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F -- HEAVENLY JACKPOT PILING SOL RFQ 06-99-10 DUE 031799 POC Miley Sutherland, C.O., 530-252-6621: for a copy of the solicitation contact Margaret Forrest, Proc. Asst. 530-233-8756 The Hat Creek Ranger District, Lassen National Forest, intends to contract for jackpot piling service for fuel reduction. Contractor shall cut all damaged trees less than 10 inches dbh. Contractor shall pile all slash, cut trees, and exising log decks. Project area consist of eight (8) units totalling approximately 971 acres. Contract performance period is 120 days. Estimated start work date is 05-15-99. Solicitation to be released on, or about 01-20-99. Basis for contract award is: Price, experience, past performance, understanding of the requirement, and ability to follow instructions. Price is of equal importance as the other factors combined. Posted 12/15/98 (W-SN280668). (0349)

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