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 HONDA CREEK, IN SAN LORENZO, PUERTO RICO SOL NRCS -- IFB -- 009 -- CB -- 7 DUE 092397 POC Warner Irizarry, 787-766-5206 X 232/ Contracting Officer, 787-766-5206 X 228 Work includes channel clearing and shaping of approximately 716 feet and the installation of approximately 910 cubic yards of gabions. Restoration of eroded banks with borrowed material is needed. Approximately 585 cubic yards from excavation and borrowed sources will be needed. 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 is to be completed within 37 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 PKGS. Fax requests to 787-766-5245, include 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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