U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, P.O. Box 2946, Portland, OR 97208-2946

Y -- COOS BAY/CHARLESTON CHANNEL MAINENTANCE DREDGING SOL Dacw57-99-B-0008 DUE 051019 POC Susan Mechals 503-808-4619 1999 Bucket Maintenance Dredging of the Coos Bay Channel between river mile 11+50+00 and 15+03+00; and Bucket Maintenance Dredging of Charleston Channel between river miles 0+00+00 and 0+41+00, including ocean placement of all excavated materials near Coos Bay, Oregon. The contractor shall be required to commence site work under this contract within 30 calendar days after the date of receipt of Notice to Proceed to prosecute the work diligently, and complete the work not later than 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion includes final cleanup of the premises. IFB will be issued on CD ROM at no cost and will be available on or about May 10, 1999, which may be obtained by faxing a request to 503/808-4605. Include your business size, address, phone and fax numbers. Tentative bid opening date is on or about June 9, 1999. Estimated cost range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Procurement is open to both large and small businesses. The size standard for small businessesis a concern, including all affiliates, having average annual receipts or sales for the past three years not in excess of $13.5 million. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. Technical questions shall be directed to Dick Cato, 503/808-4352. SIC 1629. **** Posted 04/21/99 (W-SN322925). (0111)

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