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F -- WETLAND RESTORATION SOL NRCS-3040-IL-96 DUE 092596 POC Al Bartek, Contracting Officer, (608)224-3035; or Bernita Clark, Contracting Officer, (217)398-5296 Approximately nine (9) sites which include more or less the following acres that will require restoration: 530 acres of tree planting (bare root); 1,262 acres of woodland direct seeding; and 727 acres of herbaceous seeding. Structural work including the installation of nine (9) stop log water control structures and approximately 5,000 linear feet of dikes less than three (3) foot in height will also be required. The sites are all located in Alexander, Jackson, and Union Counties, Illinois. Bid packages will be available 08/23/96. Estimated cost of restoration is between $250,000 and $500,000. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. See Note(s): 1. (0225)

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