USDA, Forest Service, Helena National Forest, 2880 Skyway Drive, Helena MT 59601

F -- HAND TREE THINNING SOL R1-12-96-003 DUE 031896 POC Kathy Kuharski, Purchasing Agent, 406-449-5201. Hand Tree Thinning of approximately 304 acres (2 items) on the Lincoln and Helena Ranger Districts, Helena National Forest, Lewis and Clark County, MT. The work is estimated to begin on June 3, 1996. Contract time 90 days (Item 1), 60 days (Item 2). Bids are due 3/18/96. The proposed contract will be a m00 per cent small business set-aside. (0025)

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