USDA-Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest, 200 Sycamore Street, Elkins, West Virginia 26241-3962

Y -- BLUE BEND SUSPENSION FOOT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT SOL R9-21-97-01 DUE 101596 POC Contact Point, Bonnie Smith, (304)636-1929, Contracting Officer, Virgil G. Tacy, Jr., (304)636-1800, Ext. 225 The Forest Service anticipates contracting for the construction activities involved with the Blue Bend Suspension Foot Bridge Replacement on the Marlinton/White Sulphur Ranger District, approximately 4 miles West of Alvon, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Project involves construction and replacement of the deck, stringers, hanger rods, bridge seats, wind cable system, excluding anchors, and chain link railing system of a 120-foot span pedestrian suspension bridge across Anthony Creek. Towers, main cable and approaches remain and are to be used in the construction. The contract completion time is 120 calendar days. Total estimated project cost range is between $25,000 and $100,000. All responsible sources may submit documentation for consideration. (0261)

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