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

F -- TREE PLANTING AND INSTALLATION OF SEEDLING PROTECTORS SOL R6-1-98-105 DUE 021098 POC Contract Clerk (541) 383-5543 or FAX 541-383-5544 This project consists of tree planting and installation of seedling protectors on the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. Planting consists of: 1200 acres of auger, hoe or shovel; 590 acres of auger only; 577 acres of hoe only. Installation of seedling protectors consists of: 1769 acres of rigid protectors and 434 acres of solid protectors. Approximate start date is 04/01/98. Contract time is approximately 40 days. Bonding is required. This is 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns. (0353)

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