U.S. Dept. of Energy, Western Area Power Admin., 200 4th St., SW, Huron, SD 57350

F -- TREE TRIMMING/FELLING NEAR HIGH-VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION LINES SOL DE-RQ65-99WC51415 POC Cheryl Jones, Contract Specialist, (605) 353-9252 or James E. Dickey, Contracting Officer, (605) 353-9215 The Western Area Power Administration requires tree trimming, felling and removal services along high-voltage transmission lines in the following states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska and Missouri. The base performance period will be September 1999 through August 2000, with four one year option periods. The solicitation will be issued on or about July 21, 1999 with quotes due on or about August 11, 1999. The applicable SIC code is 0783 and the Small Business Size Standard is $5.0 mil. This action is issued on an unrestricted basis. This requirement will be processed in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 12 and 13 for this commercial service. Requests for the solicitation shall be in writing and shall include the solicitation number, complete company name, point of contact, address and complete telephone number and facisimile number. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Requests may be submitted via facsimile to (605)353-9213. All responsible sources may submit a response which will be considered by the agency. Posted 06/16/99 (W-SN343583). (0167)

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