Department of the Army, Baltimore District, Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 1715, Baltimore, MD 21203-1715

Y -- POPLAR ISLAND RESTORATION -- SECTION 204, TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND SOL DACW31-97-B-0022 DUE 040897 POC Mrs. Susan Hanle, Contract Specialist, 410-962-3204 Y -- POPLAR ISLAND RESOTRATION -- SECTION 204, TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND. Est cost of construction is $50,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. Completion not later than 455 calendar days. Construction consists of perimeter dike enclosing 640 acres. Dike consists mainly of sand core, armor stone, geotextile fabric, etc. Full size plans and specs (78) $105.00 per set. Half size plans and specs (78) $48.50 per set. NON REFUNDABLE. Make check or money order payable to FAO, USAED-Baltimore and mail to the above address, ATTN: CENAB-CT-S. Issuance o/a 5 March 1997. THIS PROCUREMENT IS UNRESTRICTED. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS: Prior to award, the selected large business low bidder must submit an acceptable subcontracting plan within the time limit prescribed by the contracting officer, consistent with Section 806(b) of Public Laws 100-180, 95-507, 99-661. A minimum of 65% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small business concerns. At least 10% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small disadvantaged business concerns, to include Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions, and a minimum of 8% with women owned small businesses. A plan is not required with the bid. (0044)

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