Flathead National Forest, ATTN: Contracting, 1935 Third Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901

V -- HELICOPTER SERVICES SOL IFB R1-10-97-9 DUE 040297 POC Barb Venturini/Nola Rice, 406-758-5318/406-758-5310. The Flathead National Forest will be issuing an Invitation for Bids to provide helicopter services for administrative flights as well as fire suppression, long line work, and cargo hauling, Flathead and Lake Counties, Montana. The solicitation requires 6-day coverage starting on June 12, 1997 through October 17, 1997 (110 days). Issue date, March 3, 1997. Contract period is 1 year with option to renew for 2 additional years. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0027)

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