Winema National Forest, 2819 Dahlia Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601

W -- EQUIPMENT RENTAL WITH OPERATOR SOL R6-20-98-08 DB DUE 040998 POC Contracting Department -- Tim (541) 883-6739 or Jeannette (541)883-6804 The purpose of this solicitation is to secure equipment with operators to perform a variety of tasks associated with forest management. Projects will include but not be limited to: slash piling, planting site preparation, road closure, restoration, rehabilitation, snow plowing, and general construction. This will be a indefinite quantity contract with renewal options for up to two additional years. Estimatated issue date is March 10, 1998 and estimated open date is April 9, 1998. Approximate start work date is June 1, 1998. This is a total small business set-aside. (0044)

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