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

Z -- DUNHAM CREEK TRAILS #400, #278.1 AND #278.2 RECONSTRUCTION SOL R1-16-99-372Q DUE 090399 POC Contact Point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, 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, aboller/r1_lolo@fs.fed.us. The Forest Service requires reconstruction of approximately 7.6 miles on Dunham Creek Trail #400, and 2.9 miles on Blackfoot Divide Trail #278. Work includes new trail construction, trail reconstruction, obliteration, installation of waterbars, turnpikes, switchbacks, rock retaining wall, puncheon bridge, and signs. Blasting may be required. The project is located on the Seeley Lake Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Powell 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 September 3, 1999. The estimated start work date is to be negotiated. Contract time will also be negotiated. The estimated price range is between $25,000 and $100,000. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. Posted 07/16/99 (W-SN355591). (0197)

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