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

K -- SUPPLY AND INSTALL CRANE ON TRUCK SOL RFQ 98-801 DUE 121897 POC Contract Clerk (541) 383-5543 or FAX 541-383-5544 This project consists of installing an extra heavy duty bed and knuckle boom crane on a Ford Louisville 46,000 GVWR truck with a cab to axle of 126 inches. Truck is located at the Deschutes National Forest automotive compound for viewing. The address is 75 SE Scott Street, Bend, OR 97702. The vehicle will be used primarily to lift and load heavy items such as boat docks, portal signs, lumber, entry gates, etc. It will be subjected to abnormal stresses, vibrations, twists, and other operational hazards due to being operated over forest roads and rough terrain. A quality product is required to assure a minimum use life of 12 years. Contract time is approximately 45 days. This is 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns. (0323)

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