US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK DISTRICT, Attn: CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, Rm 1843, New York, N.Y. 10278-0900

Z -- BEACH NOURISHMENT, SANDY HOOK, NJ SOL IFB DACW51-98-B-0008 DUE 110497 POC John R. Phelps, Contract Specialist, 212-264-9003. The US Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting bids for Beach Nourishment, Sandy Hook Unit, Gateway National Recreation, Sandy Hook, NJ pursuant to FAR 6.302-2 for reasons of unusual and compelling urgency. Project consists of hydraulic placement of sand fill along approximately 3,000 feet of beach. The source of sand will be from an ocean borrow area approximately three (3) miles off shore from the project site. This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 1629. Cost range is $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Solicitation package to be available on or about 10/28/97. Bid opening date is on or about 11/3/97. Solicitation package must be requested in writing, accompanied by check or money order for $15.00, payable to USA COE FAO NED. (0297)

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