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

Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES -- 1999 MAINTENANCE DREDGING OF CHINOOK CHANNEL SOL DACW57-99-B-0013 DUE 072799 POC Susan Mechals, (503) 808-4619 E-MAIL: 99B13 Chinook Channel Dredging, susan.d.mechals@usace.army.mil. Maintenance dredging of the Chinook Channel between River Mile 0+34+00 and 2+00+00, including placement of all excavated materials. The contractor shall be required to commence site work under this contract within 20 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. Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued on CD ROM at no cost and will be available on or about 25 June 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 27 July 1999. Estimated cost range is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. Procurement is open to both large and small businesses. The size standard for small businesses is 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 quiestions shall be directed to Mark Dasso at (503) 808-4351. SIC 1629. **** Posted 05/28/99 (W-SN337293). (0148)

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