U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Three Parkway Center, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Y -- SKOOKUM SLOPE RECLAMATION, PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON SOL 143868IFB9712106 POC Kathleen S. Oberle 412/937-2838 Construction -- closure of 2 mine portals, 2 slope entries and removal of metal from 2 concrete structures. Construction involves fabrication and installation of a foot bridge to cross river, pumping concrete, fabrication and installation of a steel grills, demolition and removal of metal debris. Construction is in an environmentally sensitive area and requires compliance with Pierce County permit conditions. Mine gas monitoring required. No vehicular access to or within the construction area. Period of performance is 120 calendar days, including 60 days to obtain materials and 60 days for actual construction. Solicitation will be available approximately April 15, 1997. A site visit is tentatively scheduled for early May, 1997, attendance at the pre bid meeting is mandatory. Written requests for solicitations only, no fax accepted, please furnish company name, address and phone number. (0079)

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