U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE, ATTN: CESAM-CT (PLANS ROOM NO. 1000A), P. O. BOX 2288 MOBILE ALABAMA 36628-0001, OR 109 ST. JOSEPH STREET MOBILE AL 36602

W -- RENT OF HYDRAU CUT/HEAD P/LINE DREDGE & ATTEND PLANT W/OPRS FOR MAINT DREDG ON APALACHICOLA, CHATTAHOOCHEE & FLINT RIVERS SYSTEM SOL DACW01-96-B-0048 DUE 040196 POC Contact Mrs. Sharron Ali, 334/690-2535; Contracting Officer, Toni S. Carney (Site Code W31XNJ) This work consists of Rental of Hydraulic Cutterhead Pipeline Dredge with Attendant Plant and Operators for Maintenance Dredging of the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers System in Florida, Alabama and Georgia. The principal area of work is anticipated to be the Apalachicola River in Florida. The dredge shall be a 20-inch diameter discharge, with a minimum horsepower of 2000, or a 22 or 24-inches discharge with a minimum horsepower of 2800. This work is for a period of 270 days. At the option of the Government period may be extended. No charge for specifications. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests (334-690-2535), received directly from the requestor are acceptable. Refer to document number in request. Bid documents are available on or about 29 February 1996. Estimated cost of work is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, the size standard for which is a concern, having no more than $13.5 million. The standard size industrial classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 1629. All responsible(0044)

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