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

F -- LOG PLACEMENT WITH "WALKING BACKHOE" SOL 7-99-R34 DUE 090899 POC Cecilia Rogers, 541/416-6534 or fax 541/416-6661 This project is an Indefinite Quantities contract for a log placement, "walking backhoe" equipment rental with operator. Project includes a Minimum of 100 hours to a maximum of 750 hours for log placement; a minimum of 100 hours to a maximum 500 hours for transport; and 3 mobilizations for the seasons July 15, 2000 to November 1, 2000; July 15, 2001 to November 1, 2001; and field season July 2002 to November 1, 2002. Project is located on two districts of the Ochoco National Forest in Prineville, Oregon. Work shall be accomplished by using a walking backhoe with four independently hydraulic powered adjustable legs, with opposable thumb on budket and cable winch which meets the following specifications. 360 degree rotation working ability; two buckets with digging teeth and hydraulic thumb designed to handle boulders and logs; ability to operate in 5 feet of water and work on 1:1 slope; diesel engine with a minimum power (net) of 45 h.p.; minimum backhoe reach of 25 feet (horizontal); minimum backhoe digging of 15 feet(horizontal) reach; hydraulic winch mounted on the engine; capble of lifting one ton with boom extended; and pads on arms with teeth may be needed to exit streams. This project is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Posted 08/04/99 (W-SN363429). (0216)

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