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Y -- SITE PREPARATION WORK IN LIBBY, MONTANA SOL DTRS57-00-Q-80042 DUE 042800 POC Point of Contact -- Karen Marino, Purchasing Agent, (617) 494-2430 WEB: Volpe Center Acquisition Division home page, http://www.volpe.dot.gov/procure/index.html. E-MAIL: Purchasing Agent, MarinoK@volpe.dot.gov. The Volpe Center intends to issue, through simplified acquisition procedures as a small business set-aside, a competitive Request for Quote(RFQ) for site preparation work in Libby, Montana. The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials necessary to perform site preparation and final utility connections prior to installation of (2) temporary buildings in Libby, Montana. Site preparation may include the following:(1) excavation/disposal of existing soil; (2) obtaining, transporting, and installing fill, (sub-grade and sub-base fill);(3) remove old and install approximately 1,060 square feet of sidewalk;(4) install approximately 300 feet of 8 inches sewer line including 2 manholes; (5) install 2 standard sewer service lines and 2 water service lines, incl uding all fittings and connections; (6) install an electrical meter base and coordinating with the local power company regarding all electrical utility needs; (7) coordinate with phone company regarding service lines; (8)install all final utility connections; and (9) install 2 access ramps. Specific statement of work will be included in the RFQ. Site visit information will be included in the solicitation. The estimated construction cost range is $25,000 to $100,000. The RFQ will be issued on or about 28 April 2000, and quotes will be due on or about 5 May 2000. The SIC code is 1623 and the small business size standard is $17 million. Posted 04/14/00 (D-SN445370). (0105)

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