American States Utility Services, Inc. seeks subcontractors for Well 9B Re-Drill Project No. FBWSC1809PPHRFP99. The work to be accomplished under this specification consists of the drilling and completion of one water supply well, herein named Pike Well #9B, on Fort Bliss TX property. Start date 1/16/19. For detailed information contact Patricia Hernando at 915-564-1332 or email patricia.hernando@ftbliss.asusinc.com.

Alutiiq Management Services, operator of the Roswell NM Job Corps Center, seeks a small business subcontractor to remove the existing two gas fired ceiling hung unit heaters, associated flue piping and support brackets. Seal vent pipe opening and cap gas lines as required. Provide a 7.5 KW, 240V, 3-Phase ceiling mounted electric heater with fan-forced air in each of the two shower/bathrooms. Heaters to be suitable for use in damp locations. Contact Casey Booth, buyer, at 575-347-7429 or email booth.casey@jobcorps.org.

Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. seeks small business subcontractors for design and construction in Hawaii of Kawela and Nanahu Stream crossings, structure approaches, bridges, drainage, structural section, safety features, and sediment and erosion control. NAICS 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Ref. DTFH6817R00013. Contact Craig Oshimo at 808-674-1088 or email craig.oshimo@kiewit.com.

MINACT is seeking to enter into an agreement for High School Diploma Services for Job Corps students at six Job Corps Centers: BL Hooks Job Corps Center (Memphis, TN); Denison Job Corps Center (Denison, IA); Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center (Excelsior Springs, MO); Gulfport Job Corps Center (Gulfport, MS); Milwaukee Job Corps Center (Milwaukee, WI); and Shreveport Job Corps Center (Shreveport, LA). Successful offerors must be accredited per the guidelines set forth in Appendix 304 of the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) and licensed to perform in each state. NAICS 611110. Closing date 11/20/18 5:00PM. Ref. SOL-MN2018-01. Contact Curtis Easley at 601-914-6225 or by email at ceasley@minact.com.

Education Development Center seeks a small business supplier for procurement, set up and delivery to Liberia of 857 units of technology kits for reading that include tablets, MicroSD Cards, tablet cases and screen protectors. The technology kits for reading in Liberia will be provided as a professional development aid/tool to ALP sites and Education officers for multiple uses. NAICS 423430. Closing date 11/5/18 12:00PM EST. Please contact Chipo Nyambawaro at cnyambawaro@edc.org for a complete copy of the RFQ.

Federal Government Experts is a newly formed SDVOSB/VOSB comprised of 10 former SES and General Officers. We are seeking highly qualified firms that we can team with on current and future opportunities. We provide a range of services from Engineering, Technical, IT and HR. We are a ‘mission first’ people-always company that wants to earn your business. NAICS 541611. Contact Robert Stewart at 202-695-3539 or email info@federalgovernmentexperts.com.

MINACT, operator of Shreveport (LA) Job Corps Center, also seeks small business subcontractors to (1) replace existing boiler with RBI dominator Boiler of equal capacity and (2) replacing existing perimeter fencing with an 8' tall anodized ornamental fence. Job 1 includes removing and replacing the boiler and reconnecting gas, water line, electric power and flue. Job 2 includes providing all material and labor for the installation of, and installing, 1025' of 8' tall anodized aluminum ornamental fence. For both jobs, price must include all labor, warranty on parts and labor, and warranty on the heat exchanger of the boiler. NAICS 332410, 238220, 541320. Closing for both solicitations is 11/11/18 at 11:59AM. Contact Tambria Baker at 318-629-7596 or email baker.tambria@jobcorps.org.

ResCare Inc., operator of Red Rock Job Corps Center in Bloomsburg PA is seeking written bids for linen cleaning services. Red Rock is seeking vendors for weekly laundering services. NAICS 812320. Performance period December 1, 2018-November 30, 2019. Closing date 11/26/18 12:00 noon EST. Ref. SOL-RR_Center Linen_2019. Contact Theresa Insinger, 570-477-3836 or insinger.theresa@jobcorps.org for bid packet.

Adams & Associates, operator of the Keystone Job Corps Center in Scranton PA, is seeking a small business contractor for the replacement of a heating/cooling unit in the Recreation building located on Center. NAICS 238220. Ref. SOL-KJCC Rec Heat 2. Closing date 11/8/18 10:00 AM EST. For a copy of the SOW/RFQ please email Fran McGraw at mcgraw.fran@jobcorps.org.

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