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Saginaw Pre-Commercial Thinning

Awarded

AG-0116-S-10-0016Federal

Submission Closed04/21/2010, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Saginaw Pre-Commercial Thinning contract, issued by the Department of Agriculture through the R10 Alaska Regional Office, focuses on the pre-commercial thinning of 1290 acres of conifer reproduction. The targeted trees are approximately 21 to 31 years old, and the work is to be performed in Petersburg, Alaska. Under the terms of the agreement, the contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, housing, subsistence, and operating supplies, with the exception of specific government-furnished property. This award notice, identified by solicitation number AG-0116-S-10-0016 and NAICS code 115310, outlines a comprehensive service requirement to manage forest growth in the designated region.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → R10 Alaska Regional Office

Contract Value

$441,180

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

This project is located on the Tongass National Forest�s Petersburg Ranger District, on north Kuiu Island, approximately 50 mil, PETERSBURG, AK, 99833, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

RAMIREZ REFORESTATION INC

Award Issued Date

04/21/2010, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedFeb 16

Presolicitation

Notice updatedMar 9

Response deadline changed from Mar 19, 2010 to Apr 9, 2010. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMar 9

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Type ChangedMar 11

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedApr 21

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

04/21/2010, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → R10 Alaska Regional Office

Contacts1 person available

OfficeJUNEAU, AK, 99802, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → R10 Alaska Regional Office

Office AddressJUNEAU, AK, 99802, USA

Contacts

Sherman L MayleContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The purpose and intent of this contract is to secure services for pre-commercial thinning of 1290 acres of conifer reproduction, approximately 21 to 31 years old. The Contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, housing, subsistence, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals except those items listed as Government-furnished property.