USDA, Forest Service, Southern Sierra Province, Sequoia National Forest, 900 W. Grand Ave., Porterville, CA 93257

Z -- BRADSHAW CREEK RESTORATION SOL RFQ-R5-13-99-26 DUE 090999 POC Nancy L. Rugger, Contracting Officer (559) 784-1500 ext 1240 The Bradshaw Creek Rehabilitation Project will restore the portion of Bradshaw Creek and its adjoining reparian area which is being impacted by the mine site and roads. The headcut at the mine site would be stabilized and the stream channel reestabished. A portion of Forest Road 26S24 would be decommissioned and blocked for vehicle traffic. Also, the creek crossing of the four wheel drive trail at the junction with Forest Road 26S04 would be improved. A large culvert would be installed to reduce impacts to the creek at this corssing. The mining road area would be rehabilitated. This road is partially collapsed into the creek and portions are becoming revegetated. The portions of this road disrupting the stream course would be rehabilitated, and the stable portions which are revegetating would be left alone. The collapsed portion is where two headcuts are moving upstream above the mine site;, these areas would be stabilized and the stream channel reestablished. Estimated price range is less than $100,000.00. The estimated start work date is September 15, 1999. There will be a charge of $25.00 for plans and specifications. SEE NUMBERED Note 1. Posted 07/14/99 (W-SN354032). (0195)

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