USDA-NRCS, 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Culpeper Bldg., Suite 209, Richmond, VA 23229-5014

Y -- FLOODWATER RETARDING DAM SOL NRCS-5-VA-99 DUE 051099 POC Rachel Hollins, Contract Specialist, 804-287-1630 Construction of a floodwater retarding dam designated as Ararat River Site No. 17. Work consists of clearing and grubbing 5.3 acre; seeding 4.2 acre; excavation 32,425 cy; earth fill 28,250 cy; diversion 350 lf; drain fill 910 cy; pipe 100 lf; loose rock riprap 196 cy; fencing 550 lf; and mobilization, pollution control, removal of water, pipe spillway, and access road. Located near Ararat in Patrick County, Virginia. Cost range is between $100,000 and $499,000. Approximately 137 calendar days performance time. IFB package available approximately May 10, 1999. No telephone requests please. Request IFB packages in writing to above address or fax to 804-287-1734. Award anticipated approximately August 1, 1999. Pre-solicitation notice will be sent to bidders on mailing list. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 04/22/99 (W-SN323446). (0112)

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