U.S. Forest Service, Northern Province Acquisitions, 2400 Washington Avenue, Redding, CA 96001

F -- HAND APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER SOL RFP R5-NP-14-99-384 DUE 090399 POC Contact Nancy Ruffner, 530 242-2216/Contracting Officer James M. Waples Project involves hand application of fertilizer to trees on approximately 962 acres of National Forest land, Grindstone Ranger District, Mendocino National Forest, Tehama, Glenn and Colusa Counties, California. Contractor will also be required to supply the fertilizer. Contract time is 27 calendar days with an estimated start date of September 13, 1999. Prospective proposers will be required to submit both a technical and a price proposal. Those interested in obtaining a copy of the Request for Proposal should submit a written request, citing the above solicitation number, to the address above or by FAX to 530 242-2238. No telephonic requests will be honored. There will be a pre-bid tour scheduled to view the project site. Contact Nancy Ruffner at the above phone number to confirm the date and time of the tour. See numbered Note 1. Posted 07/19/99 (W-SN356083). (0200)

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