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Z -- ROOSTER ISLAND RESTORATION, SECT 1135, DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND SOL DACW31-97-B-0082 DUE 101697 POC Contact Betty Schneider (410)962-3464 or (410)962-5638 This procurement is unrestricted. Rooster Island Restoration, Sect 1135, Dorchester County, Maryland. Estimated cost of construction is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. Estimated completion not later than 180 calendar days. Work consists of environmental restoration using beneficial dredge material. Stone breakwater with stone groins and sand fill. Full Size plans and specs (12) $30.00 p/set and Half Size plans and specs (12) $25.00 p/set. Non-refundable. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered. Make company check or money order payable to FAO-USAED-Baltimore. (No cash accepted). In order to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, effective October 1, 1997, all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award of a Federal contract. Contact CCR Web site at http://www.acq.osd.army.mil/ec. Registration can also be accomplished via dial up modem at 614-692-6788(User ID: ccrpub; Password: pub2ccri), or through any DOD Certified Value Added Network. Additionally, a paper form for registration may be obtained from DOD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-800-334-3414. Subcontracting Plan Requirements: Prior to award, the selected large business, low bidder must submit an acceptable subcontracting plan within the time limit prescribed by the Contracting Officer, consistent with Section 806(b) of Public Laws 100-180, 95-507, and 99-661. A minimum of 65% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small business concerns. At least 15% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small disadvantaged business concerns, to include Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions, and a minimum of 8% of all subcontracting dollars be placed with women owned small businesses. A plan is not required with the submission of the bid. Issuance o/a 15 September 1997. (0231)

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