USDA, Forest Service, Kootenai National Forest, 506 U.S. Highway 2 West, Libby, Montana 59923

Z -- LIGHTNING CREEK BRIDGE SOL RFQ 14-98-064 DUE 082798 POC Leta Wicka 406-293-6211 ext. 2274 WEB: USDA Forest Service Region 1 Kootenai National Forest, http://www.fs.fed.us/r1,kootenai. E-MAIL: USDA Forest Service Region 1 Kootenai National Forest, lwicka/r1_kootenai@fs.fed.us. The Kootenai National Forest, East Zone Engineering, Libby Ranger District is soliciting quotes for the replacement of gabion baskets and riprap on the Lightning Creek Bridge. Work items include excavation of approximately 400 cubic yards of unclassified material; construction of new wood plank faced gabion baskets using Government furnished cobble; placement and compaction of embankment; furnishing, placing, compacting approximately 30 cubic yards of crushed aggregate; haul and placement of approximately 300 cubic yards of Government furnished Class VIII riprap over contractor furnished geotextile. Also includes new bridge delineators with posts and one new stop sign with post. Issue date is August 6, 1998. Estimated start work date is September 8, 1998. Estimated price range is between $25000 and $100000. Alternate payment protection is required. Not set aside for small business. Posted 07/20/98 (W-SN225868). (0201)

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