US Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, PO Box 1070, Nashville, TN 37202

S -- CONSTRUCTION FOR RIVERBANK PROTECTION, TENNESSEE RIVER, CHATTANOOGA, TN SOL DACW62-97-B-0009 DUE 021997 POC POC Charles Appleton, Contract Specialist, (615)736-7910 Ginny Selwyn Contracting Officer, (615)736-7276. Construction Contract for Riverbank Protection, Tennessee River Park Project, Tennessee River, Hamilton County, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Work shall include the placement of stone protection, gabions, excavation, geotextile, and possibly backfilling. The amount of cleaning and grubbing shall be kept to a minimum because of the enviromental sensitivity of the area. The work shall be performed from the river with limited access through the park. The contract will include the following approximate quantities: Base Bid: Stone (7,735m3), Geotextile (7,360m2), Excavation (1,000m3) Additive 1: Stone (2,700m3), Geotextile (3,735m2), Gabions (204 baskets), No. 57 Backfill (260m3), and Stone fill for Gabions (625m3) Additive 2: Stone (2,285m3), Geotextile (2,715m2), Excavation (225m3). Additive 3: Stone (2,020m3), Geotextile (3,320m2), Excavation (220m3), Gabions (126 baskets), No. 57 Backfill (125m3), and Stone Fill for Gabions(385m3). This job has a duration of 180 days and estimated in the $250,000 to $500,000 range. The solicitation is UNRESTRICTED. The solicitation will be available on or about 16 January 1997 at a cost of $15.00 per set. Bid opening will be on or about 19 February 1997. Funds are not presently available for this project. Contract Award will not be made until appropriated funds are made available. Award will be made pursuant to DIGGS Program (P.L. 100-656). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0359)

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