US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK DISTRICT, Attn: CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, Rm 1843, New York, N.Y. 10278-0900

Z -- PREPARATION OF SURFACES AND PAINTING MITER GATES SOL DACW51-97-B-0007 DUE 012897 POC John R. Phelps, Contract Specialist, 212-264-9003. Perform all operations necessary to prepare surfaces, including sandblasting, and application of paints for the lock miter gates at Troy Lock and Dam, Troy, NY. Work will begin at the north miter gates (both leafs) and finish at the south miter gates (both leafs). Contract performance period is thirty-five (35) calendar days. Estimate is $100,000 to $500,000. Bid packages available on or about December 27, 1996 and must be requested in writing, accompanied by a check or money order for $50.00, payable to FAO USA COE NED. Standard Industrial Classification Code is 1731. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business. (0346)

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