A $39,548 contract for construction of 14 earth-filled flood control structures in the Baboquivari district of the Papago Indian Reservation in Arizona has been awarded to M. A. Dunlap of Phoenix, the Department of the Interior announced today.
When completed, the structures will minimize flood damage to Indian homes, roads and lands on the reservation. They will also provide water for livestock and wildlife.
The project will involve the movement of 300,000 cubic yards of earth fill and placement of 1,370 feet of corrugated metal pipe in 12-inch, 18-inch, and 24-inch diameters. The structures will vary in length from 300 to 1,250 feet and in fill heights up to 40 feet.
Seven other bids besides Dunlap's were received. They ranged from $42,685 , to $66,186.50.
