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Y -- EMERGENCY DEBRIC REMOVAL AND MAINTENANCE DREDGING SOL DACW57-97-B-0036 DUE 100197 POC Contract Specialist SANDRA L. HILLEBRANDT (503) 808-4615 (Site Code DACW57) Emergency debris removal and maintenance bucket dredging of the Bonneville Dam Second Powerhouse intake channel. Due to the emergency nature of this work, the contractor must be able commence work within 10 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP). It is anticipated that NTP will be issued on or about 15 October 1997 with all work completed not later than 20 November 1997. Contractor shall be capable of achieving a minimum production rate of 3,000 cubic yards (barge measure) per calendar day, 21,000 cubic yards per calendar week for the duration of the work period in order to be considered a responsible bidder. Substantial liquidated damages will be assessed for late completion. IFB will be available on or about 15 September 1997 at $20.00 per set. The tentative bid opening date is 1 October 1997; this will allow only a 2 week bid preparation period. The estimate range is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. This procurement is open to both large and small businesses. The small business sizestandard for this procurement is a concern, including all affiliates, with average annual gross sales or receipts for the preceding three years, not in excess of $13.5 million. Please indicate business size when requesting bid documents. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the Agency. Technical questions should be directed to mark Dasso at (503) 808-4351. SIC 1629. (0239)

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