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Z -- PORT OF LONG BEACH MAIN CHANNEL DEEPENING, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA SOL DACW09-98-B-0024 DUE 071698 POC Plans and Specifications, (213) 452-3253 Project consists of dredging approach channel to minus 21.0 meters (1,500,000 cubic meters) with an option to dredging to minus 23.2 meters. Dredge material will be disposed in the inner harbor. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 1629, Dredging and Surface Cleanup Activities, $13.5M average annual gross revenue for the last three (3) fiscal years. Estimated cost range is $10,000,000.00 -- $25,000,000.00. Plans and specifications will be available on or about June 16, 1998 at a cost of $10.00 half-size dwgs w/specs and $20.00 full-size dwgs non refundable. All responsible sources may submit an offer. Small and Disadvantaged firms are encouraged to participate as Prime Contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses. In addition, all interested contractors are reminded that the successful contractor will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent with small and disadvantaged firms in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 95-507.To be considered small, a firm must perform the dredging of at least 40% of the yardage with its own dredging equipment or equipment owned by another small dredging concern. (0148)

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