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S -- TREE PRUNING AND REMOVAL FOR QUARTERS ''A'', U.S. NAVAL OBSERVATORY, WASHINGTON, D. C. SOL N62477-95-B-0100 DUE 092695 POC Sandra Soderstrom, Contract Specialist, (202) 685-3160 PRESOLICITATION NOTICE. This project will be 100% small business set-aside. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this project is 0783, Ornamental Shrub and Tree Services. The size standard is $5 million. The work includes general tree maintenance including pruning, felling and removal, deep root injection fertilization and lightning protection system repairs as well as other minor maintenance. All work performed shall be under the direction of an arborist certified by the National Arborist Association. All work shall be done in accordance with National Arborists Associations Standards. Requests for this solicitation may be mailed to the above address by indicating ''Plans Room'', first floor, Building 212 or request may be sent via facsimile by using fax # (202) 433-0939. Contractors within the local area are encouraged to pick-up a copy of the solicitation at Building 212, first floor Plans Room of the Washington Navy Yard. The hours of oepration are 7:30 to 3:00, Monday through Friday. There will be no charge for the documents, however, there will only be one set issued per contractor. Requests for plans/specs and bidders lists should be made separately to avoid confusion at the plans office. NOTE: Bids are to be marked and submitted to Building 212, first floor, PLANS ROOM. The projected date of issuance of plans and specifications is 25 August 1995. The projected date for bid opening is 26 September 1995. At approximately 3:00 p.m. on the date of bid opening, interested parties may call (202) 433-5602 for the results of the opening. (0220)

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