U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services, P.O Box 1306, Albuquerque, NM 87103-1306

Z -- CONSTRUCT WATER DIVERSION STRUCTURE SOL 201810B004 POC Ray Tomori, Contract Specialist, 505-248-6795 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2, has a requirement for an experienced contractor to furnish all necessary labor, materials, supplies, permits, licenses, services and equipment to construct a diversion structure with radial gate check and turnout structures in the Low Flow Conveyance Channel at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, Socorro County, New Mexico. Project work includes, but not limited to, diversion and care of Low Flow Conveyance Channel flow during construction, removal of water from foundation, earthwork and riprap, construct concrete check structure with steel radial gates, walkway bridge and appurtenant structures, concrete turnout structure with cast iron canal gate, reinforced concrete pipe and appurtenant structure. This acquisition is issued under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and open to both large and small business under SIC Code 1629. The price range for this project is between $250,000 and $500.000. The issue date will be on or about March 28, 2000. Request for solicitation package must be in writing and include the solicitation number, mailing address, phone number and point of contact. Requests may be faxed to Monica Huerta, at 505-248-6791, or by mail to the above address. Telephone request will not be accepted. Posted 03/21/00 (W-SN436737). (0081)

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