USDA Forest Service, Ochoco National Forest, PO Box 490, Prineville, OR 97754

F -- VEXAR TUBING MAINTENANCE/TUBING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION SOL 7-99-R17 DUE 052499 POC Cecilia Rogers, 541/416-6534 or fax 541/416-6661 E-MAIL: click here to receive a copy of the solicitation, crogers/r6pnw_ochoco@fs.fed.us. This project consists of services for the maintenance and reinstallation of rigd tubing over tree seedlings, and the removal of rigid and flexible netting installation on the Big Summit Ranger District, Ochoco National Forest. Trees to be treated are natural and planted seedlings. Project is an Indefinite Quantities Contract. Minimum number of tubing maintenance is 200 acres and maximum number of acres is 400. Minimum Number of treatment acres for tubing removal and flex installation is 300 acres minimum and 700 acres maximum. Estimated start work date is approximately August 15, 1999. Project is 100% set aside for small business concerns. No bonding required. Posted 04/15/99 (W-SN320820). (0105)

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