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Z -- FT. HOOD MILITARY INSTALLATION, RANGELAND MECHANICAL TREATMENT PROJECT SOL RFQ-03-TX-00 DUE 030800 POC Loretta Whitmire -- 254 742-9927 This project will consist of performing Rangeland Mechanical Treatment (RMT) by ripping the soil surface with a straight shank at a depth that averages eighteen (18) inches. The work will be performed on 3,000 acres on the Fort Hood Military Installation in Coryell County, Texas. Estimated Value: 25,000 to 100,000. Performance Time: Estimated 84 calenday days. Solicitaitons may be obtained by a clearly written request to Attn: Loretta Whitmire, USDA/NRCS, 101 South Main, Temple, TX 76501 or you may fax your request to my attention at 254 742-9967. To obtain a list of the Planholders/Bidders List you may access the Internet address of http://www.tx.nrcs.usda.gov/ContractWeb/index.html The site showing is scheduled February 29, 2000, the time will be given in the bid packet. Posted 02/04/00 (W-SN422346). (0035)

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