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Z -- MACHINE PLANTING BARE ROOT LONG LEAF PINE SEEDLINGS SOL NRCS-08-SC-98 DUE 022598 POC Frank E. Killian, Contracting Officer, (803) 253-3974; Robert K. Taylor, Contract Specialist, (803) 253-3973; Fax No. (803) 253-3670 Work consists of machine planting of 358.17 acres of bare root long leaf pine seedlings at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. A pre-bid conference and site showing will be held at 9:30 A.M., Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at the Forestry Office Building No. 2544, Essayons Road, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all seedlings. The estimated price range is $25,000 to $100,000. Performance time will be from December 15, 1998 to March 1, 1999. Fax requests for this solicitation (NRCS-08-SC-98) to the USDA, NRCS office fax number (803) 253-3670. Requests should contain the job title, solicitation number, company name, return mailing address and telephone number(s). The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business. (0008)

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