USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Attn: Contracting, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804

Z -- SIXMILE-HOULE RECONSTRUCTION SOL R1-16-97-412Q DUE 081497 POC Contact point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Susan Beron, 406/329-3769 The Forest Service requires reconditioning of existing roads, drain dip construction, timber cross drain installation, culvert installation and gravel placement on the Missoula Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Missoula County, Montana. This project will be advertised as a written quotation and will be solicited under the new Simplified Acquisition Procurement (SAP) rules. Quotes are due August 14, 1997. The estimated start work date is September 1, 1997. The performance period is 318 calendar days. The estimated price range is between S25,000 and S100,000. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. (0175)

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