Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, P.O. Box 640, Springerville, AZ 85938

F -- THOMPSON SPRING THINNING AND SLASH SOL RFP R3-01-00-005 DUE 081100 POC Rufus Ki Cole, 520/333-6344 The USDA Forest Service, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Lakeside Ranger District, Navajo County, Arizona, requires pre-commercial thinning and slashing on 7 blocks totaling an estimated 1770 acres. Travel to Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, at east end of Pinetop turn east onto Buckskin Road. Travel approximately one quarter mile to Ski-Hi Road (FR 182). Turn left onto Ski-Hi Road traveling approximately one and one-quarter mile to Forest Road 187. Turn left onto Forest Road 187. Blocks A, B, C, and D are adjacent to Forest Road 187. Blocks E, F, and G are North of Blocks B, C, and D. Plans and specifications will be available on or about Friday, July 21, 2000. Estimated price range is $250,000 to $499,999. No telephone requests for solicitation packages will be accepted: use fax no. 520/333-6357 or mail address, ATTN: Margaret Cisco for either mail or fax. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Contract time is 180 days. See notes 1. Posted 07/07/00 (W-SN472299). (0189)

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