USDA, Custer National Forest, 1310 Main, Billings, MT 59105

F -- HAND FELLING OF UNMERCHANTABLE TREES WITH SLASH TREATMENT SOL R1-08-00-01 DUE 100199 POC Shirley Jackson (406) 248-9885 ext. 216 Hand Felling of Unmerchantable Trees with Slash Treatment on the Sioux Ranger District of the Custer National Forest. This project includes felling of cull and unmerchantable trees with slash treatment on timber harvest units that still have standing trees. Contractor is required to furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies and incidentals to complete approximately 366 acres. Award of this project will be dependent on available funding in fiscal year 2000. The project is located approximately 8-9 miles southeast of Ekalaka, Montana in Carter County. Estimated price range is $25,000 -- $100,000. Estimated issue date is August 27, 1999 and a start date of October 4, 1999. This project is 100% set aside for SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. Posted 07/27/99 (W-SN359461). (0208)

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