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

Z -- CLEAR CREEK ROAD NO. 153 SOL R1-16-97-399Q DUE 080197 POC Contact point, Judy Martin, 406/329-3889, Contracting Officer, Michael R. Blinn, 406/329-3756 The Forest Service requires removal of culverts, culvert installation, culvert excavation, pit run aggregate, and machine placed riprap on Clear Creek Road No. 153. The project is located on the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Sanders 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 August 1, 1997. The estimated start work date is August 11, 1997. The performance period is 89 days. The estimated price range is between S25,000 and S100,000. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. (0171)

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