Tahoe National Forest, 631 Coyote Street, Nevada City, Ca 95959-2250

F -- MANUAL RELEASE IN TREE PLANTATIONS SOL R5-17-98-18 DUE 040998 POC Alan M. James, Contracting Officer, 530-478-6121, FAX 530-478-6126 The intent of this contract is to secure services for the release of conifers by cutting or pulling only specified vegetation within a specified radius around each crop tree. The project consists of 3 items, 140 acres, 343 acres, and 386 acres. Estimated start date for item 3 is 042798 and 061598 for items 1 and 2 and is located on the Nevada City Ranger District. This project is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. Bonding required, 20% Bid, 20% Performance, and 20% Payment. (0043)

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