This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the use of a track mounted tree chipper. Trees will be felled by Forest Service crews. The contractor will chip all felled trees and limbs not marked for wildlife and soil protection. All resource disturbance (i.e. ruts, tracks) created by machinery will be smoothed and restored to natural appearance. The project area includes approximately 380 acres on the Cleveland National Forest, Laguna Mountain Recreation Area. Estimated start date is September 1, 2004. Contract time is 180 calendar days. NAICS code 115310 SBA $6.0 million. OFFERS ARE DUE BY 12:00 NOON, LOCAL TIME, JUNE 25, 2004.Any prospective contractor desiring a copy of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc. must request in writing from the Original Point of Contact, Linda Ford, Procurement Assistant, Southern California Province soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective contractors before the closing date. Contractors must be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award can be made. Registration can be done online @http://www.ccr.gov.

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