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Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF SHALLOW WATER TERRACES, CAMERON PARISH, LOUISIANA SOL NRCS-10-LA-00 DUE 040300 POC Ralph Broome (318) 473-7781 E-MAIL: click here to e-mail the contracting officer, ralph.broome@la.usda.gov. Project requirements include the construction of approximately 35,730 linear feet of shallow water terraces. The terraces are to be constructed in an area of shallow water located south of the Intracoastal Waterway and east of the Sabine River. The terraces are to be built to a height of 1.8 feet NAVD, are to have a minimum top width of 3 feet, a 10 feet average bottom width, and are to have a 1-1/2 to 1 sideslope. The water depth that the terraces are to be constructed in varies from 0.2 feet to 2.5 feet and is dependent on tidal fluctuations. The performance time provided for this requirement is 73 calendar days. This acquisition is unrestricted. IFB packages will be made available on or about March 1, 2000. A formal pre-bid conference and site showing will be held prior to bid opening. The contracting officer should be contacted by those intending to attend the conference. Prospective bidders seeking to obtain an IFB package should fax a request, referencing the solicitation number, to fax no. (318)473-7831 (e-mail or snail mail requests are also acceptable). Telephone requests will not be honored. The price range for this work is estimated to be between $25,000 and $100,000. All responsible offers will be considered by the agency. Posted 02/03/00 (W-SN421624). (0034)

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