Tahoe National Forest, 631 Coyote Street, Nevada City, Ca 95959-2250

F -- CODFISH & HUMBUG MECHANICAL THINNING & BRUSHCUTTING WITH SALVAGE RIGHTS SOL RFP-17-00-26 DUE 052500 POC Tahoe National Forest, Fax Machine 530-478-6126 The purpose of this contract is to secure services to accomplish stand treatments to include reduction of existing fuels, standing vegetation fuel ladders, tree thinning, retention of the largest trees, removal of small sawlog material, and optional removal of biomass. The contractor shall develop a plan to accomplish these objectives and organize and direct all equipment and personnel. The contract consists of two items, each totalling 300 acres. The project is located on the Foresthill Ranger District. Estimated start work date is 06/15/00, contract time 185 days each or Codfish completed by 11/15/00 and Humbug completed by 11/15/01. Estimated solicitation package issue date is 04/24/00. For technical information, contact Carolyn Sipes, 530-367-2224. Posted 03/23/00 (W-SN437583). (0083)

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