USDA, Custer National Forest, 1310 Main, Billings, MT 59105

Z -- MACHINE SCARIFICATION & PILING SOL r1-08-98-34 DUE 070998 POC Kathleen Benson (406) 248-9885 ext. 230 Machine scarification and piling of activity slash, on timber harvest units that have standing trees. Contractor will furnish labor, equipment, supervison, transportation, operating supplies and incidentals. There will be two bid items for a total of 280 acres. Units are 7-9 miles south of Ekalaka, MT in Carter County. Price range between $25,000 and $100,000. Estimated start date July 27, 1998 (0160)

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