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Z -- REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGES SOL 401810B022 DUE 072500 POC Berta Hollenberger (Fax.: 404/679-4057) E-MAIL: Contact Contract Specialist, berta_hollenberger@fws.gov. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the replacement of Ham Branch and Black Creek bridges at Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge in McBee, South Carolina in accordance with FWS specifications and drawings. This is not a small business set-aside in accordance with the latest quarterly adjustment under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. SIC Code1622. The estimated price range is between $250,000 and $500,000. the tentative issue date is 7/25/00. Requests for IFB shall be in writing, stating IFB number 401810B022, 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 150 calendar days from the date of Notice To Proceed. The anticipated award date is 8/30/00. Telephone requests will NOT be accepted. Requests may be faxed to 404-679-4057 or e-mailed to berta_hollenberger@fws.gov. All responsible sources may submit a bid whichshall be considered by FWS. 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 06/21/00 (W-SN467076). (0173)

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