National Park Service, Valley Forge National Historical Park, P.O. Box 953, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0953

F -- TREE TRIMMING/FELLING/REMOVAL SERVICES SOL RQ486099010 DUE 083199 POC Joan M. Buonanno, Contract Specialist (610) 783-1032 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer's e-mail, joan_buonanno@nps.gov. This project consists of the taking down and removal of hazardous trees, and removal of dead branches from numerous trees in various locations within Valley Forge National Historical Park. Tree diameters vary from one to four feet with an average of approximately two feet. Height of trees varies from 50 to 100 feet; the average height is approximately 75 feet. Stumps will be flush cut not to exceed four inches above ground. The period of performance for this work is 60 calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed. Estimated cost of project is between $25,000 and $100,000. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 0783 and the Small Business Size Standard is $5.0 mil. This procurement is 100 percent set aside for small business concerns. Project site inspections will be held on Wed., August 11 and Thurs., August 12, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. Solicitation packages will be available on or about July 21, 1999. Only written or faxed requests for the solicitation will be accepted. Fax Number: (610) 783-1058. Telephone requests will not be honored. Posted 06/29/99 (W-SN348408). (0180)

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