U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services, P.O Box 1306, Albuquerque, NM 87103-1306

Z -- STORM DAMAGE REPAIR SOL 201819B001 POC Dolores Bello, Contract Specialist, 505-248-6628 The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Region 2, seeks bids for repairs of 1998 storm damage at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, located in Grayson County, Texas. The work consists of clearing and grubbing, tree removal, culvert installation, excavation, embankment, installation of erosion control, installation of Government-furnished "historic" bridge, and water control structures. The bridge is a Warren Pony Truss Bridge built in 1910. It is presently at the site ready for installation. The estimated price range is between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for the entire project. Bid, payment, and performance bonds will be required. This procurment is open to both small and large businesses. Requests for packages or bidder's lists can be faxed to 505-248-6791, Attention: Liz Miller. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. The anticipated issuance date for the solicitation is November 9 with bids due 30 days after date of issue. Posted 10/06/98 (W-SN259510). (0279)

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