Flathead National Forest, Attn: Contracting, 1935 Third Avenue, East Kalispell, MT 59901

Z -- NATIONAL BISON RANGE ENTRANCE ROAD SOL RFP R1-10-00-30 DUE 072800 POC Nola Rice (406)758-5310/Barbara Venturini (406)758-5318 E-MAIL: USDA-Forest Service, Flathead National Forest, 1935, nnrice@fs.fed.us. The Flathead National Forest will be advertising a Request for Proposals for the construction of the National Bison Range Entrance Road, Lake County, Montana. Project consists of removal of existing bituminous surfacing, excavation, furnishing and placing crushed aggregate base and surface courses, hot bituminous plant mix, topsoil, and application of payment seal coat. Work also includes furnishing and installing a complete cattle guard structure, 18-inch corrugated steel pipe, and concrete curb and gutter median. Estimated issue date, June 28, 2000. Completion date, September 29, 2000, with an estimated Notice to Proceed date of August 14, 2000. The Government cost estimate range is between $100,000 and $250,000. Posted 06/13/00 (W-SN464219). (0165)

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