USAED WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CONTRACTING DIVISION W81LJ8, PO BOX 1890 (DARLINGTON AVE 28401-1343), WILMINGTON NC 28402-1890

Z -- MAINTENANCE DREDGING IN SILVER LAKE HARBOR, NC (TEACHES HOLE AND BIG FOOT SLOUGH), ROLLINSON CHANNEL, NC, AND RODANTHE, NC SOL CEWCOD-7330-0003 POC DIANE GREENE/CESAW-CO-ON (910-251-4410); HILDA D. AYERS/CONTRACT SPECIALIST (Site Code DACW54) Work consists of Maintenance Dredging in Silver Lake Harbor, NC (Teaches Hole and Big Foot Slough), Rollinson Channel (Hatteras to Hatteras Inlet), and Rodanthe, NC. Estimated quantity of material to be removed is 400,000 cubic yards. Some diking wil be required. Work is to be completed within 90 days after contractor receipt of NOTICE TO PROCEED. Estimated cost range of the project is $1,000,000 -- $5,000,000. Advertising date is scheduled for 9 DEC 1996 with bid opening on or about 8 JAN 1997. Plans nd specifications are $20.00 per set and wil be available on or about 9 DEC 1996. Specifications only are $5.00 each. Make check or money order payable to "FAO, USAED, WILMINGTON". No refunds will be made and material need not be returned. Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Concerns in Construction Acquisition -- Test Program,as set forth in DFARS 219.72 will apply to this acquisition. If Large Business is selected for this contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a SUBCONTRACTING PLAN to be submitted and approved prior to contract award. SOLICITATION NO. DACW54-97-B-0007. UNRESTRICTED. SIC CODE: 1629. (0337)

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