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

Z -- ANDREWS CREEK TRAIL NO. 178 SOL R1-16-97-663Q DUE 090497 POC Contact point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Michael R. Blinn, 406/329-3756 The Forest Service requires reconstruction and new construction work to include clearing trees and brush, grubbing, stump removal, excavation of earth and rocks, construction of drainage dips, hauling and installing waterbars. The project is located on the Sula Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest, Ravalli 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 September 4, 1997. The estimated start work date is September 11, 1997. The performance period is 130 calendar days. The estimated price range is between S25,000 and S100,000. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. (0197)

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