Amendment 2 to correct  date of Invitation for Bid from Nov 13, 2008 to Nov 26, 2008.

Amendment to correct issuance date of Invitation for Bid from Nov 13, 2009 to Nov 13, 2008. 

An Invitation for Bid in electronic format only will be available for download on or about Nov 13, 2008 at www.fbo.gov.  No disks shall be mailed.  Any resulting contract will be firm-fixed priced.  The North American Industrial Classification System code is 237990, which has a size standard of $18.5 million in average annual receipts.  Joint ventures must also be registered in CCR as a joint venture.  We advise contractors begin this process as soon as possible should they be the low bidder selected for the award.  The solicitation shall be issued on a competitive sealed bid basis.  The government shall not be responsible for bid preparation costs in the event the solicitation is canceled.  The requirement for the submission of both performance and payment bonds, in an amount equivalent to 100% of the award price and a bid guarantee for 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less shall be applicable.  Therefore, the successful firm shall have the capability to acquire such bonding.  The Davis-Bacon Act will apply. 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:  Performance is for a base year plus 4 option years.  Perform annual maintenance dredging and open-water disposal of an estimated 95,000 cubic yards for the base and each option year (if awarded) of material at Dillingham Harbor, Dillingham, Alaska.  The Contractor is to furnish all labor, equipment supplies materials, supervision and other items and services necessary to accomplish the work.  The Contractor will furnish all labor, supplies, and materials to accomplish the work.  The Estimated Magnitude of Construction is between $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.