USDA, Forest Service, Kootenai National Forest, 506 U.S. Highway 2 West, Libby, Montana 59923

Z -- FDR ROCK BUTTRESSES SOL IFB R1-14-95-063 due 071895. POC Contracting, (406) 293-6211, Ext. 2223. The Kootenai National Forest, Fortine Ranger District, Lincoln County, Montana is soliciting bids for the following: (1) construct rock buttress on three sites with government furnished talus rock and (2) lay back existing rock cut slope at junction with Road Number 92. Items include excavation, talus rock placement, aggregate placement & rock removal. Estimated price range is between $25,000 and $100,000. Est start work: 8/01/95; contract time; 78 calendar days. No pre-bid tour planned; contact Ray Wells, Rexford RD, (406) 296-2536 for further information. Bonding is required. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered. See Numbered Note 3. (173)

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