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

F -- HAND TREE PLANTING SOL R1-12-97-003 POC Contact Point, Contracting, Kathy Kuharski, (406) 449-5201, ext. 210. Approximately 160 acres of hand tree planting on the Lincoln RD, and 110 acres of hand tree planting on the Helena/Townsend RD. The package will be available during the winter and bids will be due thirty (30) days after issuance. A pre-bid showing of the project will be conducted for the Helena/Townsend units leaving the Helena RD office, 2001 Poplar, Helena, MT at 9:00 a.m. on 11/5/96; and for the Linclon units leaving the Lincoln RD office, 1/2 mile east of Linclon, MT at 9:00 a.m. on 11/.6/96. A 4-wheel drive may be necessary to access the site. Prospectus with preliminary maps is available. (0297)

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