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

F -- GOPHER BAITING SOL RFQ 97-511 DUE 071797 POC Contract Clerk (541) 383-5543 or FAX 541-383-5544 The intent of this solicitation is to secure services for a Requirements Contract to trap pocket gophers on reforestation units. Removal will consist of using gopher traps. Baiting will not be considered as a treatment. Requirements include up to approximately 650 acres within plantation boundaries. Project is on the Sisters Ranger District. Approximate start date is 08/01/97. Contract time is approximately 10 acres a day per each order (i.e. 300 acres would equal 30 calendar days). This is 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns. (0160)

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