F -- THOMPSON EMBEDDED CONTRACT

The USDA Forest Service, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Lakeside Ranger District, Navajo county, Arizona, requires thinning and removing trees 5 inches to 9 inches in diameter on 220 acres of the Blue Ridge Demonstration Area. Take SR 260 to the traffic light at Buck Springs Road (this is half way between Pinetop and Hon-Dah). turn east onto Buck Springs Road. Turn north on the first paved road (to the left), this is FR 182. Travel about 1.1 miles to the Springs Trailhead. The project is west of FR 182 on both north and south of the trailhead. Plans and specifications will be available and posted at www.fedbizopps.gov (drawings can be requested by fax or mail), on or before Tuesday, August 27, 2002. No telephone request for solicitation packages will be accepted: use fax no. 928/333-6362 or mail address, Attn: Margaret Cisco for either mail or fax. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Contract time will be till 12/31/2004.