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Y -- MOLLY'S ANN'S BROOK FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECT -- PHASE II-D, PASSAIC RIVER BASIN, HALEDON, PROSPECT PARK AND PATERSON, NEW JERSEY. SOL DACW61-98-B-0002 DUE 111397 POC Contact, Mr. Joseph T. Bujnowski, Contract Specialist, 215-656-6761 The base contract extends from sta. 29+48 to sta. 52+63. Option 1 extends from sta. 9+29 to sta. 29+48. The major work items to be performed under this contract include, but are not limited to, installation of temporary safety fence; clearing/grubbing; channel excavation; foundation protection; utility relocations; construction of concrete retaining walls, toe walls; placement of rip-rap, gabions, erosion control mats; guard rails; curbs; sidewalks; bituminous paving; top soil; seeding and permanent fence. The SIC code for this project is 1629. Specifications and full size drawings will be furnished at a charge of $50.00 per set. Issue date for plans and specifications is on or about 14 October 1997 with bid opening date of 13 November 1997 at 11:00 a.m. All checks are to be drawn to "FAO, USAED, NORFOLK." All requests should be made in writing to the attention of Mr. Joseph T. Bujnowski. A social security number or your Federal Tax Identification Number must be written on your check or money order. Payment will not be refunded and specifications need not be returned. All requests must include a physical address, telephone number, fax number, point of contact and business size. Estimated cost range of the project is $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,00.00. Award of the contract will be made as a whole to one bidder. Liquidated damages will be specified. A Small and Small Disadvantaged Business Plan is required. This is an unrestricted procurement. (0262)

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