USDA, Forest Service, Coronado National Forest, Contracting Office, Room 5-F, 300 West Congress, Tucson, AZ 85701

Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF MECHANICAL STABILIZED EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES SOL R3-05-00-032 POC Mark Hostetler FAX 520-670-4532 1. The Coronado National Forest is soliciting quotes for the construction of retaining structures for a site along Sabino Canyon Road on the Santa Catalina Ranger District, Tucson, Arizona. 2. Construction of (3) mechanical stablized earth retaining structures and associated site work as per drawings and specifications supplied by Government. 3. Site work includes: minor demolition of existing structures, placement of asphaltic concrete and aggregate base, installation of metal guardrail, installation of drainage pipe and surface slot drains, and construction of concrete-lined ditch. 4. Recommended Contract Time is 60 days. 5. Estimated cost range is $150,000 to $300,000. 6. If interested in receiving solicitation packet, please fax inquiries before COB June 30, 2000. Posted 06/16/00 (W-SN465650). (0168)

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