USDA Forest Service, Mt. Hood National Forest, 16400 Champion Way, Sandy, OR 97055

X -- EQUIPMENT RENTAL SOL SOL R6-6-97032Q DUE 050897 POC Contracting Section, 503/668-1621 This Solicitation is for Equipment Rental without operator on the Zigzag Ranger District of the Mt. Hood National Forest, for a 4-month period. Equipment to be delivered to Zigzag, Oregon, located approximately 40 miles East of Portland, Oregon. ITEM NO. 1 consists of an Excavator, equivalent to cat 315. 3/4 yard rock bucket. 95-115 hp. Diesel engine. Hydraulic thumb. Digging depth 21-foot. Operating weight, 34-40,000 lbs. ITEM NO. 2 consists of a Track type tractor, equivalent to cat D5C. 90-105 hp diesel engine. Machine weight 18-20,000 lbs. Power angle/tilt blade. Rear ripper with teeth. Same as above without operator, and delivery time. Estimated Start Work Date is May 15, 1997. See Numbered Note 1. (0106)

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