USDA Forest Service, P.O. Box 309, Petersburg, AK 99833

F -- BRUSHCUTTER OPERATOR SERVICES SOL RFQ 02-97-08 DUE 052397 POC Tamie Thompson, Contracting Officer, 907-772-5823 Work includes operation of a government owned mechanical brush cutter for brushing roadway vegetation. Work includes daily maintenance of equipment and transportation to and from site in a government furnished vehicle. The work also includes operating the tractor as needed during travel to and from job sites, includingbarge loading and off-loading operations. Contractor will beresponsible for their own living arrangements and expenses. Transportation & government housing will only be provided when assigned to remote locations for work. Contractor shall be available for work within 48 hour notification from the government. Work periods could range from two weeks to several months dependant on need. Telephone requests for this project will not be honored. Written or faxed requests should reference RFQ 02-97-08. Fax requests can be made to:(907) 772-5894. This project is 100 percent small business set aside. Please note that RFQ will be available late April or early May. (0084)

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