Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, P.O. Box 640, Springerville, AZ 85938

F -- COTTONWOOD THINNING AND SLASH TREATMENT SOL RFQ R3-01-99-19 DUE 062199 POC Rufus Ki Cole, 520/333-6344 The USDA Forest Service, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Chevelon-Heber Ranger District, Navajo County, Arizona requires pre-commercial thinning, lopping, and piling on 4 blocks totaling an estimated 558 acres. A portion of 1 block has approximately 53 acres on thinning and piling. The remaining acres are to be thinned and lopped. From the Chevelon-Heber Ranger Station take State Highway 260 east to Forest Road (FR) 139. Take FR 139 south to FR 161 to access block 9. To access block 14 take FR 139 south to FR 9859A. Block 15 is accessed from FR 139. Block 19 can be accessed by traveling south on FR 132 and turning west on FR 132F. Plans and specifications will be available on or about June 4, 1999. Estimated price range is $25,000 to $99,999. No telephone requests for solicitation packages will be accepted: use fax no. 520/333-6357 or mail address, ATTN: Margaret Cisco for either mail or fax. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. Construction time is 275 calendar days. See notes 1. Posted 05/19/99 (W-SN333555). (0139)

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