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F -- TREE PLANTING SOL RFQ 06-00-15 DUE 032300 POC Contact Miley Sutherland, Contracting Officer at 530-252-6621; for a copy of the solicitation contact Gerri Laplander, Procurement Assistant, 530-283-7723 or fax your request to 530-283-4156 The Hat Creek Ranger District, Lassen National Forest intends to acquire services for tree planting on approximately 308 acres. There will be a pre-bid meeting on March 20, 2000 at the Hat Creek Ranger District. Estimated performance period is 14 days with an estimated start date of April 3, 2000. Basis for award will be price, experience, past performance, understanding of the requirements and following instructions. Price is of equal importance as all other factors combined. This acquisition will be performed under FAR Part 12 commercial services. See Note 1. Posted 02/18/00 (W-SN426843). (0049)

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