USDA -- Forest Service, Ottawa National Forest, E6248 U.S. 2, Ironwood, MI 49938

F -- SILVICULTURAL EXAMINATION SOL R9Z-97-24-O DUE 081997 POC For solicitation package contact Cathy Ansami at 906-932-1330 ext. 340; technical questions, contact Jim Meunier at 906-932-133 ext. 316; contractual questions contact Janet Peterson at 715-362-1168 The contract will be for the accurate collection of silvicultural and other pertinent data on National Forest land from which sound management decisions can be made. Multiple contracts may be awarded for a total of approximately 4,050 plots. Additional plots may be ordered. Project areas are on the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan's upper peninsula. The initial term of each contract will be 1 calendar year. Contracts may be renewed for 2 additional option years. (0184)

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