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B -- SOCIOECONOMIC BASELINE AND PROJECTIONS FOR SELECTED (FLORIDA) PANHANDLE COMMUNITIES SOL 3821 DUE 070196. Contact Point, Jenny Taylor, 703/787-1355, or Contracting Officer, Sandra McLaughlin, 703/787-1361. The United States Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service (MMS), plans to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to conduct a study entitled ``Socioeconomic Baseline and Projections for Selected Panhandle Communities.'' The study will establish a baseline socioeconomic description of Panama City, Pensacola, and the Ft. Walton/Destin areas of Florida, and develop a model for the projection of possible socioeconomic effects of any limited onshore support activities if offshore oil/gas exploration and/or development ensue in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. Projection models will be spreadsheet-based and devoid of proprietary components. Models must have a straightforward, well-documented design allowing users to change impact parameters such as number of boat trips or helicopter flights (etc.), as well as much components as economic multipliers. Models must include basic impact categories such as employment, in-migration, public service, and port infrastructural demands. Tourism or fishing may be added if warranted by baseline data. The contractor will develop three support-base scenarios, one for each of the above specified geographical area. The RFP is expected to be issued no later than 5/28/96. RFP's may be requested by facsimile at (703) 787-1009 or by mail to the above address. Please include your organization, point of contact, address, and phone & fax numbers with your request. Telephonic requests are discouraged. (108)

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