USDA, Forest Service, SW Idaho/Nevada Acquisition Office, 1249 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709

Y -- CROOKED RIVER ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT ON THE BOISE NATIONAL FOREST SOL RFP R4-02-99-10 DUE 091599 POC Harlan F. Johnson, Contracting Officer; Request for Solicitation, Ethel Hill, 208-373-4150 E-MAIL: To request solicitation, ehill/r4_boise@fs.fed.us. The project consists of road reconstruction work to reduce sediment in Crooked River. The work includes installation of about 20 culverts; machine placing riprap along the river's edge on 9 sites; reshaping the road template in selected areas; and placement of spot aggregate surfacing along 6.3 miles of roadway. Due to the importance of bull trout habitat in Crooked River, the contractor will have to use extra care to avoid introduction of additional sediment into the river during all phases of the work. The project is located from Boise, via Highway 21 for 38 miles to Idaho City, Idaho. Continue on Hwy 21 for approx. 20 miles to the Little Owl Creek Road #384 by the Edna Creek Campground and take a right. Follow Road #384 for 6 miles to the junction with Road #348 by the Crooked River Bridge. The project starts at this intersection and runs up Road #348 for 6.3 miles to the summit between Crooked River and Bear Creek. Est. start date is 9/27/99 with 60 calendar days for completion. Est. price range isbetween $100,000 and $250,000. This proposed procurement is under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Posted 07/23/99 (W-SN358578). (0204)

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