U.S. Army Engineers District, Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers, Attn: Sherrel Sholar-Jackson, P.O. Box 1890, Wilmington, NC 28402-1890

Z -- MAINTENANCE DREDGING IN THE ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY BETWEEN THE NEUSE RIVER AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE LINE SOL dacw54-97-b-0052 DUE 102397 POC Diane Greene/CESAW-CO-O (910-251-4410); Hilda Ayers/Contract Specialist Work consists of maintenance dredging in the AIWW between the Neuse River and the South Carolina State Line. Approximately 275,000 cubic yards of material are to be removed using a hydraulic pipeline dredge. Diking repair/construction will also be performed on this project. Work must be completed within 175 days after Contractor receipt of NOTICE TO PROCEED. Estimated cost range for this project is $1,000,000 -- $5,000,000. Advertising date is scheduled for 19 September 1997 with bid opening on or about 23 October 1997. Plans and specifications are $20.00 per set and will be available on or about 19 September 1997. Specifications only are $10.00 each. Make checks or money orders payable to "FAO, USAED, WILMINGTON". No refunds will be made and material need not be returned. 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. SIC CODE: 1629. (0252)

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