The work will consist of furnishing and installing rock riprap in Caddo County, Oklahoma. Mobilization, 1 LS; rock riprap installed, 14,490 tons; rip rap bedding installed, 2,457 tons; crushed rock installed, 350 tons; and debris removal, 1 LS. All quantities are estimates. Performance time is 69 calendar days. Estimated price range is between $250,000 - $500,000. This procurement is set aside 100 percent for small business. The North American Industry Classification Code is 237990. Bid packets will be available on www.fedbizopps.gov on June 17, 2005. There is a site showing scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 30, 2005. The site show will begin at the USDA-NRCS Anadarko Field Office, 1001 West Petree Road, Anadarko, OK. Bids may be mailed to USDA NRCS, 100 USDA, Suite 206, Stillwater, OK 74074, or hand-carried to USDA NRCS, 100 USDA, Suite 213, Stillwater, OK 74074. BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 1:00 P.M. ON JULY 18, 2005. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. All prospective offerors are responsible for visiting the web page frequently and obtain the solicitation and any amendments or other information pertaining to this solicitation. No telephone calls or written requests for this solicitation package will be accepted. Effective immediately, all contractors are required to be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to being awarded a contract by NRCS. The CCR database is the primary Government repository for contractor information required to conduct business with the Federal Government. Please note NRCS cannot award a contract to a firm not registered in CCR. There are 2 steps to register: (1) Obtain a DUNS number by calling Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-7511. (2) Register in CCR. The preferred method for registration is via the World Wide Web at http://www.ccr.gov. The CCR Handbook and a registration template are located at that site, under the tab title CCR Handbook. Registration assistance, including a paper copy of the registration forms, may be obtained from the CCR Customer Assistance at toll free 1-888-227-2423, commercial 269-061-5737, or by email to [email protected].

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