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Z -- DITCH 56, CULVERT REPLACEMENT, POINSETT COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ST. FRANCIS BASIN PROJECT SOL DACW66-98-B-0038 DUE 091598 POC Contract Specialist WENDELL NORMAN (901) 544-0775 (Site Code DACW66) The work consists of clearing and grubbing; stripping topsoil and stockpiling for reuse; construction and removal of temporary earthen cofferdam; construction and maintenance of temporary drainage pipe system; excavation for gravity flow drainage structure; placement of 1500-mm reinforced concrete pipe; construction of control structure and installation of new sluice and gate and gate lift assemblies; construction of levee embankment; disconnecting and connecting of electrical supply to control structure sluice gate controls; demolition of portions of existing concrete control structure and sluice gate assemblies; construction of 18-meter walkway access bridge and abutment structure; protection of dry side of levee during all construction times; managing local runoff generated by dry side of levee during construction; establishment of turf; contractor quality control and environmental protection. The estimated value of the proposed work is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. This will be an unrestricted procurement in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Program. To qualify as a small business concern, the concern must have had average annual receipts for the three preceeding fiscal years not exceeding $7.0 million. The supplies or services to be procured in this solicitation are classified in Standard Industrial Classification Code 1771. There will be 15 drawings in the bid set. Total price bid set-$30.00. Posted 07/23/98 (I-SN227575). (0204)

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