USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, P.O.Box 6459, Ft. Worth, TX 76115-0459

Z -- VARNADORE RAMP PROJECT SOL NRCS-1-SCR-98 DUE 042398 POC Terri Muse, (817)334-5258, ext. 3516 Reclamation of the Varnadore Rural Abandoned Mine Program (RAMP) project site located in Sebastion County, Arkansas. Estimated quantities of the major items of work are: Grading and Shaping, 41 Acres; Farm field fences, 600 linear feet; Vegetation, 41 Acres; Mulch, 41 Acres; Rock Riprap, 200 Ton; Geotextile, Nonwoven, 350 Sq.Yards; and lump sum items for Mobilization and Construction Surveys. Performance time is 150 calendar days. Estimated price range $100,000 to $250,000. The solicitation will be available March 24, 1998. Award will be made approximately May 7, 1998. You may request the solicitation by facsimile at 817-334-5314. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by this agency. (0062)

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