USDA Forest Service, PO Box 2750, Asheville, NC 28802

R -- NEUSE RIVER SOIL STABILIZATION PROJECT SOL RFQ SE-98-24 DUE 012998 POC Nancy H. Meadows, Procurement Assistant, 704/257-4297, FAX 704/257-4876; Jan Walthall, Contracting Officer, 704/257-4293 Neuse River Bank Stabilization Project, Croatan National Forest, Craven County, North Carolina. Project consists of planting tree seedlings, installing unrooted plant materials as live stakes and live posts, broadcast seeding of grass and other seeds and broadcast fertilization. Estimated price range is $25,000 to $100,000. All responsible parties may submit an offer which will be considered. Submit requests for solicitation, in writing or by fax, to Nancy Meadows at the address shown in Block 7. (0357)

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