Winema National Forest, 2819 Dahlia Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601

F -- MECHANICAL THINNING, SLASH TREATMENT, AND BRUSH RELEASE SOL R6-20-99-07 DB DUE 041499 POC Contracting Department -- (541) 883-6804 The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain mechanical services for thinning, slash treatment, and brush release. This will be an indefinite quantity contract with one base year and 4 optional years. An estimated total for the base year is 600 acres of slash and brush treatment, and 160 acres of thinning and slash treatment. Government will evaluate contractor's past performance, technical capabilities, and pricing. Award will be based on the best value for the Government. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, fuel, maintenance, supervision, transportation, materials, tools and supplies, (except those designated as Government-furnished) and incidentals to perform the work specified. Estimated issue date is March 15, 1999 and estimated open date is April 14, 1999. Approximate start work date is June 7, 1999. This project is located on the Chiloquin Ranger District of the Winema National Forest, Klamath County, Oregon. This is a total small business set-aside. Posted 02/25/99 (W-SN302539). (0056)

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