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

Z -- WATCHTOWER CREEK #699 TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION SOL R1-16-99-599Q DUE 071299 POC Contact Point, Michele Wasienko-Holland, 406/329-3889, Contracting Officer, Susan Beron, 406/329-3769 WEB: USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Contracting, http://www.fs.fed.us/r1_lolo. E-MAIL: USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Contracting, mwasienk/r1_lolo@fs.fed.us. The Forest Service requires maintenance, new construction and reconstruction over 9 miles of Watchtower Creek Trail #699. Work includes 654 meters of new construction, 17 meters of turnpike construction, 9 switchbacks, 629 meters of tread reconstruction, installation of 63 waterbars, 213 meters of brushing, and 9 miles of logging out. Blasting may be necessary on this project. The project is located on the West Fork Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest, Ravalli County, Montana. This project will be advertised as a written quotation and will be solicited under the Simplified Acquisition Procurement (SAP) rules. Quotes are due July 12, 1999. The performance period is 420 calendar days. The estimated price range is between $25,000 and $100,000. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. Posted 06/01/99 (W-SN337737). (0152)

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