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Z -- HARLAN COUNTY EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION PROJECT, HARLAN CO., KENTUCKY SOL NRCS-30-KY-97 DUE 102797 POC Mark P. Christians, 606/224-7375; facsimile -- 606/224-7393 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via e-mail., mpchristians@kcc.fsa.usda.gov. Harlan County Emergency Watershed Protection Project consists of stream restoration and streambank stabilization a three (3) sites in Harlan County, Kentucky, involving the following items of work: Seeding and Mulching, 0.5 acres; Mobilization and Demobilization, 1 job; Rock Rip rap, 574 cubic yards; Concrete Grout, 62 cubic yards; 3' x 3' x 12', Wire Mesh Gabions, 84 cubic yards; 3' x 1.5' x 12', Wire Mesh Gabions, 52 cubic yards; Sturcture Removal, subsidiary; Pollution Control, subsidiary; Dewatering, subsidiary; Excavation, subsidiary; and Earthfill, subsidiary. Prospective bidders and vendors may assemble on Tuesday, October 7, 1997 at 10:00 a.m., EDT, for a group showing of the site. The pre-bid conference will be held at the USDA -- Natural Resources Conservation Service office, 167 Belkway Drive, Harlan, Kentucky. Tele: 606/573-2838. Contractors and vendors may request bid packets by mail or by fax to: 606/224-7393. TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR BID PACKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Bids are due at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, October 27, 1997. Estimated Price Range is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. Performance time is 58 calendar days after notice to proceed is received by the sucessful bidder. If the sucessful bidder is less than $100,000.00, Corporate sureties will not be required of the sucessful bidder, however, Alternative Payment Security will be required, per Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.228-13. All responsible bidders may submit an offer which will be considered. See Notes 1 and 3. (0251)

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