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

Y -- FLOODWATER RETARDING DAM SOL NRCS-3-VA-00 DUE 020400 POC Contract Specialist, Rachel Hollins, 804-287-1630 Construction of a floodwater retarding dam designated as Ararat River Site No. 28. Work consists of clearing and/or grubbing 7.9 acres; seeding 5 acres; excavation 19,750 cy; earth fill 21,000 cy; diversion 720 lf; drain fill 1,110 cy; reinforced concrete 38.6 cy; nonreinforced concrete 8.7 cy; steel reinforcement 6,300 lb; reinforced concrete pressure pipe 168 lf; loose rock riprap 460 cy; and mobilization, pollution control, removal of water, metal fabrication and installation, and access road. Located near Ararat in Patrick County, Virginia. Cost range is between $100,000 and $499,999. Approximately 132 calendar days performance time. IFB package available approximately January 4,2000. No telephone requests please. Award anticipated approximately March 15, 2000. 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 12/08/99 (W-SN406707). (0342)

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