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Z -- PAINTING AND REPAIR OF SERVICE BRIDGE, F.E. WALTER DAM, LEHIGH RIVER BASIN, LEHIGH RIVER, CARBON & LUZERNE COUNTIES, PENNSYLVANIA SOL DACW61-96-B-0050. Contact Stephanie McGowan, Contract Specialist, (215)656-6776. The contract work consists of removal of lead-based paint and repainting all steel members on the bridge, and performing miscellaneous repair work on the bridge. Specifications and half size drawings will be furnished at a charge of $15.00 per set. Issue date for plans and specifications is on or about 18 July 1996 with a bid opening date on or about 21 August 1996 at 2:00 p.m. All requests for a solicitation package should be in writing along with a check or money order made payable to ``FAO, USAED, NORFOLK'' and must include your Federal Tax Identification Number. Payment will not be refunded and specifications need not be returned. Please provide a physical street address, telephone and fax numbers. Completion time for the project is 300 days. Estimated cost range of the project is $250,000.00 to $500,000.00. Award of contract will be made as a whole to one bidder. Liquidated damages will be specified. Affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity is applicable to the resulting contract. This acquisition is unrestricted. The applicable SIC code for the job is 1721. (180)

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