USDA -- Forest Service, Modoc National Forest, 800 West 12th Street, Alturas, CA 96101

F -- TREE PLANTING AND HAND RELEASE SOL RFQ 09-99-20 DUE 032699 POC Don Tinsley, C.O. at 530-252-6407: for a copy of the solicitation contact Margaret Forrest, Proc. Asst. 530-233-8756et Forrest, Proc. Asst. Contractor is to furnish the necessary labor, equipment, tools, supervisions, transportation, supplies and incidentals to plant approximately 276 acres of Government furnished tree seedlings; and to do hand release around conifer on approximately 234 acres all on the Warner Mountain Ranger District, Modoc National Forest. Total contract time is 33 calendar days with an estimated start work date is April 19, 1999. Solicitation to be released on, or about February 24, 1999. Basis for contract award is: Price, experience, past performance, understanding of the requirement, and ability to follow instruction. Price is of equal importance as the other factors combined. SIC 0851. See Numbered Note 1. Posted 02/05/99 (W-SN295828). (0036)

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