USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 209, Richmond, VA 23229-5014

Z -- STREAMBANK REPAIR, ETC. POC: Contracting Officer, Gary Sole & Rachel Hollins, 540-248-0319. Alternate number 804-287-1631/1630. To notify interested contractors that as a result of Hurricane Fran which occurred on September 6, 1996, contracts totaling $3,000,000 will be awarded under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program in Virginia. Work consists of sediment and debris removal from streams; repair of streambanks using loose or grouted rock riprap and/or gabion baskets; seeding & mulching; pollution control; etc. using equipment rental and/or lump sum construction contracts. Cost range of each contract is between $0 and $250,000. Approximately 30 calendar days performance time. Located in various counties in Virginia. Interested contractors should call 800-484-5186 PIN No. 6727 for information on site showings and bid openings. This hotline will be updated on a daily basis. (292)

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