USDA, ARS, North Atlantic Area; Contracting Office; 600 East Mermaid Lane; Wyndmoor, PA 19038

Z -- CLOSURE OF ONE (1) 28,000 UNDERGROUND FUEL OIL STORAGE TANK SOL RFQ-06-3615-97 DUE 050697 POC Regina M. Herchak, Contracting Officer, (215) 233-6551; Lisa M. Botella, Point of Contact, (215) 233-6551; FAX No. (215) 233-6558. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has a requirement to close one (1) 28,000-gallon underground fuel oil storage tank in place and to remove all its ancillary piping and utilities at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in Plum Island, New York. Contractors are advised that Plum Island is a quarantine research facility that is restricted to the general public. The facility is located approximately 1-1/2 miles off the northeast tip of Long Island. Transportation incidental to the performance of this work may be provided by Government-furnished boats. The estimated cost of construction is between $25,000 and $100,000. This project must be completed within 60 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed. Request for Quote No. 06-3615-97 contains further information and specifications and will be available on or about April 3, 1997. Requests for a copy of the RFQ should be in writing, contain the company's telephone and fax numbers, and be received in the CO's office not later than March 31, 1997. (0076)

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