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S -- REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR GRASS MOWING SERVICES WITHIN STEUBEN COUNTY, NY SOL DACW31-99-B-0014 DUE 031699 POC Marianne Stakem (410) 962-0972 This proposed procurement is 100% set-aside for small business. Total estimated amount is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. Grass mowing services at local flood protection projects located at Avoca, Canisteo, Corning and Hornell, New York. Services include mowing of levees, berms (flats), drainage ditches and adjacent areas. Hand trimming around concrete, metal and wood structures within the work areas is required. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 0782; small business size standard is $5 million. The period of performance will be base year plus 4 option years. In order to comply with Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award of a Federal contract. The initial registration date expired 31 May 1998. For information regarding future registration, contact (1) CCR Web site at http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec; (2) dial up modem at 614-692-6788 (User ID: ccrpub; Password: pub2ccri), or (3) through any DOD Certified Value Added Network. To review the database, the web site is: http://www.fedecnavigator.disa.mil. Additionally, a paper form for registration may be obtained from the DOD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-800-334-3414. It is imperative that all small disadvantaged businesses contact their cognizant Small Business Administration Office to obtain Small Disadvantaged Business Certification. Without SBA SDB certification, a prime contractor nor a federal agency, can receive SDB credit when utilizing non-certified SDB contractors/subcontractors. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Issuance o/a 12 February 1999; bid opening o/a 16 March 1999. REQUESTS MAY BE FAXED TO (410) 962-0933 OR E-MAILED TO MARIANNE.D.STAKEM@NAB02.USACE.ARMY.MIL Posted 01/26/99 (W-SN291404). (0026)

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