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

F -- HAND TREE THINNING Sol. R1-16-96-580. Due 031596. Contact Point, Audrey Boiler, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Michael R. Blinn, 406/329-3756. The Forest Service requires hand tree thinning of approximately 190 acres on the Sula Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest, Ravalli County, MT. A site visit is scheduled for October 12, 1995. The work is estimated to start on June 17, 1996. Bids are due on March 15, 1996 with anticipated award date of April 15, 1996. Contract completion date is September 15, 1997. 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. (275)

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