US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK DISTRICT, Attn: CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, Rm 1843, New York, N.Y. 10278-0900

J -- FY 98 REPAIRS TO DRIFT COLLECTING VESSEL DRIFTMASTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. SOL DACW51-98-B-0012 DUE 022698 POC Peter D.Goodwin, Contract Specialist,(212) 264-6707 26 Federal Plaza,New York, NY 10278-0090. Drift collecting vessel Driftmaster FY 98 repairs: Hauling / Drydocking, exterior and interior cleaning, steel replacement, miscellaneous other hull and machinery repairs plus an optionally awarded item to structurally strengthen the vessels derrick frame. All work will be performed within an eight-(8) hours running time sailing distance of Caven Point Terminal, Jersey City, NJ. Prior to award of any contract under this solicitation, the successful bidder will be required to enter into a "Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels". Bidders that entered into the agreement prior to this solicitation need not comply with this requirement. There is a non-refundable charge of $18.00 dollars for the plans and specifications which will be available on or about the 01-07-98 from the Corps of Engineers, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0090, Room 1843, POC Mr. Peter D. Goodwin. Make check payable to FAO, USA, COE, NED. (0351)

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