USDA, Forest Service, Huron Manistee National Forest, 1755 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac, MI 49601

F -- MACHINE TREE PLANTING SOL R9Z-97-07-HM DUE 030697 POC For solicitation package contact Rebecca Dunlavy, (616) 775-2421; for technical questions call Randy Marzolo, (517) 826-3252; for contractual questions call Contracting Officer: Thomas V. Gadzalinski, (715) 362-1176. Machine Tree Planting using bareroot stock of jack pine. This contract will be for a two year period. Located on the Hudson-Manistee National Forest, Mio Ranger District, in Michigan. Bids will be on a per acre price. Trees will be planted at approximately 1200 trees per acre. Planting to begin as soon as weather conditions permit, which is expected to be approximately April 12, 1997, and be completed by May 31, 1997. Project is 100 percent set-aside for small business. (0028)

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