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F -- Gopher Baiting

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156310Federal

Submission Closed04/09/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The USDA Forest Service, specifically the Modoc National Forest Warner Mountain Ranger District, issued an award notice for gopher baiting operations within the Blue Fire area. This project covers approximately 1,034 acres across regions of Oregon and Nevada and utilizes strychnine poison bait to manage gopher populations. The contract, identified by solicitation number 156310 and NAICS code 115310, requires the contractor to provide all necessary equipment, including probes, scales, and personal protective equipment, while adhering to strict technical definitions for identifying burrow systems. Contractors are required to follow comprehensive safety and environmental protocols, including a detailed fire prevention and suppression plan. This includes maintaining specific fire tools, such as spark arresters and water tanks, and ensuring full compliance with the California Public Resources Code during the Fire Precautionary Period. Administrative oversight for the project is managed through the Redding, California office, with Don L. Tinsley serving as the Contracting Officer and Gerri M. Laplander as the Procurement Technician.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

Contract Value

$18,411

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Cedarville, CA 96104, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

SUMMITT FORESTS, INC.

Award Issued Date

04/09/2008, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedMar 6

Presolicitation

Type ChangedMar 21

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedApr 9

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

04/09/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

Contacts2 people available

OfficeREDDING, CA, 96002, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

Office AddressREDDING, CA, 96002, USA

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Don L TinsleyContracting Officer

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Gerri M LaplanderProcurement Technician

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Full Description

The Modoc National Forest, Warner Mountain Ranger District intends to solict for gopher baiting using strychnine poison bait on approximately 1,034 acres within the Blue Fire area. This solicitation will be available for electronic download on or around March 19, 2008. The NAICS code is 115310.