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

Y -- JOKER CREEK CULVERT REPLACEMENT ON THE PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST SOL RFQ 12QR4-052-00 DUE 061900 POC Cheryl R. Molis, Contracting Officer, 208-373-4150; Request for Solicitation, 208-373-4150 E-MAIL: To request solicitation, as/r4_boise@fs.fed.us. The project consists of removing existing multi-plate arch and installing an open bottom arch with concrete footings. Existing structure will be hauled to the Thorn Creek stockpile area, located 6 miles northwest of McCall, ID. Work area will remain water-free utilizing a by-pass structure, cofferdams, and a straw bale containment structure for filtration of polluted water prior to re-introduction into existing system. Project location: from Council, ID, travel north on Hwy 95 approx. 10 miles. Turn right onto the East Fork Weiser River Road No. 50172. Project is located approx. 8.7 miles up the East Fork Weiser River Road at the junction with Joker Creek Road No. 50486 and East Fork Weiser River Road No. 50172. Est. start date is 8/14/00 with 45 calendar days for completion. Est. price range is between $25,000 and $100,000. This proposed procurement is under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Posted 05/23/00 (W-SN457836). (0144)

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