USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Attn: Contracting, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59801

F -- HAND TREE PLANTING Sol R1-16-96-595 due 021596. Contact Point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Susan Beron, 406/329-3769. The Forest Service requires hand tree planting of approximately 383 acres on the West Fork Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest, Ravalli County, MT. A site visit is scheduled for October 11, 1995. The work is estimated to start on April 15, 1996. Bids are due on February 15, 1996 with anticipated award date of March 15, 1996. Contract time will be 30 calendar days. This project may be advertised as a written quotation or a solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. The proposed contract is a 100 percent small business set-aside. (272)

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