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

F -- TIMBER STAND EXAMS SOL RFP R1-14-96-035 DUE 050396 POC Contracting, (406) 293-6211, Ext. 2111 The Kootenai National Forest, Three Rivers Ranger District, Lincoln County, Montana is soliciting bids for Timber Stand Examinations (TSE). The project will have three estimated bid items: ITEM #1 will consist of 1504 quick plots and 1504 fuel plots; ITEM #2 will consist of 1193 quick plots and 1193 fuel plots and alternative ITEM #1 will consist of 100 stands totaling 3273 acres of TSE walkthroughs. Estimated start work date is June 1, 1996. Contract time is estimated at 120 calendar days. Award will be by item. All responsible bidders may submit a bid which shall be considered. See Numbered Note 1. (0072)

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