U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service/CGS/TS, Eastside Federal Complex, 911 N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232-4181

Z -- EQUIPMENT RENTAL WITH OPERATOR SOL FWS1-97006 DUE 102396 POC Contact: Bid package requests, Sandy Stevens, (503) 872-2760 Requirements contract to provide a multi-purpose tractor with operator for projects relatedto the clearing of small trees and vegetation for the maintenance, restoration, and/or constructionof wetlands on the Kauai National Wildlife Refuge Complex (Hanalei, Huleia, and Kilauea PointNational Wildlife Refuges). The contract period shall run from date of contract awardthrough September 30, 1997 with options for two additional years. The scheduled issue date isSeptember 23, 1996. The issue date is an estimate only. The date set for receipt of offers shall be30 days after issuance. The total annual contract amount is estimated not to exceed$100,000. (0249)

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