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

Z -- ROCK CREEK TRAIL #580 RECONSTRUCTION SOL R1-16-97-658Q DUE 091997 POC Contact point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Susan Beron, 406/329-3769 The Forest Service requires reconstruction work to include rock and treated timber water bar installation, turnpike construction, installing culverts, ditching, constructing drain dips, clean and build berms, cut existing logs, removal of old structures, building steps and a bridge, reconstructing tread and miscellaneous work. The project is located on the Darby Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest, Ravalli County, Montana. This project will be advertised as a written quotation and will be solicited under the Simplified Acquisition Procurement (SAP) rules. Quotes are due September 19, 1997. The estimated start work date is October 1, 1997. The performance period is 390 calendar days. The estimated price range is between S25,000 and S100,000. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. (0220)

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