U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, PORTLAND DISTRICT, P.O. BOX 2946, PORTLAND OR 97208-2946

20 -- RUBBER HOSE FOR GIMBAL JOINT SOL DACW57-95-Q-0079 DUE 091595 POC CONTRACT SPECIALIST SUSAN D. MECHALS (503) 326-6423 (Site Code DACW57) Gimbal joint hose for hopper dredge with a submersible dredge pump. All bidders who have not previously supplied this hose to the Portland District Corps of Engineers shall provide proof that they can and have previously built hoses of this type and size range (26'' I .D. or larger). This proof shall include references of customers who have used these hoses. This proof and the references must be approved as acceptable by the Portland District Corps of Engineers for the bid to be considered responsive. Send this information with the quote or separately. This procurement is open to both large and small businesses. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the agency. Please indicate business size when responding. The small business size standard for this procurement is a concern, including all affiliates with 500 or less employees. SIC 3429.(0249)

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