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

Y -- REPAIR APPROXIMATELY 1700 FEET ALONG THE ARKANSAS RIVER BANK SOL NRCS-11-CO-99 DUE 110999 POC Karen S. Huff, Contracting Officer, (FAX) 402-437-5405 Work on the Worley Emergency Watershed Protection Site, DSR No. O-1, consists of repair of approximately 1700 feet along the Arkansas River bank on the south side of the river, just west of La Junta in Otero County, Colorado. Work includes installation of Kellner jacks and approximately 4,858 tons of rock riprap. Items of work also include approximately 1.5 acres of seeding, geotextile, approximately 24 concrete anchors, 6,925 linear feet mainline cable and 159 jacks. Estimated price range is between $250,000 and $500,000. All work is to be completed within seventy (70) calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed with work. Successful bidder must be able to provide applicable performance and payment security within five (5) calendar days after award of contract. Work shall commence within five (5) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed with work. 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-SN390041). (0280)

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