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38 -- BACKHOE SOL RFQ 03-08-98 DUE 122997 POC Sheila Ratcliff, (540) 265-5115; Contracting Officer, Lawrence H. Logan, (504) 265-5111. Backhoe, Woods Goundbreaker 9000 (4 each) with various parts and attachments or equal as manufactured by Woods Equipment Company, 2606 Illinois Route 2 South, PO Box 1000, Oregon, Illinois 61061 (815) 732-2141. Delivery of 1 each to Bridgewater, VA; Marion, VA; Blacksburg, VA; and Covington, VA. Delivery within 30 days ARO. When calling be prepared to state name, address, and solicitation number. See Note 1. All responsible sources may submit an offer which if timely received will be considered. (0325)

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