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

Z -- FLATHEAD RIVER ACCESSES ON THE FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST SOL IFB R1-10-99-8 DUE 011399 POC Nola Rice/Barb Venturini, (406)758-5310/(406)758-5318 E-MAIL: USDA-Forest Service, Flathead National Forest, 1935, nrice/r1_flathead@fs.fed.us. The Flathead National Forest will be advertising an Invitation for Bids for the Flathead River Accesses on Swan Lake, Spotted Bear, Hungry Horse, and Glacier View Ranger Districts, Flathead and Lake Counties, Montana. Project consists of upgrading and reconstructing river and lake access sites on the North and Middle Forks of Flathead River, Hungry Horse Reservoir, and Swan Lake. Work includes clearing and grubbing; excavation and disposal of excavated material; drainage construction; crushed aggregate base course and surfacing, hot bituminous plant mix, concrete boat ramp planks and concrete parking curbs, rock riprap; seeding and fertilizing; and barrier rocks. Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the project areas this fall as the sites will be inaccessible due to snow conditions when the solicitation is advertised. For directional information contact Stan Bones at the Supervisor's Office, 1935 Third Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana or telephone (406)758-5284. Issue date, approximately December 14, 1998. Contract time, complete by October 31, 1999. Notice to Proceed issued approximately February 16, 1999. Price range between $100,000 and $250,000. Posted 11/19/98 (W-SN273108). (0323)

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