USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, IBM Building, 6th Floor, 654 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Hato Rey, Pr 00918

Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF NON-EXIGENCY, EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION MEASURES AT RIO GRANDE DE LOIZA, IN TRUJILLO ALTO, PUERTO RICO SOL NRCS -- IFB -- 007 -- CB-7 DUE 092297 POC Warner Irizarry, 787 -- 766 -- 5206 X 232/ Contracting Officer, 787 -- 766 -- 5206 X 228 Work includes channel clearing and shaping of approximately 160 feet and the installation of approximately 772 cubic yards of gabions. Restoration of eroded banks with borrow material is needed. Approximately 800 cubic yards of fill material and 50 cubic yards of top soil will be needed. Installation of approximately 640 square meters of wire reinforced mat. Work within the channel top banks and the specified channel length. A site show will be held, refer to solicitation package for the date, location and time. Price range is between $100,000 -- $250,000. Work to be completed within 33 calendar days of notice to proceed. All contractors must be registered to do business in Puerto Rico at the time of contract award. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR SOLICITATION PACKAGES. Fax request to 787-766-5245, included name, address, telephone and facsimile number, and the solicitation number. Solicitation packages will be available on August 22, 1997. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0220)

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