Deschutes National Forest, 1645 Highway 20 East, Bend, Oregon 97701

F -- SUBSOILING SOL R6-1-97-203 DUE 040897 POC Contract Clerk, (541) 383-5543 or FAX (541) 383-5544. This project consists of securing services of a winged subsoiler and tractor with operator for subsoiling activities to alleviate soil compaction in a previously harvested area and for road closures. This is for an Indefinite Quantity contract -- minimum acres are 2489 with a maximum of approximately 3200 acres. There are 37 road closures. Project is on the Crescent Ranger District. Approximate start date is 05/05/97. Contract time is approximately 140 days. This is 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns. (0062)

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