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

F -- SOIL AND ROCK SAMPLES IN A CHANNEL AT ATHENS, NY ADJACENT TO THE HUDSON RIVER. SOL DACW51-98-T-0019 DUE 121297 POC Anthony P. DeStefano, Contract Specialist, 212-264-4874. Contractor shall proceed to Athens, New York and take soil and rock samples to a depth of 26.0' below mean low water at 23 locations in a channel adjacent to the Hudson River. The contractor shall be required to take continuous soil samples using the Standard Penetration Test methods and procedures to an anticipated depth of 26.0 feet below mean low water. It is anticipated that there will be no more than ten split spoon samples per boring. The contractor shall be prepared to take three undisturbed samples using Shelby Tubes. Testing will include grain size analysis, moisture content, specific gravity, unit weight and Three Point Triaxial Tests (CU or UU). The work is to begin as soon as possible to avoid delays due to weather or the freezing of the river. The work is to be completed by 31 December 1997. Soil and rock samples will be delivered to the New York District's soils warehouse at the Caven Point Terminal in Jersey City, New Jersey. Contractors are advised to request the entire specification for complete information. Quotes may be mailed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1843, Attn: Anthony DeStefano, New York, NY 10278, or FAX quotes to (212)264-3013. Quotes are due no later than 12 December 1997 at 1600 hours. (0336)

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