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

Y -- BANK SLOPE PROTECTION, LOW FLOW ROCK JETTIES AND ROCK RIPRAP SOL NRCS-10-CO-99 DUE 110999 POC Karen S. Huff, Contracting Officer, (FAX) 402-437-5405 Work on the Emergency Watershed Protection DSR No. EP-4, City of Fountain Power consists of bank slope protection that includes approximately 550 linear feet of bank sloping, installation of low flow rock jetties and approximately 3,700 tons of rock riprap. Site is located 1/4 mile south of KOA campground south of Colorado Springs, 1 mile south of Exit 132 on the east side of I-25 along Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. Estimated price range is between $100,000 and $250,000. Assume notice to proceed to be issued by November 22, 1999. All work is to be completed no later than December 18, 1999. Successful bidder must be able to provide applicable performance and payment security within five (5) calendar days after award of contract to assure issuance of the notice to proceed with work by November 22, 1999. Work shall commence within six (6) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed. Successful contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization,work equivalent to at least 50 percent of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract. Prospective bidders are to fax their request for a copy of the solicitation package to 402-437-5405. Be sure to include your firm's complete name, mailing address, phone number and fax number with the faxed request. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Posted 10/07/99 (W-SN390026). (0280)

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