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

Y -- INTENANCE DREDGING 2000, MOUTH OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER, COLUMBIA RIVER AND COOS BAY ENTRANCE SOL DACW57-00-B-0004 DUE 032800 POC Administrative -- Susan Mechals, (503) 808-4619 and Technical -- Dick Cato, (503) 808-4354 Maintenance Dredging 2000, hopper dredging and placement of materials, mouth of the Columbia River, Columbia River and Coos Bay entrance for Clatsop, Coos, Columbia, and Multnomah Counties in Oregon and Pacific, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, and Clark Counties for Washington. Contractor required to commence work within 30 calendar days after the date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and complete the entire work not later than 150 calendar days (time stated for completion includes final cleanup of the premises). Estimated cost range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Invitation for Bid (IFB) is available on or about 28 February 2000. Tentative bid opening date is on or about 28 March 2000. This procurement is open to both large and small business concerns. The size standard is a concern, including all affiliates with average annual sales or receipts 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. Please indicate business size when requesting bid documents. Direct administrative questions to Susan Mechals at (503) 808-4619 and technical questions to Dick Cato at (503) 808-4354. ** SIC 1629 ** Posted 01/28/00 (W-SN420030). (0028)

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