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

Y -- MERRITT MOUNTAIN RECLAMATION PROJECT ON THE HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NATIONAL FOREST SOL RFP R4-17-00-06 DUE 072800 POC Harlan F. Johnson, Contracting Officer, 208-373-4150; Request for Solicitation, Arlene Stoor, 208-373-4150 E-MAIL: To request solicitation, astoor/r4_boise@fs.fed.us. The project consists of regrading, recontouring and revegetating designated mineral exploration roads, ditches, and pits. Minor equipment rental with operator will be included. Some road maintenance will be performed. Work to be performed north of Elko, Nevada, approx. 84 miles, near Mountain City, NV. The abandoned mining site to be called Merritt Mountain. A preposal tour will be held 7/25/00 at 11:00 a.m. (P.S.T.) The tour will begin at the Mountain City Ranger District in Mountain City, NV. Est. start date is 8/21/00 with 45 calendar days for completion. The est. price range is between $100,000 and $250,000. This proposed procurement is under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Posted 06/15/00 (W-SN465143). (0167)

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