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F -- CLEAR SEDIMENT, DEBRIS AND VEGETATION BUILDUP, EUFAULA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, EUFAULA, AL, 36027 SOL 401819Q102 DUE 051299 POC Point of Contact -- Contact W. T. Richardson, Contract Specialist This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and an award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the services of contractor to provide all labor, equipment and supplies to Clear Sediment, Debris and Vegetation Buildup from approximately 12,000 linear feet of existing wetland drainage ditches. Location: Bradley and Kennedy Units of Eufaula NWR, Eufaula, AL. Performance Period: Work must be done during dry season, June 1 -- October 31, 1999. It is strongly suggested that contractors interested in this project plan to visit site. For appointment, contact J. D. Bricken @ 334-687-4065. This is a small business set-aside. The SIC Code is 0711. Size Standard is $5 Million. Estimated price range is between $25,000 and $100,000. Request for RFQ shall be in writing, stating RFQ number 401819Q102, complete company name, point of contact, address, area code and telephone number, and facsimile number. Issue date for RFQ will be on/or about April 20, 1999. A firm fixed price purchase order will be issued, with a performance period of 60 days from date of award. Anticipated award date is June 1, 1999. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Requests can be faxed to 404/679- 4057. (AC0409016-02) Posted 04/13/99 (I-SN319571). (0103)

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