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Y -- MOUTH OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER AND COLUMBIA RIVER MAINTENANCE HOPPER DREDGING, 1998 SOL DACW57-98-R-0006 DUE 040298 POC Contract Specialist MARTINA HARWOOD (503) 808-4614 (Site Code DACW57) 1998 Maintenance hopper dredging at Clatsop and Columbia counties, Oregon; and Pacific, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, and Clark counties, Washington. The main work will include dredging of 1,500,000 cubic yards of material at Columbia River at the mouth and 75,000 cubic yards of material at Tongue Point Crossing, with optional items for 80,000 cubic yards of continuous shoaling and 60,000 cubic yards of intermittent shoaling. Contractor required to commence work within 30 calendar days after the date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and complete the entire work not later than 115 calendar days. Technical point of contact is Dick Cato at (503) 808-4354. Estimated cost range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Request for Proposal will be available on or about March 2, 1998 at a cost of $20.00 per set. Tentative proposal due date is April 2, 1998. This procurement is open to large and small business concerns. The size standard for which is a concern, including all affiliates, having average annual sales or receipts of the preceding three years not in excess of $13.5 million. Please indicate business size when responding. All responsible sources may submit (0023)

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