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Z -- BLACKBERRY CREEK EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION PROJECT, PIKE COUNTY, KENTUCKY SOL NRCS-23-KY-96 DUE 091496 POC Contact Point, Connie McKinney, (606) 224-7368, Other Contact, Mark Christians, (606)224-7368. This project consists of sediment removal and streambank stabilization with rock riprap and gabions on various reaches of Blackberry Creek, located in Pike County, Kentucky. Major items of work include clearing; clearing and grubbing; protective cover, 1.0 AC; excavation, common; rock riprap, 600 Tons; geotextiles, 510 SY; Gabion Baskets, 670 Cubic Yards; and concrete grout, 10 cubic yards. Bid packets will be available August 15, 1996. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR BID PACKETS WILL BE HONORED. 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 27, 1996 at 8:30 a.m., local time at the Pike County Courthouse, Pikeville, KY. Performance time is 60 calendar days. Estimated Cost $100,000.00 to $250,000.00. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. (0211)

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