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

Y -- NINEMILE WATER SYSTEM SOL R1-16-98-371Q DUE 072998 POC Contact Point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Joan A. Mcnab, 406/329-3766 WEB: USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Contracting, http://www.fs.fed.us/r1_lolo. E-MAIL: USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Contracting, aboller/r1_lolo@fs.fed.us. The Forest Service requires construction of approximately 4,380 feet of new 2 inch water line to transport water from an existing well to an existing storage reservoir; also included is all electrical work associated with a new submersible pump at the well, a new float switch at the reservoir, and abandoning an existing exploratory well. The project is located on the Ninemile Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Missoula County, MT. This project will be advertised as a written quotation and will be solicited under the Simplified Acquistion Procurement (SAP) rules. Quotes are due July 29, 1998. The estimated start work date is August 24, 1998. The performance period is 45 calendar days. The estimated price range is between $25,000 and $100,000. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. (0160)

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