USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Attn: Contracting, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59801

F -- HAND TREE PLANTING AND NETTING SOL R1-16-98-256 DUE 012098 POC Contact Point, Judy Martin, 406/329-3889, Contracting Officer, Michael R. Blinn, 406/329-3756 The Forest Service requires hand tree planting on approximately 600 acres for spring. Netting is required on approximately 450 acres for summer. The work is located on the Superior Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Mineral County, MT. Proposals are due January 20, 1998. The work is estimated to start on April 13, 1998. Contract time will be 65 calendar days. The Government has the option to renew the contract for 2 additional one year periods. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. The proposed project listed here is a 100 percent small business set-aside. (0325)

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