To Whom It May Concern:

RE: Project F-71-3(1026), Scottsbluff-Gering Bypass, CN.50823
Early Announcement

The Department is intending to let the aforementioned project in our June 26, 2003 bid letting. Due to the size and scope of the project we are posting preliminary plans for review prior to the official release of plans. Preliminary plans can be viewed at the Lincoln Central Office, the District Five Headquarters in Bridgeport, and the Department's website www.dor.state.ne.us/letting/.

Interested parties should note that this project information is preliminary and subject to change. The official release of plans for the letting is scheduled for June 3, 2003. Orders for plans and proposals will not taken until the official release date.

Questions regarding the project will be taken beginning on April 14, 2003 by Mr. Frank Brill.
Mr. Brill can be contacted by telephone at (402) 479-4568.

Firms interested in bidding should take note of the Department's pre-qualification requirements. These requirements and the pre-qualification package can be found on the Department's website.

Sincerely,

Liz Wunderlich, P.E.
Contracts Manager

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