USDA-Forest Service, Fremont National Forest, 524 North G Street, Lakeview, Oregon 97630

F -- PRECOMMERCIAL TREE THINNING AND SLASH TREATMENT SOL R602-98-0611 DUE 050598 POC Contracting Department (541) 947-6230 The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain services for precommericial tree thinning, undesirable tree felling, and slash treatment for the Bly Ranger District. There is one bid item consisting of an estimated total of 380 acres. Estimated issue date is April 3, 1998, and estimated open date is May 5, 1998. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, fuel, maintenance, labor, supervision, transportation, materials, tools, and supplies, except those designated as government-furnished, and incidentals to perform the work specified. This project is located on the Bly Ranger District of the Fremont National Forest, Lake County, Oregon. This is a total small business set-aside. (0077)

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