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

Y -- ANDREWS CREEK TRAIL CONSTRUCTION, OKANOGAN NATIONAL FOREST SOL R6-8-99-16 POC Rita Robson Procurement Assistant 509-826-3392 Andrews Creek Trail Construction, reconstructing six miles of Andrews Creek Trail. This project is located on the Methow Valley Ranger District. To reach it from Winthrop, go north on the Chewuch County road until it turns into Forest Road 51. Follow this road to the end of pavement and Andrews Creek Trailhead. The project starts at the trailhead and goes to Peepsight Creek Trail, about 8 miles up the trail. There is no work from about mile post 5 to 6.5. This project is mostly within the Pasayten Wilderness and not motorized or mechanized equipment may be used. Although this contract should be done in 200 days, and a contractor could have it done this fall, it may take two field seasons. Compeletion date is 9/2000. Estimated start work date is 7/1/99, estimated dollar value is $100,000 -- $250,000. This solicitation is open to large businesses. To request a copy of the solicitation, fax your request to 509-826-3064. The Contracting Officer, is Kris Bellini, 509-826-3072, for technical information contact Jim Hammer at the Methow Valley Ranger District 509-996-4017, or Ellis Fink at 509-996-4067 Posted 03/24/99 (W-SN312305). (0083)

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