Y--REPLACE APPROX. 500 LINEAL FEET OF EXISTING WOODEN WAKEFIELD WALL WITH APPROX. 525 LINEAL FEET OF NEW WOOD OR VINYL BREAK WATER WALL, SWAN QUARTER NWR, BELL ISLAND PIER, Hyde County, North Carolina

The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to issue an Request for Quotation (RFQ) to demolish and replace breakwater wall at Swan Quarter National Wildlife Refuge, Bell Island Pier, North Carolina. Work consists of supplying all materials, labor, transportation and equipment to perform the work shown on the bid schedule in accordance with the specifications and drawings. This is not a small business set-aside in accordance with the latest quarterly adjustment under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. The NAICS code is 234990. The size standard is $27.5 million. The estimated price range is between $25,000 and $100,000. The tentative RFQ issue date is on or about 03/13/02, with a 30 day closing. Requests for RFQ shall be in writing, stating RFQ number 401812Q059, complete company name, point of contact, address, area code and phone number/fax number. A firm-fixed price contract will be issued, with a performance period of 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The anticipated award date is on/about 04/29/02. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Requests may be faxed to (404) 679-4057. There is no charge for obtaining the solicitation, however, only one copy to each company per request.