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

Z -- HEART LAKE TRAIL #171 RECONSTRUCTION SOL R1-16-97-262Q DUE 091997 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 five sections of new construction, obliteration of portions of the abandoned trail, miscellaneous reconstruction, construction of turnpike, puncheons, foot-log bridges, culverts, waterbars and drain dips. The project is located on the Superior Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Mineral County, Montana. This project will be advertised as a written quotation and will be solicited under the Simplified Acquisition Procurement (SAP) rules. Quotes are due September 19, 1997. The estimated start work date is October 1, 1997. The performance period is 400 calendar days. The estimated price range is between S25,000 and S100,000. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. (0220)

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