Y--Fish Screen Barrier

Design and construct a flat plate fish screen barrier and appurtenances. Work shall include pre-design data collection, such as site surveying, and measurement of water surface elevations and velocities. The work includes removal of the existing fish barrier, located on Blaine Spring Creek, and installation of two new separate barriers; one on Blaine Spring Creek (upon the existing fish barrier foundation structure), and one within the Bar 7 Ditch, downstream of the existing diversion structure at Blaine Spring Creek. The work is located at the Ennis National Fish Hatchery, Ennis, Montana. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000 and $100,000. This acquisition is open to both large and small business. The evaluation factors include past performance and price, with past performance being more important than price. The solicitation will be issued on/about September 3, 2002. The closing date for receipt of quotes will be on/about September 24, 2002. The RFQ will be available through the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) (http://www.fedbizopps.gov). Please note that drawings applicable to this project are not available for download from the GPE. Please fax your request for the RFQ to 303-236-4791, Attention Aileen China. Please include RFP number, company name, address, telephone number, and fax number. For further information, contact Aileen China at 303-236-5412, extension 230. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered.