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

F -- HERBICIDE HAND SPRAYING SOL RFQ R1-10-97-14 DUE 052697 POC Barb Venturini/Nola Rice, 406-758-5318/406-758-5310. The Flathead National Forest will be advertising a Request for Quotations for Herbicide Hand Spraying (2, 4-D Aquadic Label and Clopyralid) on selected areas (est. 1,100 acres) of the Tally Lake Ranger District, Flathead County, Montana. Project consists of three bid items totaling approximately 1,800 man hours. Contractor must furnish all equipment, personnel, chemicals, etc. Contractor must also be certified by the State of Montana Department of Agriculture for application of restricted chemicals on Forest Service lands. Issue date, May 12, 1997. Contract time, 21-calendar days. Notice to Proceed estimated to be issued June 13, 1997. Prebid Tour scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on May 20, 1997. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0118)

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