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Z -- CONSTRUCT A WIDESTONE ACCESSIBLE TRAIL AT THE NINIGRET NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CHARLESTOWN, RHODE ISLAND SOL 501818B018 DUE 052098 POC Gary M. Dupuis, 413-253-8240 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites bids on a contract for the construction and related work to build a wide stone accessible trail at the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, Charlestown, Rhode Island. The work consists of constructing 2442 feet of wide stone trail and construct concrete boardwalk footing and apron around existing kiosk. Estimated magnitude of this project is between $25,000 and $100,000. The SIC code for this acquisition is 1611: size standard is $17.0 million. This is an unrestricted procurement in accordance with Public Law 100-656 and is open to any business size. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered. Issue date will be o/a April 20, 1998. Plans and specs for this job are available without charge and shall be requested in writing to the above address; Attention Gary M. Dupuis, Contracting Officer. TELEPHONIC REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. However FAX requests will be accepted at FAX No. 413-253-8450. Any requests for a solicitation package MUST include the company name, address, telephone and FAX numbers, point of contact, and should reference the solicitation number and title listed above. Requestors must identify in there request if their business size is large, small, or small-disadvantaged. (0097)

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