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

F -- PRECOMMERCIAL TREE THINNING SOL R602-98-0616 DUE 050798 POC Contracting Department, (541) 947-6230 The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain services for precommercial tree thinning and undesirable tree felling on mixed conifer stands on the Paisley Ranger District. There are 3 bid items consisting of an estimated 582 acres, and 2 option items consisting of 368 acres. Estimated issue date is April 7, 1998, and estimated open date is May 7, 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 Paisley Ranger District of the Fremont National Forest, Lake County, Oregon. This is a total small business set-aside. (0079)

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