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

F -- EXCAVATOR SLASH PILING SOL RFQ 14-97-047 DUE 070897 POC Contracting, (406) 293-6211, Ext. 2111 The Kootenai National Forest, Three Rivers Ranger District, Lincoln County Montana is receiving quotes for Excavator Slash Piling. Item 1 consists of 295 acres. Option Item 2 could have up to 317 acres and there could be up to 25 hours of Slash piling under Option Item 3. The equipment must be crawler type excavator with a ground pressure maximum of 10.2 pounds per square inch. Horse power rating must be greater than 85. Equipped with a grapple or bucket and thumb or a combination of both, capable of reaching 25 feet on either side. (0157)

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