U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Helium Operations, 801 South Fillmore, Suite 500, Amarillo, TX 79101-3545

Z -- PIPELINE INSTALLATION SOL 1422X955B971003 DUE 091997 POC Contracting Officer -- Katie S.Gallardo Provide all necessary material, labor, and equipment to install two new 4-inch pipelines, including trenching, for the Bureau of Land Management, Helium Operations, Amarillo, TX, in accordance with specifications and drawings. Pipelines to be installed at the Cliffside Gas Field, located 17 miles northwest of Amarillo, TX., on Brickplant Road. Contractor shall furnish all 4-inch nominal linepipe. Government shall furnish valves, fittings, flanges, meter runs, and pipe racks. See Note 1. This procurement is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Award will be made by issuance of a contract. Solicitations may be requested by telephone or in writing. When calling, be prepared to state name, address, and solicitation number. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Solicitations available on or about August 21, 1997. Bid opening date on or about September 19, 1997. (0222)

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