prelim_ltr_23_3.pdf

610 East Fifth Street Vancouver, WA 98661-3801

(360) 619-7520 FAX: (360) 619-7932

Western Federal Lands Highway Division

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

MT NPS ERFO 2007(1)-45(5)

MP 23.3 Slope Repair Solicitation No. DTFH70-08-R-00010

The attached preliminary plans are being furnished to aid prospective bidders in identifying the location and type of work for this project. The project will be advertised during a period when viewing of the project is not possible due to snow. Therefore, prospective bidders are encouraged to view the project during the fall as conditions permit. No Federal Highway Administration personnel will be available for show-me tours.

While it is not required, we highly recommend that you videotape the entire project for your use during the estimating phase. We have received good feedback from contractors who have done this in the past.

This project begins approximately 23 miles northeast of West Glacier, Montana, on the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. The project consists of grading, drainage, base, and paving. It was designed using english measurement and references the Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03, US Customary Units

Requests for technical information about this project will only be accepted in writing. Send written questions to:

Fax: 360.619.7932; OR Email: plans_spec@fhwa.dot.gov ; OR Mail to: FHWA-Western Federal Lands Highway Division

Contracts Section 610 East Fifth Street Vancouver, WA 98661-3801

Should you have general questions, please contact our office at contracts@mail.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov or at 360.619.7520.

Solicitation documents will be available on FedBizOpps during the winter of 2007. Please monitor FedBizOpps or our Western Federal Lands WebPage http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/edi/construction.htm for actual date of solicitation release. To receive automatic notification through FedBizOpps, select the “register to receive notification” feature and follow the steps.

Thank you for your interest in our projects.

November 9, 2007