Fish and Wildlife Service, 1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 310, Atlanta, Georgia 30345

Y -- REPLACEMENT OF BIG ALABAMA AND LITTLE ALABAMA BRIDGES SOL 401810B005 DUE 042000 POC Point of Contact -- Lynn Walling, Contracting Officer In accordance with Sealed Bidding Procedures, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for demolition of two wooden bridges and construction of two concrete bridges at Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana. This is not a small business set-aside in accordance with the latest quarterly adjustment under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. SIC Code 1622. Estimated range: between $500,000 and $100,000. Tentative issue date: March 20, 2000. Request for IFB shall be in writing, stating IFB number 401810B005, complete company name, point of contact, address, area code and telephone/fax number. A firm fixed price contract will be issued, with a performance period of 270 calendar days from the date of Notice To Proceed. Anticipated award date is May 15, 2000. Telephone requests will NOT be accepted. Request can be faxed to 404-679-4057. There is no charge for obtaining the solicitation, however, only one copy will be provided to each companyper request. THIS ALSO SERVES AS THE PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. (AC0214005-03) Posted 02/15/00 (I-SN425521). (0046)

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