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99 -- METRO EAST DRAINAGE DISTRICT PROJECT SOL NRCS-4430-IL-96 DUE 010797 POC for technical questions, contact: Mike Andreas @ 618-233-5577; for contractual questions, contact: Bernita Clark @ (217)398-5296 Three separate contracts that will consist of tree removal and disposal, silt removal and disposal, shaping of drainage channel on a 3:1 slope and seeding and mulching of slopes of the drainage channels. Two contracts will be under $100,000 (1 @ 13,200 cuyds for 4,400 feet; and 1 @ 9,000 cuyds for 3,000 ft), and one over $250,000 (68,000 cu.yds. for 17,000 feet). Bid packages will only be available at the site showing to be held on December 3, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Site showing location is Frank Molten State Park, IDNR Park Office Building, 4500 Pocket Road, East St. Louis, Illinois 62205. Contact Mike Andreas (618)233-5577 for directions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. See Note(s): 1. (0325)

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