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

W -- CWN EQUIPMENT RENTAL (CONSTRUCTION) SOL RFQ R1-12-98-17 DUE 052198 POC Kathy Kuharski (406) 449-5201 ext 210 E-MAIL: /kkuharski, kkuharski/r1_helena@fs.fed.us. Call when needed (CWN) equipment rental for construction related work, Helena and Lewis & Clark National Forest; Lewis & Clark, Powell, Meagher, Cascade, Jefferson, Broadwater, Glacier, Pondera, Toole, Liberty, Teton, Choteau, Hill, Fergus, Judith Basin, Wheatland, Blaine, and Phillips Counties, MT. Work includes furnishing fully operated equipment to perform work including, but not limited to culvert replacement, road repair, road obliteration, and other construction related work. There is no guaranteed use, quotes will be solicited for multiple types of equipment and award will be made to all quoters whose equipment meets the requirements of the solicitation and whose price is reasonable. In order to be considered, equipment muct be located within the general vicinity shown above. Contract time, 1 year from date of award. The solicitation will be available approximately 5/4/98; bids due 5/21/98. Price Range: $25,000 -- $100,000. Not set aside for small business. (0111)

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