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

Z -- EAST FORK TWIN CREEK BRIDGE 2117-01.2 SOL R1-16-96-385Q DUE 090996 POC Contact Point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Michael R. Blinn, 406/329-3756 The Forest Service requires removing an existing log stringer bridge, furnishing and installing a prestressed concrete bridge, installing gabions, riprap, and cast-in-place concrete beam seats 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 September 9, 1996. The estimated start work date is July 15, 1997. The completion date of the project is September 1, 1997. The estimated price range is between S25,000 and S100,000. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. (0213)

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