U.S. Dept. of Energy, Western Area Power Admin., 200 4th St., SW, Huron, SD 57350

Z -- TRANSFORMER FOUNDATION AND FOUNDATION REPLACEMENT -- RICHLAND SUBSTATION, MONTANA SOL DE-RQ65-97WC11418 DUE 051297 POC James E. Dickey (605)353-9215 Principal components of work: completely remove thirteen auger type foundations (approximately 17.6 cubic yards); completely remove three pad and stem type foundations (approximately 4.8 cubic yards); remove seven foundations to a depth 18 inches below finish grade (approximately 4.8 cubic yards); backfill and compact voids left by removed foundations, including fill material and gravel surfacing; construct new transformer foundation (design is not complete at this time). The estimated amount of this construction project is between $25,000 and $100,00. This solicitation will be issued on an unrestricted basis on or about April 28, 1997. All responsible business concerns may submit a quote which shall be considered by this Agency. All requests for the solicitation must be in writing and may be mailed to the address above or faxed to (605)353-9213. NOTE: A limited number of copies of the solicitation will be available to those requesting on a first-come, first serve basis. Additional copies of this solicitation will be available through various plan holders room. Information hours: 7:30 am -- 4:30 pm (CDT) Monday through Friday. (0104)

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