USAED WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CONTRACTING DIVISION W81LJ8, PO BOX 1890 (DARLINGTON AVE 28401-1343), WILMINGTON NC 28402-1890

Z -- MAINTENANCE DREDGING IN MANTEO (SHALLOWBAG) BAY, NC (OREGON INLET OCEAN BAR)(IFB DACW54-97-B-0046) SOL 129&&&-9705-0001 POC DIANE GREENE/CESAW-CO-O (910-251-4410); HILDA AYERS/CONTRACT SPECIALIST (Site Code DACW54) Work consists of maintenance dredging of the Bar Channel in Oregon Inlet. Approximately 250,000 cubic yards of material are to be removed using a hopper dredge. The method of disposal will be in the near shore disposal area. Contract completion time is 60 days. Estimated cost range of the project is $1,000,000 -- $5,000,000. Advertising date is scheduled for 28 May 1997 with bid opening on or about 1 July 1997. Plans and specifications are $20.00 per set and will be available on or about 27 May 1997. Specifications only are $10.00 each. Make checks or money orders payable to "FAO, USAED, WILMINGTON". No refunds will be made and material need not be returned. If a LARGE BUSINESS is selected for this contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a SUBCONTRACTING PLAN to be submitted and approved prior to contract award. SOLICITATION NO. DACW54-97-B-0046. UNRESTRICTED. SIC CODE: 1629. (0132)

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