> April 11, 2002

Request for quote: DE-AP65-02WN59302

A.  General

1\. Western Area Power Administration requires razor wire at Tracy
Substation, Roseville Substation, and Elverta Substation as indicated
below. Western is soliciting competitive quotes for this requirement.
Please provide a quote by return fax to 916-983-1933 no later than
4/25/02. The requirement is as follows:

> 001 Material and labor to install 18"razor 1 USD
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> wire at the top and inside bottom of fencing
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> and gates at Tracy Substation. 7600
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> linear feet (times 2), 13 corners, 5 swinging gates
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> (20' each), and 3 sliding gates (1 is 20' and
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> the other 2 are 30'). There is currently barbed
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> wire extensions on top of the existing cyclone fence.
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> 002 Material and labor to install razor wire 1 USD
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> at the top and inside bottom of fencing and
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> gates at Roseville Substation. Estimated 1900
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> linear feet (times 2), 10 corners, no swinging gates,
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> and 1 sliding gate. There is currently barbed
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> wire extensions on top of the existing cyclone fence.
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> 003 Material and labor to install razor wire 1 USD
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> at the top of fencing and gates at Elverta
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> Substation. 2100 linear feet,
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> 4 corners, 3 sliding gates, and 1 swinging gate.
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> There is currently barbed wire extensions on top
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> of the existing cyclone fence.

B.  Proposal Requirements

To be considered for award interested contractors shall:

1\. Provide a single price for each line item above,

2\. Provide at least 3 references for whom the contractor has installed
similar quantities of razor wire in the previous 5 years, and

3\. Complete and return with proposals the attached "Representations and
Certifications" starting on page 7 of this solicitation.

C. Selection Criteria

Western will make award to the responsive, responsible contractor who's
quote conforms to the solicitation and is the most advantageous to
Western. Past performance may be considered by a check of references.

D. Work Completion

Work shall be completed by May 17, 2002 or as indicated by Western.
Contractors

please insert your proposed completion date.
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E. North American Industrial Classification

The North American Industrial Classification for this requirement is
332618 with a threshold of 500 employees. Are you a large or small
business? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

F. Small Business Set-Aside

This requirement is set-aside for small businesses.

G. Additional Terms And Conditions Simplified Acquisitions

The attached "Additional Terms And Conditions Simplified Acquisitions"
applies to this solicitation and will be incorporated into the award
document.

H. Proof Of Insurance

At least five days prior to the commencement of work, the selected
contractor shall provide

proof of insurance as indicated at item 8 of the attached "Additional
Terms And Conditions

Simplified Acquisitions".

I. Site Visit

A site visit is highly recommended. To schedule a site visit at
Roseville Substation or Elverta Maintenance Facility contact Rich Perry
at 916-353-4030. To schedule a site visit at Tracy Maintenance Facility
contact Barry Vandermolen at 209-833-3040. Questions of a contractual
nature should be referred to Paul Hendree at 916-353-4445.

NAME OF COMPANY SUBMITING QUOTE:
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> Paul Hendree
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> Contracting Officer