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Z -- CORROSION CONTROL TREATMENT SYSTEM SOL 31-3615-96 DUE 091096 POC Regina M. Herchak, Contracting Officer, (215) 233-6551. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires all labor, supervision, tools, and materials be provided to install a corrosion control treatment system for the potable water system at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in Plum Island, New York. This system shall use sodium bicarbonate and caustic soda in metered amounts. The work includes removal of one storage tank and related piping, pumps, and electrical connections, plus the installation of two (2) stainless steel storage tanks, pumps and instrumentation, and related piping and electrical connections. Contractors are advised that this facility is a quarrantine research laboratory located on an island 1-1/2 miles off the northern-most tip (Orient Point) of Long Island, New York. Transportation incidental to performance of this project may be provided by Government-furnished boats. The estimated cost of construction is between $100,000 and $250,000. This project must be completed within 150 days after receipt of notice to proceed. Solicitation No. IFB 31-3615-96, which contains further information and plans and specifications, will be available on or about August 6, 1996. Requests should be in writing, contain the company's telephone and fax numbers, and be received in the CO's office not later than July 31, 1996. (0200)

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