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S -- REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL, SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE, EMPIRE, MICHIGAN Sol. 1443IB603096012. Due 090496. POC: Thomas R. Looper, Contract Specialist, 402-221-3450 or Billy W. Davis, Contracting Officer, 402-221-3464. Refuse collection and disposal contract to commence October 1, 1996, with two option years, funded yearly. The work is to be performed at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, (Benzie and Leelanau Counties) Empire, Michigan. This solicitation is not set-aside for small businesses; however, the procurement is being conducted under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Small and small disadvantaged business and woman-owned business concerns are encouraged to submit bids and so state their classification. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered. Interested parties should contact the above named Contracting Officer, in writing, (FAX (402)221-4251) o/b July 19, 1996. Reference 1443IB603096012, SLBE, Refuse Collection. The resulting award for this announcement will be made in accordance with P.L. 100-656. (172)

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