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

F -- EXCAVATOR PILING & SCARIFICATION Sol R1-16-96-131 due 040196. Contact Point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Harlan F. Johnson, 406/329-3950. The Forest Service requires excavator piling and scarification on the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Sanders County, MT. Subitem 1.1 consists of 23 acres to be bid on a per acre basis and Subitem 1.2 consists of 403 acres to be bid on a per hour basis, at an estimated 1100 hours. The Government desires 2 excavators to perform the work, but will consider 1 excavator. Contract time for 2 excavators will be 110 calendar days; contract time for 1 excavator will be 220 calendar days. A site visit is scheduled for October 12, 1995. The work is estimated to start on June 1, 1996. Bids are due on April 1, 1996 with anticipated award date of May 1, 1996. 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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