USDA, Forest Service, East Zone Contracting, P.O. Box 130, Bozeman, MT 59771

Z -- NORTH FORK/BEAR BASIN TRAIL #16 TRAIL CONSTRUCTION -- RECONSTRUCTION SOL R1-11-98-12 DUE 061898 POC Elaine Hilliard (406) 587-6763 E-MAIL: US Forest Service, Gallatin National Forest, ehilliard/r1_gallatin@fs.fed.us. Trail Construction/Reconstruction with approximately 1450m (4750') new construction with switchbacks, grade dips, rock water bars, and total closure near quick sand pits. A critical stream crossing w/rock structure will require blasting and a series of treated log crib stairs. Logging out for the duration of the project is required. Est. start work 8/3/98. Contract time 485 calendar days. Gallatin National Forest, Gallatin County, MT. Package will be available on or about 5/15/98. Price range between $25,000 and $100,000. (0119)

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