87--PRODUCTION OF CONTAINERIZED TREE SEEDLINGS

Project involves producing conifer tree seedlings for future reforestation efforts on the Rogue/Siskiyou National Forests. An assortment of seedling species will be grown as1-year old stock in various container sizes including 5s, 8s, 10s, and 77s. Species will include Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, Jeffrey pine, sugar pine, incense cedar, and Port-Orford cedar using Government-furnished seed. Quantities are 1,386,500. Location where seedlings are to be grown shall be located in or within 100 miles of the Oregon or Washington State borders, west of the Cascade Range. All seedlings produced are to be delivered to J. Herbert Stone Nursery in Central Point, Oregon. For evaluation purposes, contract administration costs for transportation, per diem or subsistence costs for one contract administration person to perform 4 site visits to the nursery will be added to the total prices. Issue O/A October 18, 2002. Hard copies of solicitation will not be available.