USDA -- Wenatchee National Forest, Procurement and Property Management, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Y -- CATHEDRAL PASS TRAIL #1345, CLE ELUM RANGER DISTRICT, KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON SOL RFQ R6-17-00-29 DUE 071400 POC Rosie McDonald, 509/664-2715 This project is being advertised as a written quotation and is being solicited under the Simplified Acquisition Procurement (SAP) rules. The project is for new construction and reconstruction of a total of 4.3 miles. The new construction work will be awarded if funds are available. This work includes but is not limited to clearing and grubbing, trail obliteration, excavation, relocating or improving switchbacks, blasting, construction or reconstruction of shallow stream fords and gully crossing, turnpikes -- log retainers, drainage dips, ditches, waterbars, trail puncheon bridges, rock retaining walls, placing fabric and mobilization. The majority of the work is in the wilderness and use of motorized equipment is prohibited. Government Estimate is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. No bid or performance bond will be required. An Alternate Payment Protection (payment bond) will be required upon award. Estimated start work date is 07/31/00 with a completion date of 11/15/2001. SIC code is 1629. Documents will be available approximately 06/14/00. Posted 06/01/00 (W-SN460489). (0153)

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