USDA, Forest Service, Nicolet National Forest, 68 S. Stevens St., Rhinelander, WI 54501

39 -- AERIAL LIFT Sol RFP R9Z-96-04-N, Due 011196, POC for solicitation package: Ginger Feit, 715-762-5162 for technical questions: William Sery, 715-276-7400; for contractual questions: Dennis C. Drangstveit, 715-362-1177. Rent-to-own purchase arrangement over five year contract period for aerial lift to be used for tree breeding, cone collection, and a variety of work in the crowns of orchard trees. Point of delivery is Oconto River Seed Orchard, White Lake, Wisconsin. Directions to Seed Orchard. 2.7 miles east of Langlade, WI on Hwy 64, then 0.6 mile north on Saul's Spring Road (Forest Road 2118), through gate, follow road to office on left. Estimated cost is between $25,000 - $100,000. (328)

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