U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 2000 FT. POINT RD, CONTRACTING DIVISION, P. O. BOX 1229, GALVESTON TX 77553-1229

Z -- HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TEXAS, DREDGING SIMS BAYOU TO TURNING BASIN AND LIGHT DRAFT CHANNEL IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS SOL DACW64-97-B-0024 DUE 081597 POC Contract Specialist Lucy Smith (409) 766-3845 Contracting Officer Mary A. Monnell (409) 766-3851 (Site Code DACW64) The plans and specifications will provide for the removal of approximately 650,000 cubic yards of shoaled material from 40,000 linear feet of project channel width of 60-932 feet and to a required depth of 10-38 feet (below mean low tide) and 1 foot of allowable overdepth. Barrier fabric is not required. The cost for one set of plans and specifications: Full Size $22.00; Half Size $16.00 (Non-Refundable). Subcontracting goals for the Galveston District are: 52.5% Small Business; 8.8% Small Disadvantaged Business; and 3.0% Woman-Owned Small Business. Price range for this work is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. (0177)

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