USDA, Forest Service, Helena National Forest, 2880 Skyway Drive, Helena, MT 59601

Z -- ROAD MAINTENANCE SOL R1-12-98-012 DUE 042098 POC Kathy Kuharski 406-449-5201 ext 210 E-MAIL: kathykuharski, kathykuharski/r1_helena@fs.fed.us. Road maintenance on the Helena National Forest, Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, Meagher, Jefferson, and Powell Counties, MT. Work includes blading of approximately 385 miles of road (3 items). Work is estimated to begin on 5/18/98 for Item 1, 5/26/98 for Item 2, and 6/1/98 for Item 3. Contract Time is 40, 35, and 30 calendar days respectively. The solicitation contains a renewal option for 1 additional one-year period. Award will be made based on price and other factors such as past performance, equipment, and personnel. The proposed contract is 100 percent small business setaside. (0056)

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