U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services, P.O Box 1306, Albuquerque, NM 87103-1306

F -- SEED COLLECTION, CULTIVATION & SEEDLING DELIVERY SOL 1448-20181-97-Q033 DUE 050197 POC Dolores Bello, Contract Specialist, 505-248-6794. The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Region 2, seeks quotes for collection, cultivation, and delivery of native tree and shrub species seedlings for the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge located in Alamo, Texas. The Refuge is located within the boundaries of Hidalgo, Starr, Willacy, and Cameron Counties. Due to the uniqueness of the needed seeds and the specific environmental conditions needed for cultivation to yield a high percentage survival rate of the seedlings, offers are sought from offerors located within a 70-mile radius of Refuge boundaries. Collection will start immediately after contract award with final delivery of grown seedlings expected between September 15 through November 30, 1997. This project is set aside for small businesses. The Standard Industrial Code is 0831, which stipulates that a small business concern's three-year average annual receipts for the preceeding three years cannot be over $3.5 million. Requests for packages or bidder's list can be FAXED to 505-248-6791 or by mail to the above address. Telephone requests not accepted. accept (0086)

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