USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Attn: Contracting, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804

Z -- LOST PARK TRIBUTARY CR. CULVERT REPLACEMENT SOL R1-16-00-363Q DUE 073100 POC Contact Point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Susan Beron, 406/329-3769 WEB: USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Contracting, http://www.fs.fed.us/r1_lolo. E-MAIL: USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Contracting, aboller@fs.fed.us. The Forest Service requires removal of an existing culvert, installation of a 12 foot span 5 foot rise steel structural plate arch culvert, placement of rip rap aprons, construction of cast in place concrete footings, placement of pit run gravel surfacing, installation of surface drainage structures, construction of a sediment basin and erosion control measures including seeding and fertilizing. The work site is located on the Missoula Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Missoula County, Montana. This project will be advertised as a written quotation, and will be solicited under the Simplified Acquisition Procurement (SAP) rules. Quotes are due July 31, 2000. The estimated start work date is August 14, 2000. The performance period is approximately 400 calendar days. The estimated price range is between $25,000 and $100,000. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. Posted 06/26/00 (W-SN468674). (0178)

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