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

Y -- RAPID CREEK TRAIL NO. 139 ON THE FLATHEAD NF SOL RFQ R1-10-98-16 DUE 072198 POC Barbara Venturini (406) 758-5318/Nola Rice (406) 758-5310 E-MAIL: USDA -- Forest Service, Flathead National Forest, 1935, bventuri/r1_flathead@fs.fed.us. The Flathead National Forest will be advertising a Request for Quotations for the Construction/Reconstruction of Rapid Creek Trail No. 139 on the Spotted Bear Ranger District, Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Work consists of 5.0 miles of trail work including clearing and grubbing, tread construction/reconstruction, waterbars, ditches, switchbacks, culverts, and turnpike construction. Some rock blasting will be necessary. This project is located within the Bob Marshall Wilderness area; therefore, motorized equipment shall not be used. Issue date, June 22, 1998. The Notice to Proceed will be issued approximately August 12, 1998, with an estimated completion date of September 30, 1999. The Government price estimate range is between $25,000 and $100,000. (0155)

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