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Z -- DREDGING OF CHANNEL AT THE BACK BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA SOL 501810B002 DUE 112999 POC Gary Dupuis, Contracting Officer, 413-253-8240 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites bids on a contract for the Dredging of a Channel at the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia Beach, Virginia. The work shall include all labor and equipment. Estimated magnitude of this project is under $100,000. The SIC code for this acquisition is 1629: size standard is $13.5 million. This is an unrestricted procurement in accordance with Public Law 100-656 and is open to any business size. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which shall be considered. Issue date will be o/a October, 29, 1999. Plans and specs for this job are available without charge and shall be requested in writing to the above address; Attention Gary M. Dupuis, Contracting Officer. TELEPHONIC REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. However FAX requests will be accepted at FAX No. 413-253-8450. Any requests for a solicitation package MUST include the company name, address, telephone and FAX numbers, point of contact, and should reference the solicitation number and title listed above. Requestors must identify in their request if their business size is large, small, or small-disadvantaged. Posted 10/07/99 (W-SN390057). (0280)

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