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Z -- CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF BULKHEAD AND APPURTENANCES, PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER, GREENPORT, NEW YORK SOL 1405-3K15-96 DUE 082896 POC Contracting Officer, David Springer, 301-344-0263 Z-Pre-Solicitation Notice - The Contractor shall provide all material, labor, equipment, and supervision, etc., necessary for the Demolition and Replacement of Bulkhead and Appurtenances at Orient Point, Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC), Greenport, New York. The work includes removal and replacement of approximately 1020 linear feet of bulkheads, whalers and fender piles; install rip rap along beach areas; install new boat ramp; install new lighting with high pressure sodium fixtures; remove existing turning dolphin and install new turning dolphin. The total Estimated Cost of Construction for this project is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. Time for completion of the work will be 180 calendar days from the date of issuance of Notice to Proceed. A pre-bid meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 7, 1996, at Plum Island. Sets of plans and specifications will be available for a non-refundable charge of $75.00 (check or money order) made payable to USDA, Agricultural Research Service. The request and check or money order MUST BE SENT to Cascio Bechir Engineers, 21 Washington Avenue, North Haven, Connecticut 06473, Attention: Mr. Cascio Bechir. Supply is limited and will be made on a first come, first serve basis. TELEPHONE OR FACSIMILE REQUESTS FOR THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The solicitation is scheduled to be released o/a July 22, 1996, with bid opening o/a August 28, 1996. (Reference Solicitation No. 1405-3K15-96). (0162)

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