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

F -- GOPHER TRAPPING ON OCHOCO NATIONAL FOREST SOL 7-2000-R10 DUE 051000 POC Jeanette Young, 541/416-6533 or Cecilia Rogers, 541/416-6534 or fax 541/416-6661 This solicitation is to secure services for an Indefinite Quantity contract for gopher trapping on reforestation units. Project area is located on the Prineville Ranger District and the Paulina Ranger Districts of the Ochoco National Forest. The contract is for a minimum of 600 acres to a maximum of 1500 acres on reforestation units to be performed during one field season, approximately June 20, 2000 until November 1, 2000. Estimated start work date is June 20, 2000. Production rate is 20 acres per day. Award will be made for the minimum number of acres only. Additional work may be ordered through task orders up the the maximum number of 1500 acres. This project is 100% set aside for small business area concerns. Issue date for solicitation is April 11, 2000. Quotes must be received by May 10, 2000, close of business, 4:30 PM PST. Posted 03/21/00 (W-SN436764). (0081)

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