USDA-Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region, Okanogan National Forest, 1240 S. Second Ave., Okanogan, WA 98840

F -- NOXIOUS WEED TREATMENT ON THE COLVILLE NATIONAL FOREST SOL RFP-R6-8-00-16 POC Rita M. Robson, 509-826-3392 E-MAIL: www.fs.fed.us/r6/oka, rrobson@fs.fed.us. Pend Oreille Valley Noxious Weed Treatment. The Newport and sullivan Lake Ranger Districts require herbicde treatment of noxious weeds in the Pend Oreille Valley, Colviall National Forest. Projects vary in location from Metaline Falls to Newport, Washington. There are approximately 26 project locations comprised of numerous sites totally about 574 acres. Price will be quoted by the acre. Backpack, ATV and truck spraying are allowed. Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor transportation and materials Contractor provided herbicide is Tordon 22K or equal with L1700 or Agridex surfactant or equal and marking dye added. Call Paul Haas, Newport Ranger District for salient characteristics of an "or equal" herbicide product, telephone 509-447-7300. This is a small business set-aside and considered commercial services. WA state licese required for herbicide application. To request a copy of the solicitation FAX your request to 509-826-3064. Posted 05/25/00 (W-SN458918). (0146)

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