Deschutes National Forest, 1645 Highway 20 East, Bend, Oregon 97701

F -- SEEDLING PROCESSING SOL SOL R6-1-96-401 DUE 101095 POC Contract Clerk (503) 383-5543 or FAX 503-383-5544 This project consists of lifting an estimated 83,000 L.F. up to a maximum of 94,000 L.F. of tree seedlings from nursery beds, and the grading and packing of an estimated 4,300 M seedings up to a maximum of 5,100 M seedlings ready for shipment. Seedlings include ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, bitterbrush and miscellaneous hardwoods of various ages. Location of work will be at the Bend Pine Nursery, Bend, OR. Work will be divided into two bid items; the first starting approximately November 1, 1995 and the second starting approximately February 1, 1996. This is a firm fixed priced indefinite quantity contract. Twenty percent Bid and Performance Bonds are required. This is 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns. Awarded contractor must have a state of Oregon Farm Labor Contractors License. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. (0237)

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