Umpqua National Forest, P.O. Box 1008, Roseburg, OR 97470

F -- SITE PREPARATION SOL R6-15-98-36 DUE 040198 POC Contact: Charlette MacDonald, 541/957-3233 Site preparation work primarily using one or more grapple piling machines; work includes slash piling, road obliteration, subsoiling, special slash treatments, haul/disposal in restricted study plots on various harvest units; estimated 750 hours; work sites approximately 65 miles east of Roseburg, Oregon on the Diamond Lake Ranger District; expected start in mid-May; some work may be based on per acre pricing or lump sum pricing. Award evaluation criteria include technical capability and past performance history in addition to price. This is expected to be an indefinite quantity type contract; the amount of work shown is estimated only. This project may include separately priced option items for related work. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered in the award evaluation; solicitations may be requested via mail, telephone, or FAX 541-957-3495 to the attention of the Contracting Office. See Numbered Notes 1 and 26. (0043)

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