US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, Attn: CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, Rm 1843, New York, N.Y. 10278-0090

J -- REPAIRS TO DRIFT HOLDING BARGE " NY 48" SOL DACW51-99-B-0016 DUE 051399 POC Rosemarie Trotman, (212) 264-9118 REPAIRS TO DRIFT HOLDING BARGE "NY 48". SOLICATION DACW51-99-B-0016. POC Rosemarie Trotman, Contract Specialist, (212) 264-9118, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278 0090. Drift storage barge " NY 48" Repairs: Dry-docking, exterior, and interior cleaning and painting, steel replacement plus miscellaneous other repairs. All contract work will be performed within eight (8) hours running time sailing distance from Caven Point Terminal, Jersey City, NJ. Prior to the award of any contact under this solicitation, the successful bidder will be required to enter into a " Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels". Bidders that have already entered into the agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers prior to this solicitation need not complete another agreement. The contract duration is forty-five (45) calendar days from notice to proceed. The contractor will be required to commence the work under the contract within one (1) calendar day after the delivery of vessel. This solicitation is restricted to small businesses. SIC 3731, Size Standard 1,000 employees maximum. Estimated value is $90,000.00 to $150,000.00. There is a non-refundable charge of $32.00 for the specifications that will be available on or about 13 April 1999 from the Corps of Engineers, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1843, New York, NY 10278-0090. Make check or money order payable to USACE NY DISTRICT. When submitting your check, include the solicitation number, street address (we will not send to P.O. Boxes), telephone and fax numbers. Bids will be opened on or about 13 May 1999. Posted 03/23/99 (W-SN311542). (0082)

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