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

Z -- CAMEL'S HUMP ROAD BST SOL R1-16-96-365 DUE 090496 POC Contact Point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Susan Beron, 406/329-3769 The Forest Service requires asphalt patching, paving, application of seal coat, and chips on approximately 4.5 miles of existing asphalt. Other associated work items include ditch cleaning, or reestablishment of ditches where vegetation or embankments have encroached on them. Require excavation and replacement of subgrade and asphalt on approximately 300 feet of lane, and an overlay of asphalt as a leveling course on approximately 6500 feet of lane. The entire 4.5 miles will then have a double chip seal coat, and the road will then be striped. The project is located on the Superior Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Mineral County, Montana. Bids are due September 4, 1996. The work is estimated to start October 1, 1996. Contract time will be 400 calendar days. The estimated price range is between S100,000 and S250,000. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0198)

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