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Y -- MAINTENANCE DREDGING, SHREWSBURY RIVER, NORTH BRANCH, NEW JERSEY SOL DACW51-97-B-0016 DUE 050597 POC Ina J. Ohrwashel 212-264-0154 Contract Specialist. Maintenance dredging of a portion of Shrewsbury River -- North Branch to 6 ft below MLW with the removal of approximately 37,470 cubic yards of sediment. The material will be placed on a Government furnished upland disposal site on Gunning Island or on approved contractor-furnished disposal sites (s). NOTE: For this procurement, it has been determined that competition will be limited to SMALL BUSINESS. Estimated construction cost range of project is $500,000 to $1,000,000. Sic No. is 1629. Duration of project is 75 calendar days from the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Plans and specifications will be available on or about 04 April 1997. Bid Opening will be on or about 30 days after issuance of Solicitation on or about 5 May 1997 at 2:OO P.M..Charge for this solicitation is $35.00. Make checks payable to FAO, USA, COE, NED, must be received prior to issuance of your order (PAYMENT IS NON-REFUNDABLE). Payment must be submitted with order requested or delivered in person to USACE, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1843, ATTN: INA J. OHRWASHEL, Room 1843, New York, New York 10278-0090. Firms are requested to provide their name, street, and mailing address, telephone and FAX numbers and the solicitation of the project (NO PO BOXES). The plans may be examined at the following locations: This office at 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1843. (0078)

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