U.S. Forest Service, Mendocino National Forest, 825 N. Humboldt Avenue, Willows, CA 95988, telephone 916-934-3316

F -- CHAINSAW THINNING AND RELEASE, STONYFORD RD Sol. RFQ-08-96-12. Due 070996. Contact Point, Contracting Officer, Pamela J. Ockerman, 916-934-3316. Leave tree chainsaw thinning and release of precommercial stands of conifers on approximately 172 acres on the Stonyford Ranger District on the Mendocino National Forest. Estimated issue date is 3 June 1996 with an estimated bid opening date of 9 July 1996. Estimated start work date is 5 August 1996. A prebid tour is scheduled for 17 June 1996 at 9:00 a.m., starting at the Forest Service Elk Creek Work Center office, located on Ivory Mill Road (County Road 308) in Elk Creek, CA. This acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures; award will not exceed $50,000. This proposed procurement is a Best Value Procurement - award will be made based on price and past performance. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Note 3. (134)

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