U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE, ATTN: CESAM-CT (PLANS ROOM NO. 1000A), P. O. BOX 2288 MOBILE ALABAMA 36628-0001, OR 109 ST. JOSEPH STREET MOBILE AL 36602

Z -- RENTAL OF HOPPER DREDGE AND ATTENDANT PLANT FOR DREDGING OF MOBILE HARBOR CHANNELS, MOBILE, ALABAMA SOL DACW01-98-B-0058 DUE 081198 POC Contact Karen Johnson (334)690-2535 Contracting Officer, Sue Speights (Site Code W31XNJ) The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing and operating a hopper dredge with pump discharge of not less than 24-inch diameter nor more than 33.5-inch diameter complete with all necessary materials, supplies, labor, and transportation including fuel, power, and water for excavation operations as specified general excavation limits include the entire Mobile Harbor Project, however, specific locations will be as directed by the government within the total contract limits. Work to be performed consist of the removal and satisfactory disposal of all material lying above the plane of -52 feet(or as directed by the Contracting Officer's Rep), MLLW, over the bottom widths (full and/or partial) and applicable side slopes, at specific work locations(s) all within the specified dredging limits of this contract. The Contracting Officers Authorized Rep will furnish the specific work location(s) (in advance) within those limits of the project during the contract life. All materials excavated from the assigned channel segments will be transported and deposited into the Gulf open water D/A as discussed in specifications. Bid documents are available on or about 14 July 98. Plans and Specification for this job are free of charge. Estimated cost of work is between $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. Request for plans and specification shall indicate in writing whether a firm will bid as a prime contractor or a subcontractor. Firm's physical address, telephone, facsimile numbers, and name of point of contact must also be provided to facilitate any overnight mailing required. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered. Prospective bidders and Plans/Dodge Rooms interested in receiving one free paper copy of solicitation must fax a request to 334- 694-4343, Attn: Plansroom, CESAM or mail the request to Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 2288, Rm 1000A, Mobile, AL 36628-0001. Telephonic requests will not be accepted. A limited number of plans and specifications will be available on a first come-first serve basis, until supplies are exhausted. Reprints will not be made. Specifications and drawings will not be available after the bid opening date. This solicitation includes bid options which may not be awarded. Unrestricted. All responsible sources Posted 06/24/98 (0175)

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