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B -- SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALYSIS, POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT FOR HISTORIC BIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS ANALYSIS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIFORNIA DUE 081897 POC Paula Landis (209) 487-5103 USBOR is seeking a consultant to prepare a historic conditions analysis of the biology along 150 miles of the mainstem of the San Joaquin river. This will include a literature review to locate historical descriptions, maps, photos (infra-red when available), and other data needed to understand the extent and condition of historical riparian vegetation along the San Joaquin River, California. The consultant will generate maps showing the location, extent, density, and species composition of historic r iparian vegetation, as well as written analysis of changes over time. The project is located in Fresno, Madera and Merced counties and encompasses portions of the San Joaquin River watershed. The geographic boundaries of the project are the San Joaquin River between Friant Dam, near Fresno, and the confluence of the San Joaquin and Merced Rivers. The project area, approximately 150 miles of the river corridor, is divided into five distinct reaches based on the hydrology and development along the river. Efforts will focus on the river bottom, floodplain terraces and other areas immediately adjacent to the river. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. Sources responding to this notice must provide (in writing) qualifications and experience including (1) a synopsis of the firm's history; (2) a list of projects completed which are relevant to this project; (3) client referenced (include contact name, address and phone number); (4) background information on key personnel to be used on this project; and (5) subcontractor li st, with pertinent background information, to be used on this project. NOTICE: This is a "sources sought" synopsis. As such, there is no solicitation package or requirement at this time. Your submittal must not exceed 5 pages at 12 point font. Your response must be received by August 18, 1997. Please FAX your response to Paula Landis at (209) 487-5397. (Please contact Paula Landis at (209) 487-5103, prior to FAXing.) A hard copy must be mailed to the Sacramento, California Contracting Office address listed elsewhere in this synospis. This request should not be construed as a commitment or authorization to incur any cost in anticipation of a requirement. This may result in a simplified acquisition with an estimated amount of less than $100,000 with a performance period estimated to be 3 months. (0223)

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