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

Z -- DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE SOL R1-16-97-374Q DUE 040197 POC Contact Point, Judy Martin, 406/329-3889, Contracting Officer, Joan A. McNab, 406/329-3766 The Forest Service requires drainage maintenance on the Plains/Thompson Falls and Superior Ranger Districts, Lolo National Forest, Sanders and Mineral Counties, MT. Work includes structure removal, culvert installation, riprap, timber structures, drop inlets, clearing, excavation, and equipment rental. This project will be advertised as a written quotation and will be solicited under the new Simplified Acquisition Procurement (SAP) rules. Quotes are due April 1, 1997. The estimated start work date is May 15, 1997. The performance period is 160 calendar days. The estimated price range is between S25,000 and S100,000. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. (0041)

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