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

F -- TREE PLANTING ON PAULINA RANGER DISTRICT SOL 7-99-2 DUE 020999 POC Cecilia Rogers, 541/416-6534 or fax 541/416-6661 This project consists of a Request for Proposal for tree planting on the Paulina Ranger District of the Ochoco National Forest, Crook County, Oregon. The planting contract is an Indefinite Quantities contract. Spacing will be 9x9 and 10x10. Tubing Installation is required with this contract. Approximately 400 acres of planting is involved. An estimated 3,660 seedlings of bitterbrush and mahogany planting is an option item. This project is 100% set aside for small business area concerns. Bonding is not required in this Request for Proposal contract. Past Performance will be an evaluation criteria, as well as other criteria. Estimated start work date is April 1, 1999. Posted 12/03/98 (W-SN276895). (0337)

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