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F -- STANDARD CATEGORY TYPE II HELICOPTER SERVICES SOL IFB 49-99-06 DUE 042399 POC Richard M. Willis, 208/387-5669 Five medium helicopters, Type II (9-15 seats, 2500-4999 lbs card weight capacity), (FAR part 135) Certification required. Primary use for fire fighting. Services performed at the following locations: (1) Plumas NF Quincy Base (located 3 miles NW of Quincy, CA), estimated contract period May 29 to October 1. (2) Angeles NF Chantry Helitack Base (3.5 miles N of Sierra Madre on Chantry Road (Santa Anita Canyon Road)), estimated contract period June 10 to November 2. (3) Los Padres NF., Arroyo Grande Base (14 miles E of Arroyo Grande, CA), estimated contract period June 1 to October 1. (4) San Bernardino NF, Heaps Peak (25 miles North of San Bernardino, CA., on Highway 18 between Sky Forest snd Running Springs), estimated contract period June 1 to October 23. (5) Cleveland NF, Ramona Heliport (14 miles East of Escondido at Ramona Airport), estimated contract period May 15 to November 1. Contract duration for all locations is for one year from date of award plus 2 one-year renewal periods. When calling, be prepared to state name, address, and solicitation number. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.***** Posted 03/03/99 (W-SN304488). (0062)

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