Bureau of Land Management, 1387 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709

99 -- MIDDLE BUTTE DRILL SEEDING SOL DAP990020 DUE 091599 POC Patricia A. Fort, Contracting Officer, 208-373-3910 E-MAIL: Middle Butte Drill Seeding, Pat_Fort@blm.gov. Work consists of seeding approximately 6,500 acres of burned area with range-type drills. The contractor will be required to supply all drills, tractors, operators, supplies, and other equipment to seed the designated areas with Government-Furnished seed. Drills furnished by the contractor shall be of the disk-type capable of planting the seed " to " deep in the designated areas at approximately 8 pounds per acre. Furrow openers shall be between 10 inches and 14 inches apart. A sufficient number of drills, tractors, and operators shall be provided to complete the work within the designated time. Maximum seeding speed is 4 miles per hour. Equipment shall be of heavy-duty construction to withstand the rigors of wildland seeding. The work site is fairly rocky and has some unburned brush islands and partially burned brush skeletons. The site is located in Owyhee County, Idaho approximately 50 miles south of Bruneau and near the rim of the Jarbidge River Canyon. Performance Period is 30 days. Copies of thissolicitation may be obtained at http://ideasec.usgs.gov, submitting a written request for solicitation to the above address or via fax to (208) 373-3915; include name, address, phone number, and solicitation number. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. See Note(s) 1***** Posted 09/07/99 (W-SN376991). (0250)

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