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Y -- EDGEMONT DITCH -- METRO EAST DRAINAGE DISTRICT PROJECT SOL NRCS-5036-IL-98 DUE 040898 POC For technial questions, contact Mike Andreas or Debbie Rigo @ (618)667-2892; for contractual questions, contact: Beverly Bartek or Bernita Clark @ (217)398-5296 Site is located in St. Clair County, Illinois. Work consists of 1) clearing trees, brush, and removing approximately 46,300 cubic yards of sediment on 8,800 feet of channels; and 2) seeding an estimated 19.2 acres. Trees must be cleared by May 1, 1998. Price range $250,000 -- $500,000. Performance time is 60 days. Bid packages will be available at the site showing scheduled for March 17, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. The site showing will be held at the Centreville Village Hall, Centreville, Illinois. Contact Mike Andreas or Debbie Rigo at (618)667-2892 for directions. If you are unable to attend site showing, solicitations may be obtained by submitting request via fax to (217)398-5421. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0055)

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