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F -- GARNET FY97 TREE THINNING SOL 1422E930Q970029 DUE 092697 POC Jan Jessen, 406-255-2750 (no collect calls) This contract requires tree thinning, and related slash treatment, which includes furnishing labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals except thos items listed as Government-furnished property, required to perform these services. There are 3 schedules. Schedule A is an estimated 195 acres; Schedule B is an estimated 193 acres; and Schedule C is an estimated 198 acres. This solicitation is a request for quotation. Award will be based on price and other related factors of equal value and may result from making more than one award (multiple awards). Award(s) will be made on approximatley September 30, 1997. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. See Note 1. (0225)

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