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

W -- RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT WITH OPERATOR SOL IFB SE-98-45 DUE 051398 POC Nancy Meadows, Procurement Assistant, 704/257-4297, FAX 704/257-4876; Jan Walthall, Contracting Officer, 704/257-4293 Johns Knob Quarry Reclamation, Cheoah Ranger District, Graham County, North Carolina. This project consists of the rental of a trackhoe, dozer, dump truck, and drill capable of boring a 2-1/2" hole for blasting, all with operator(s), as directed by the U.S. Forest Service. Drilling and blasting will be paid by the linear foot and equipment rental will be paid by the hour of operating time. Estimated price range is $100,000 to $250,000. All responsible parties may submit an offer which will be considered. A pre-bid showing will be held April 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m., at the project site which is located as follows: From Robbinsville, North Carolina, take SR 143 to Cherohala Skyway and proceed approximately 15 miles to Mud Gap. Prospective bidders are strongly urged to attend this showing. Submit requests for solicitation, in writing or by fax, to Nancy Meadows at the address shown in Block 7. (0082)

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