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

F -- HAND TREE PLANTING Sol R1-16-96-565 due 021696. Contact Point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Michael R. Blinn, 406/329-3756. The Forest Service requires hand tree planting of approximately 189 acres on the Darby Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest, Ravalli County, MT. A site visit is scheduled for October 12, 1995. The work is estimated to start on May 1, 1996. Bids are due on February 16, 1996 with anticipated award date of March 15, 1996. Contract time will be 20 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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