The Detroit District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting for a project that shall include, but not be limited to, the replacement of a section of the exterior concrete slab, curb, and gutter at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vessel Yard in Duluth, MN. The curb and gutter to be replaced are historical structures. To maintain the aesthetic integrity of this historical site, the replacement concrete curb and gutter shall match the original structures in color; fine and coarse aggregate size, shape and color; and finishing texture.

The project is a 100% set-aside for small businesses. The NAICS code is 238990, with a small business size standard of $14 million. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price commercial services contract as a result of the solicitation.

To download the solicitation, visit www.fbo.gov. In order for interested contractors to conduct business with the Federal Government, contractors must register their firm at the Central Contract Registration (CCR). Contractors can access the CCR for free at www.ccr.gov.

Requests for solicitation packages made by telephone, fax, or email will not be honored as contractors must download the package through the FedBizOpps website at www.fbo.gov.

Site visits may be scheduled by contacting Ms. Trudi Britz at (218) 720-5260, ext. 35269.

Please submit any questions regarding this project ONLY to the Detroit District Contracting Office at [email protected].  Quotes for this project may be submitted also to [email protected] no later than 2:00 PM Eastern on 24 August 2009.