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

F -- HAND TREE FELLING OF UNMERCHANTABLE TREES WITH SLASH TREATMENT -- CUSTER NF SOL R1-08-00-21 DUE 071800 POC Shirley Jackson (406) 657-6200 X 216 or Ann Vogt (406) 657-6200 X 227 or FAX (406) 657-6222 Hand Tree Felling of Unmerchantable Trees with Slash Treatment on the Custer National Forest, Ashland Ranger District. This project includes felling of cull and unmerchantable trees with slash treatment on timber harvest units that still have standing trees. Contractor will be required to furnish labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies and incidentals to complete the contract specifications and provisions. There will be three items for a total of 540 acres. Award will be made by item. This project is 100% set aside for Small Business Concerns. Estimated start date is July 24, 2000 with three different contract times established for completion of each item. Posted 06/12/00 (W-SN463700). (0164)

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