USDA-Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region, Okanogan National Forest, 1240 S. Second Ave., Okanogan, WA 98840

Y -- TRAIL CONSTRUCTION ON THE METHOW VALLEY RANGER DISTRICT, OKANOGAN N.F. SOL R6-8-99-15 POC Rita Robson Procurement Assistant 509-826-3392 Castle Pass Trail Construction: The job consists of reconstructing 9 switchbacks, rebuilding 4816 feet of 2 foot wide trail, reconstructing 715 feet of 3 foot wide trail, installing 41 waterbars and building 120 square feet of rock retaining wall. This work is on Castle Pass Trail number 749. The project is located on the Methow Valley Ranger District. To reach it from Winthrop, go west on Highway 20 to Mazama, then take County road 1163, which turns into Forest Road 5400 at Lost River. Follow this road to Harts Pass. There turn to Forest Road 5400600 and go 1/2 mile to the trail head. From here follow the Pacific Crest Trail for about 28 miles to Castle Pass. Here turn west on the castle pass trail and go about 7 miles to the east end of the project. The work is in 4 segments along about 3.5 miles of trail. The project is within the Pasayten Wilderness and no motorized or mechanized equipment may be used. Although this contract should be done in 100 days, and a contractor could have it done this fall,the area is high in elevation and may take two field seasons. We would like to have it finished by the end of September 2000. Estimated start work is 8/1/99, esimated dollar value is between $25,000- $100,000. To request a copy of the solicitation, please fax your request to 509-826-3064. The Contracting Officer is Kris Bellini at 509-826-3072, technical information maybe obtain from Jim Hammer Methow Valley Ranger District 509-996-4017 or Ellis Fink at 509-996-4057, this solicitation is open to large business. Posted 03/24/99 (W-SN312299). (0083)

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