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Z -- BELL COUNTY EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION PROJECT, BELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY SOL NRCS-20-KY-96 DUE 091496 POC Connie McKinney, Contract Specialist (606) 224-7368 Mark Christians, Other Contact (606)224-7368. This project consists of channel clearing and shaping and stream bank stabilization in the Levi Branch, White Mountain and Sims Fork communities in Bell County, Kentucky. The items of work include the following: removal of sediment from 238 linear feet of creek channel, and the installation of 200 cubic yards of grouted rock riprap; the installation of 68 gabion baskets; subsidiary items. Bid packets will be available August 15, 1996. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR BID PACKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Faxed requests for bid packets may be submitted to 606/224-7393. Prospective bidders may assemble for a group showing of the site on August 26, 1996 at 8:30 a.m., local time at the Agricultural Service Center, 209 U.S. Hwy. 25E, Barbourville, KY 40906. Tele: 606/546-3393. Performance time is 30 calendar days. Estimated Cost $25,000.00 to $100,000.00. All prospective bidders may submit an offer which will be considered. (0207)

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