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M -- NORTH HARTLAND HYDROELECTRIC PLANT SOL RP-31ME-8-0002 DUE 041398 POC Contact Andrea Coleman, 202-690-9825, Contract Specialist or Elaine Larison, 202-690-9816, Contracting Officer E-MAIL: acoleman@rdasun2.rurdev.usda.gov, acoleman@rdasun2.rurdev.usda.gov. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service has a requirement for interested parties to propose to purchase or repair and operate in accordance with the solicitation requirements, the North Hartland Generating Project, a 12 year old 4MW conventional hydroelectric plant in Windsor County, Vermont. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or about March 13, 1998. Issuance of solicitation is contingent upon receipt of necessary Agency approvals. All requests for RFP Number RP-31ME-8-0002 shall be in writing to USDA, Rural Development, Procurement Management Division, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Room 6445, Mail Stop 0741, Washington, DC 20250-0741. Requests may also be faxed to 202-690-9829, Attn: Andrea Coleman. All Responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by this Agency. (0058)

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