National Forests in Florida, 325 John Knox Rd., Suite F-100, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Z -- RECONSTRUCITON OF BEACH RETAINING WALL INCLUDING DEMOLITION OF EXISTING WALL SOL RFQ FL-00-2 DUE 102899 POC SSteve Padgham, Contracting Officer, 850-942-9344; or Sue Brown, 850-942-9339 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, spadgham/r8_fl@fs.fed.us. Project consists of complete demolition of existing beach retaining wall and construction of new retaining wall. Work will be performed on the Ocala National Forest, National Forests in Florida, Lake County, FL. Contract time is 45 calendar days. This procurement will be awarded based on "Best Value" to the Government. Evaluation factors for award are: past performance, experience and price. This project is 100% set-aside for "emerging small businesses" under the Small Business Administration Competitive Demonstration Program. The "emerging small business" size standard is $3.5 million and the SIC Code is 1741. The Government's estimated price range for this project is $25,000 to $75,000. There is a $25 nonrefundable charge for plans and specifications for this project. Checks or money orders should be made payable to the USDA-Forest Service and mailed to Attn: Steve Padgham, U.S. Forest Service, 325 John Knox Road, Suite F-100, Tallahassee, FL 32303. Posted 09/14/99 (W-SN379790). (0257)

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