 30341-4146 Place of Performance: Guatemala City, Guatemala Guatemala Primary Point of Contact.: John M Ebanks, Contract Specialist jebanks@cdc.gov Phone: 7704882436 Fax: 7704882688 Secondary Point of Contact: Rafael A. Aviles, Contract Specialist raviles@cdc.gov Phone: 770-488-2805 Fax: 770-488-2688

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

Categories:	FSC R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support
Locations:	Georgia, International

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O&M - Security and Guard Service

Massachusetts

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Bid

Project Name	Safety and Security Consultant
Owner	Somerville Public Schools
Location	SOMERVILLE, MA
Zip Code	02143
County	MIDDLESEX, MA
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Patricia Durette, Finance Director
Buyer Email	pdurette@k12.somervllle.ma.us
Buyer Phone	(617) 625-6600 x6010
Buyer Fax	(617) 666-1130	ONVIA
Submittal Date	10/14/2008	Business Builder
Value	$0.00 to $50,900.00	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8724430 - 09/30/2008
Project Num	S2009-10

AWARDING AUTHORITY AGENCY: Somerville, City of Public Schools 181 Washington St. 2nd Floor Somerville, MA 02143 BID NUMBER: S2009-10 CONTACT INFORMATION: NAME: Patricia Durette TITLE: Finance Director PHONE: 617-625-6600 ext. 6010 FAX: 617-666-1130 EMail: pdurette@k12.somerville.ma.us DESCRIPTION: Safety and Security Consultant. The consultant will have responsibilities in development of an auditing tool, audit of written emergency plans, audit of school facilities using local tool, plan, run and report on table top exercise to assess and improve emergency preparedness. ESTIMATED RATE: $50,900.00 DURATION OF CONTRACT: 11/1/08 - 12/31/09 BID DEADLINE DATE: 10/14/08 BID DEADLINE TIME: 10:00 A.M.

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

Categories:	O&M - Security and Guard Service
Locations:	Massachusetts

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Personnel and HR Consulting

Louisiana

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RFP/RFI/RFQ

Project Name	Temporary Staffing
Owner	City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge
Location	BATON ROUGE, LA
Zip Code	70801
County	EAST BATON ROUGE, LA
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Purchasing
Buyer Email	purchasinginfo@brgov.com
Buyer Phone	(225) 389-3259 x0	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(225) 389-4841	Business Builder
Submittal Date	10/10/2008	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8717349 - 09/29/2008
Project Num	R08-008

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge Purchasing Division until October 10, 2008 at 2:00 PM local time in Room 309, of the City-Parish Municipal Building, 300 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70801 for: R08-008 East Baton Rouge Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) Temporary Staffing Proposals received after the above specified time will not be considered. Proposals will be opened immediately after 2:00 PM in Room 312, of the Municipal Building. All interested parties are invited to be present. Copies of the Solicitation and Contract Documents shall be obtained from the Purchasing Division, Room 309, 300 North Boulevard of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70801, or by telephoning 225-389-3259, extension 0, by fax request to 225-389-4841, or by email request to purchasinginfo@brgov.com. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's check, or Proposal Security Bond payable to the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the amount of 5% of the Proposal Amount. The right to reject any and all proposals to waive irregularities and informalities is reserved. The City-Parish is an equal opportunity employer and encourages the participation of minority business enterprises (MBES) in all of its projects. Proposers/Prospective Contractors are strongly encouraged to make positive efforts to utilize minority subcontractors for a portion of this project. Proposers are requested to include in their proposal a description of plans for minority participation under this Contract as suppliers or subcontractors. All questions concerning the Solicitation and Contract Documents must be received in accordance with the Schedule of Events cited in section 1.3 of the Solicitation documents and as further defined in section 1.7.2 Proposer Inquiry Periods of the same document.

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Categories:	Personnel and HR Consulting
Locations:	Louisiana

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Printing and Mailing

District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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Bid

Project Name	Earthquake Hazard Mitigation for Non-Structural Elements
Owner	US Government Printing Office
Location	JESSUP, MD; WASHINGTON, DC
Zip Code	20401, 20794
County	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DC; HOWARD, MD
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Kenneth De Thomasis, Printing Specialist
Buyer Email	kdethomasis@gpo.gov
Buyer Phone	(202) 512-0303	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(202) 512-0035	Business Builder
Submittal Date	09/30/2008	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	8720369 - 09/29/2008
Project Num	347149
Additional Documents	Bid/Proposal Form

US Government Printing Office Agency Publishing Services 732 North Capitol Street, NW Washington DC 20401-0001 Jacket Number: 347149 Office Name: Agency Publishing Services Quote Due Date (ET): 9/30/2008 10:00 AM Date Posted: 09/29/2008 Product Type: Other Title: Earthquake Hazard Mitigation for Non-Structural Elements Total Quantity: 1517 Ship Delivery Date: 10/23/2008 TITLE: Earthquake Hazard Mitigation for Non-Structural Elements QUANTITY: 1517 CD's in clear vinyl sleeve with Front and Back Insert and CD label. TRIM SIZE: CD's - Standard 120 mm, Front insert: 4-3/4 x 4-3/4" - Prints both sides Back insert: 4-3/4 x 5-3/4" - Prints one side SCHEDULE: Furnished Material will be available for pickup by 09/30/2008 Deliver complete (to arrive at destination) by 10/23/2008 F.O.B. destination QUALITY LEVEL: 3 Quality Assurance Through Attributes (GPO PUB 310.1, effective May 1979 (Rev. 8-02)) applies. DESCRIPTION: PREDOMINANT PRODUCTION FUNCTION: The predominant production function for this procurement is CD-ROM duplication/replication. Face of CD prints 4-color process illustration, builds of process colors tints/solids and type & line matter (background must be white). Both sides Face and back of the front insert prints 4-color process illustration, builds of process colors tints/solids with type & line matter, bleeds uncommon. Face of the back insert prints 4-color process illustration, builds of process colors tints/solids with type & line matter, bleeds uncommon. Contractor to supply an approximate standard Vinyl CD Sleeve that holds one CD-ROM and inserts. CD-ROM DUPLICATION/REPLICATION: The duplicated/replicated CD-ROM's shall be compliant with the International Standards Organizations (ISO) 9660. CD-ROM or DVD DUPLICATION/REPLICATION. Several firms claim patent rights, which may be applicable to CD-ROM or DVD replication. For example, see http://www.licensing.philips.com. U.S. Philips Corporation and Sony Corporation claim to hold patents for certain technologies essential to the manufacture and replication of CD-ROMs and DVDs and assert it is impossible to manufacture or replicate a CD-ROM or DVD without infringing these patents. The patent claims cover, among other things, both the physical structure of and the manner in which data is encoded on a CD-ROM or DVD. Other firms, including Discovision Associates, Irvine, CA, also claim similar patent rights. By submission of a bid, bidders certify that they hold a license under all patents applicable to their GPO Contract Terms (GPO Pub. 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 6-01)) applies. Reports of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse can be made in strict confidence to the GPO Inspector General toll-free National Hotline 1-800-743-7574. JACKET: 347149 Department of Homeland Security Dep 8-00697 BAC: 9111 42 Your Contract Administrator is: AST 6 Call: (202) 512-0303 Written By: mamartin Reviewed By: duplication/replication of CD-ROMs or DVDs. Each quoter's attention is invited to the patent indemnification provisions of GPO Contract Terms (Pub. 310.2 (Rev. 6-01)) since the successful contractor will be responsible for compliance with all applicable patents, including any for CD-ROMs or DVDs. See also attachment one. All delivered CD-ROM duplicates/replicates must conform to the physical specifications as defined by ISO Standard 10149. Also all delivered CD-ROM disks duplicates/replicates must meet or exceed the error-detection and correction specifications as defined by ISO Stand 10149. All delivered CD-ROM replicates must be free of EEC errors. All CD-ROMs must be duplicated/replicated in the International Standards Organization (ISO) 9660 format. This implies that any CD-ROM discs produced by the contractor must be completely compatible with the Microsoft CD-ROM extensions, Version 2.0 or higher, and other operating systems such as Unix, Apple and MS-DOS. MATERIAL FURNISHED: Contractor to pickup at GPO. . One CD-ROM generated on IBM XP using Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS3, and Adobe In Design CS3. Files are supplied in Native and PDF formats. Files are in CMYK color system. Fonts are furnished. One color composite of the Label and Inserts. One sample of cd case with inserts for construction guide. CD Replication/Duplication: One CD-ROM with Printing files and files for CD Duplication/Replication Printing files are in CMYK. Prior to image processing, the contractor is responsible for checking files contained on the furnished media to insure that such features as bleeds, register marks, and correct file output selection have been provided for, so as to correctly generate output for printing. The contractor must supply necessary trapping. Output must be generated on high resolution image processors. PAPER: * Must be in accordance with JCP Paper Specification Standards in effect on date of this order Insert: JCP Code* A180, White Litho (Gloss) Coated Book, Basis Size 25 X 38" Basis Weight 70-Lb. COLOR OF INK: 4 color process PRINT PAGE: See Above MARGINS: inadequate gripper, uncommon bleeds PROOFS: 1 check disk for CD to be replicated/duplicated. Two sets of digital one-piece composite laminated color proofs on the actual production stock (Kodak Approval, Screen TrueRite, Dupont Thermal Waterproof, Polaroid PolaProof, CreoSpectrum, or Fuji Final Proof) with a minimum resolution of 2400 dpi. At contractor's option, a film-based composite laminated color proof on the actual production stock may be submitted provided direct to plate is used to produce the final product. The make and model number of the proofing system utilized shall be furnished with the proofs. GPO Contract Terms (GPO Pub. 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 6-01)) applies. Reports of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse can be made in strict confidence to the GPO Inspector General toll-free National Hotline 1-800-743-7574. JACKET: 347149 Department of Homeland Security Dep 8-00697 BAC: 9111 42 Your Contract Administrator is: AST 6 Call: (202) 512-0303 Written By: mamartin Reviewed By: These proofs must have all elements in press configuration and must indicate margins. Proofs will be used for color match on press and must show dot structure. Inkjet, photographic, and overlay proofs are not acceptable. The proofs must contain color bars for each color of ink on the sheet. Control bars must be placed parallel to the press?s ink rollers. The control bars (such as Brunner, GATF, GRETAG, or RIT) must show areas consisting of minimum 3/16 x 3/16 solid color patches; tint patches of 25, 50, and 75%; dot gain scale; and gray balance patches for process color (if applicable). These areas must be repeated consecutively across the sheet. Send proofs together with the furnished media (copy, transparencies, electronic files) directly to: FEMA Attn: Yvette Williams, (Crystal City, Room 701), 500 C Street SW, Washington DC 20472, 202-646-3290. Contractor must call GPO Contract Compliance Section at (202) 512-0520 immediately upon sending/delivering proofs and immediately upon notification that the proofs are available for pickup at the department. Proofs will be withheld not more than 3 workdays from receipt in the department to when they are made available for pickup at the department. CONTRACTOR MUST NOT PRINT PRIOR TO RECEIVING AN "OK TO PRINT". BINDING: Trim 4 sides. Front insert trims to 4-3/4 x 4-3/4" Back insert trims to 4-3/4 x 5-3/4" with two perfs 3/16" off each side on the 5-3/4" SEE SAMPLE PACKING: CD is to be printed, duplicated/replicated and inserted into plastic vinly sleeve, front insert placed into the inside left (title outside). Back insert placed into right side with copy facing out. Contractor to supply an approximate standard Vinyl CD Sleeve that holds one CD-ROM and insert. Box Suitable Pack suitably per shipping container. DISTRIBUTION: Deliver 1,500 inserts, CDs with labels in plastic vinyl sleeve via traceable means to: FEMA Distribution Facility, Attn: Chris Greenawalt tel:301-362-5310, 8241 Sandy Court, Jessup MD 20794 Deliver 5 sample copies and all Government Furnished Materials via traceable means to: FEMA, Attn: Yvette Williams, 500 C Street Rm. 322, Washington DC 20472. Ship 2 copies marked "Depository Copies Item-0520-E-01" to: U.S. Government Printing Office, Depository Receiving Section, 44 H Street, NW, Loading Dock, Washington, DC 20401. Any cartons containing "Depository Copies", that are mailed to the GPO's Depository Receiving Section must be clearly marked to indicate the total number of cartons in the mailing. For example: 1 of 3; 2 of 3; 3 of 3. Full quantity must be received. Ship 15 copies marked "File Copies" to: Library of Congress, Madison Bldg., Anglo-American Acquisitions Div., Government Documents Section, C Street (between 1st & 2nd), SE, Washington, DC 20540. Must be full quantity. QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS: The following standards shall apply to these specifications: GPO Contract Terms (GPO Pub. 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 6-01)) applies. Reports of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse can be made in strict confidence to the GPO Inspector General toll-free National Hotline 1-800-743-7574. JACKET: 347149 Department of Homeland Security Dep 8-00697 BAC: 9111 42 Your Contract Administrator is: AST 6 Call: (202) 512-0303 Written By: mamartin Reviewed By: Inspection Levels (from ANSI/ASQC Z1.4): (a) Non-destructive Tests -- General Inspection Level 1. (b) Destructive Tests -- Special Inspection Level S-2. Specified standards to correspond with each required attribute as follows: ATTRIBUTE SPECIFIED STANDARD P-7. Type Quality and Uniformity