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

F -- HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTAL SOL RFQ 14-97-069 DUE 081897 POC Contracting, (406) 293-6211, Ext. 2223 The Kootenai National Forest is soliciting quotes for rental of an excavator with thumb (approx 121-145 HP), front-end loader (150+ HP), dozer (approx 140-169 HP) and 4 dump trucks (10-14 YD), fully-operated, for use in reconstructing a stream and floodplain area in the vicinity of Beaver Creek on the Cabinet Ranger District, Kootenai National Forest. Estimated start work date is August 18, 1997. Contract time is 30 calendar days. Price range is S25,000 to S100,000. Set aside for small business. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. See numbered note 26. (0199)

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