U.S. Forest Service, Klamath National Forest, Attn: Anna Wargin or Kathy Stein, 1312 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097-9549

F -- RENTAL OF TWO WATER TRUCKS FOR DUST ABATEMENT ON THE EAST AND WEST ZONES OF THE KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST SOL R5-05-98-004 POC Anna Wargin, Procurement Asst. or Chuck Laws, Contracting Officer at (916) 842-6131. This is a requirements contract to furnish water trucks (3500 gallon minimum) for two zones on the forest, one truck for each zone. They will be required to haul water to abate dust or for compaction of soil on Forest Roads, or other ordered projects. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, supervision, maintenance and material to support operations. The West Zone includes, but is not limited to, the Ukonom and Happy Camp Ranger Districts, and a portion of the Oak Knoll Ranger District. The East Zone includes but is not limited to the Salmon River, Scott River, Goosenest and a portion of the Oak Knoll Ranger Districts. The contract time for this requirement contract is a base year (through 9/30/98) with options to extend for two additional years. Estimated annual usage for each zone is 300 hours. Quoters may limit quotes to either zone or both zones. The date for issuance and receipt of quotes has not been established, it is estimated that quotes will be due the third week of October. To request a solicitation, please fax your name, mailing address, telephone and fax number to the attention of Anna Wargin at Fax (916) 842-6329. See numbered Note 1. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the agency. (0255)

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