US Forest Service, Klamath National Forest, 1312 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097-9549

S -- GOPHER BAITING SOL R5-05-96-039. Contact A Wargin; Contracting Officer, R Metcalfe, 916/842-6131. Secure services for control of pocket gopher populations on Forest Service land by treating with strychnine alkaloid (0.5%) poison gopher bait. Application of bait will be made with metal baiting probes/applicators and/or with long handled spoons. Contractor shall furnish all equipment, bait, labor, supervision, transportation, supplies and incidentals necessary to complete the job. The work areas are located on the Oak Knoll Ranger District, Klamath National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. This is an indefinite quantity contract with an option year. The government shall order a minimum of 200 acres and a maximum of 792 acres of gopher baiting on the base year item. The government shall order a minimum of 200 acres and a maximum of 600 acres of gopher baiting on the option year item. The contractor must have a valid California and Oregon Pest Control Operator's License. Date for receipt of bids has not established, but is estimated to be in mid June 1996. When calling, be prepared to state name, address and solicitation number. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (121)

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