USDA, Forest Service, Kootenai National Forest, 506 U.S. Highway 2 West, Libby, Montana, 59923

Z -- RESTORATION OF WHITEPINE CREEK/BEAVER CREEK/RIPPER CREEK/LOST BRANCH ROADS SOL RFP R1-14-97-042 DUE 070297 POC Contracting, (406) 293-6211, Ext. 2223 The Kootenai National Forest is soliciting quotes for repair of flood-damaged roads on the Cabinet Ranger District, Sanders County, Montana. Work includes removal of cmp and installation of concrete box culverts, borrow excavation haul and placement, load/haul and placement of Class X riprap, hauling/placing of crushed aggregate, excavation and embankment, removal of bridge and other structures, stockpiling of excess excavation, installation of concrete planks, furnish/install cmp, and incidental equipment rental. Price range is between S100,000 and S250,000, subject to availability of funds; multiple awards may be made. Not set-aside for small business. Estimated start work date is August 1, 1997, subject to weather and streamflow conditions. Contract time is 60 days. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. See Numbered Note 26. (0097)

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