Flathead National Forest, Attn: Contracting, 1935 Third Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901

Z -- BADGER PASS CUTOFF TRAIL #147 SOL RFQ R1-10-97-30 DUE 072397 POC Barb Venturini/Nola Rice, 406-758-5318/406-758-5310. The Flathead National Forest will be advertising a Request for Quotations for Construction/Reconstruction of Badger Pass Cutoff Trail #147, Spotted Bear Ranger District, Flathead County, Montana. Work consists of 1.25 miles of trail work including clearing and grubbing, excavation, tread work, drainage dips, waterbars, ditches, culverts, and turnpikes. Some rock blasting may be required. This project is located within the Bob Marshall Wilderness area; therefore, motorized equipment shall not be used. Issue date, June 18, 1997. The Notice to Proceed will be issued approximately August 15, 1997, with an estimated completion date of August 27, 1998. The Government price estimate range is between $25,000 and $100,000. (0148)

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