USDA, Forest Service, Kootenai National Forest, 506 U.S. Highway 2 West, Libby, Montana, 59923

F -- HAND TREE THINNING SOL RFP R1-14-96-026 DUE 032096 POC Contracting, (406) 293-6211, Ext. 2223 The Kootenai National Forest, Rexford Ranger District, Lincoln County, Montana, is soliciting offers for Precommercial Hand Tree Thinning. The project will consist of 5 units totaling 393 acres. One award will be made. Estimated start work date is 4/1/96; complete by 4/30/97. Includes an option for 1997 for one thinning unit (lump sum, approximately 421 acres). Estimated start work is 4/1/97; complete by 4/30/98. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. See Numbered Notes 1 and 26. (0033)

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