US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, PORTLAND DISTRICT, PO BOX 2946, PORTLAND, OR 97208-2946

Y -- GOLD BEACH BOAT BASIN ENTRANCE DREDGING SOL DACW57-98-B-0006 DUE 051198 POC Martina Harwood CONTRACT SPECIALIST (503) 808-4614 (Site Code DACW57) The Portland District, Corps of Engineers proposes to perform dredging at Gold Beach, Oregon. Approximately 30,000 cubic yards of material is to be removed. Bidders may complete the work using pipeline or clamshell (bucket) dredging. Due to the in-water work period, the contractor will have 40 days to complete the work once the contract is awarded. The dredging must be performed during late May and be completed no later than the end of June. This procurement is 100% set aside for emerging small businesses under the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. The size standard for SIC code 1629 (dredging), which is a concern, including affiliates, having average annual sales or receipts of the preceding three years not in excess of $13.5 million. An emerging small business is one whose size is no greater than 50% of the numerical size standard applicable to the SIC code ($6.75 million). As a small business, the awarded contractor must perform 40% of the volume dredged with their own equipment. Cost of plans and specifications is $17.00. Invitation For Bid package will be available on or about April 9, 1998 with a tentative bid opening on May 11, 1998. Estimated cost range is between $100,000 and $500,000. Technical point of contact is Terry Stanton at (0082)

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