USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Attn: Contracting Officer, 100 Centennial Mall N, Room 152, Lincoln, NE 68508-3866

Y -- EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION (EWP) STABILIZATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FEET OF CHANNEL OF FOUNTAIN CREEK AT COLUMBINE DSR SITE NO. EP-5 IN THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN, LOCATED IN EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO SOL NRCS-22-CO-00 DUE 060700 POC USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Karen S. Huff, Contracting Officer and Point of Contact, FAX: (402) 437-5405. Stabilization of approximately 1,000 feet of channel bank of Fountain Creek, Columbine DSR No. EP-5 in the City of Fountain, located in El Paso County, Colorado. Work consists of mobilization and demobilizaiton, approximately 12,200 cubic yards of Class C earthfill, approximately 10,000 square yards of topsoil and approximately 4,650 tons of rock riprap. Estimated price range is between $100,000 and $500,000. Performance time is 56 calendar days after issuance of a notice to proceed with work. A 20% bid security is required to be submitted with bids. Performance and payments securities will be required of the successful contractor within seven (7) calendar days after award of a contract. USDA participates in the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program; therefore, competition for this project is unrestricted and is NOT set aside for small business concerns. Price evaluation preference for small disadvantaged business concerns and HUBZone small business concerns will be available to qualified firms. If interested in receiving a solicitation package, fax the following information to the Contracting Officer at 402-437-5405: Contractor name, mailing address, phone number, fax number and overnight mail carrier and account number if overnight mail service is desired. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Offers are due on Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at 10:00 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time. Faxed bids are to be faxed to 402-437-5405. A site showing will be conducted on Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 1:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time. Interested parties are to assemble at the USDA Service Center, Springs Center Building, Suite 114, 1826 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs. Posted 04/18/00 (W-SN446162). (0109)

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