USDA, Forest Service, 1755 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville, GA 30501

Y -- ELEVATOR ADDITION TO U.S. FOREST SERVICE VISITOR CENTER AT BRASSTOWN BALD (GA) SOL IFB-R8-3-97-01 DUE 062797 POC Kimberly Carithers, (706) 485-7110, FAX (706) 485-7141. Construct three-story elevator addition to existing 30-year old visitor center located at the top of Brasstown Bald, the State of Georgia's highest mountain (elevation 4,784 ft.). Elevator addition is to be constructed of concrete block; with stone, wood frame, and wood shake exterior. Also, remove wood shakes and underlayment from a portion of the existing visitor center, replace damaged or deteriorated framing material as required, and install new felt paper and wood shakes. Price range is $250,000.00 to $500,000.00. Solicitation documents and specifications are available from the issuing office. FAX or mail requests only. Plan sheets are available for $16.00 per set (non-refundable). A check should be made payable to Gainesville Whiteprint, and sent to them at 312 Bradford Street, NW., Gainesville, GA 30501. Identify project as ``Brasstown Bald Elevator''. Include your street address for shipping. (0126)

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