Bureau of Land Management, 222 N. 32nd Street, P.O. Box 36800, Billings, MT 59107-6800

F -- GARNET TREE THINNING FY98 SOL 1422E930Q980023 DUE 091498 POC Jan Jessen 406-255-2750 (no collect calls) This contract requires tree thinning and related slash treatment, which includes furnishing labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals, except those listed as Government-furnished property, required to perform these services. There are two schedules. Schedule A is an estimated 301 acres. Schedule B is an estimated 161 acres. This solicitation is a request for quotations. Award will be based on prices and other related factors of equal value and may result from making more than one award (multiple awards). Award(s) will be made on approximately September 30, 1998. A site tour will be held August 27, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. All prospective quoters should meet at the BLM office at 3255 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, Montana. See Note 1. Posted 08/03/98 (W-SN231773). (0215)

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