USDA Forest Service, Kisatchie National Forest, 2500 Shreveport Highway, Pineville, LA 71360-2009

F -- MIDSTORY MAINTENANCE, NF IN TEXAS SOL FS WOC 98-1018 DUE 052098 POC Sheryl Roach (318) 473-7259/Freida Gratz (409) 639-8517 This solicitation is for cutting (hydro-axe or bush cutter) the midstory for improvement of habitat for red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) clusters, replacement stands (RP), and recruitment stands (RC) as specified in the solicitation. Area to be treated is approximately 497 acres and is located on National Forest land on the Davy Crockett Ranger District, Houston County, State of Texas. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. A written solicitation will be issued on May 4, 1998. Quotes are due by close of business, May 20, 1998. Parties interested in submitting a quote may request the solicitation in writing from Sheryl Roach at the address in Item #7 above or by fax (318) 473-7117 ATTN: Sheryl Roach. (0104)

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