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

Z -- REHABILITATION OF LACASSINE POOL ENTRANCE ROAD SOL 401810B004 DUE 081400 POC Lynn Walling, 404-679-4062 In accordance with Sealed Bidding Procedures, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for rehabilitaton of Lacassine pool entrance road consisting of applying asphalt over an existing gravel road; however, additional grading, filling, and gravel base material will be required in areas to raise the road and widen the roadway to desired sections. (Base Bid and 4 Additives) at Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Lake Arthur, LA. This is not a small business set-aside in accordance with the latest quarterly adjustment under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. SIC Code 1611. Estimated range: between $600,000 and $675,000. Tentative issue date: 7/11/00. Request for IFB shall be in writing, stating IFB number 401810B004, 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 180 calendar days from the date of Notice To Proceed. Anticipated award date is 8/20/00. 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 company per request. THIS ALSO SERVES AS THE PRE- SOLICITATION NOTICE.***** Posted 06/15/00 (W-SN465230). (0167)

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