U.S. Department of The Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Three Parkway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Z -- WILKESON/FAIRFAX RECLAMATION, RECLAMATION OF FIVE ENTRIES TO ABANDONED UNDERGROUND MINE WORKINGS. SOL 143868-IFB00-12087 POC K. Oberle 412-937-2838 WEB: none, none. E-MAIL: none, koberle@osmre.gov. Reclamation of five entries toabandoned underground mine workings located near the town of Wilkeson, in Pierce County, Washington. Work includes: 1) construction of concrete and steel plugs to seal the top of 3 of 3 of themine shafts, earthwork, and related incidental construction, 2) constructionof a steel grill to cover 1 water-filled shaft, and 3) excavation and backfilling of one subsidence pit. The estimated price range is $100,000 to $200,000. A pre-bid meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 12, 2000 at 10:00am Pacific time at which attendance is mandatory. Bidders will meet at the paking lot across from the Post Office. Bidders should note that the pre-bid will require a full day of strenuous walking in steep, brushy terrain. Bring a lunch and 4x4 ehicle, andwear sturdy walking shoes. The period of performance is 60 calendar days, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2000. The solicitation will be available on or about June 26, 2000 and can be obtained by WRITTEN request ONLY. Telephone and or fax requests WILL NOT be honored. Please reference the solicitation number "143868-IFB00-12087" in your request. Posted 06/07/00 (W-SN462345). (0159)

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