U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, Attention: MP-3810, 2800 Cottage Way, Room E-2711, Sacramento, CA 95825-1898

R -- EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION POC Cassie Storms, Procurement Technician (916) 978-5143 R -- The USBR has a requirement for management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and performance of all services described herein. The contractor is required to provide an Employee Assistance Program for approximately 811 permanent employees assigned to the Mid-Pacific Region of the Bureau of Reclamation in accordance with the statement of work. The program of counseling and guidance shall deal with a myriad of problems/issues including, but not limited to, alcohol and drug abuse, child and elder care problems, emotional, personal, stress-related concerns, financial problems, legal matters, marrage, and family relationship problems. The period of service shall be January 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999 with two option years which may be exercised at the governments discretion. Upon the employer's or employee's request, direct counseling at a location within the employee's commuting area (within 50-mile radius) to the employee and/or the immediate dependents to identify and evaluate personal problems. On employer's (management's) referrals, the contractor shall set up counseling appointments by working directly with the employee and counselor to establish a mutually convenient time to meet. Contractor shall commence counseling appointments by working directly with the employee and counselor to establish a mutually convenient time to meet. Contractors interested in submitting a quotation for this requirement must first submit a company prospectus and references to th USBR, 2800 Cottage Way, MP-3811, Sacramento, California 95825 prior to October 23, 1998. The point of contact for this procurement is Cassie Storms (916) 978-5143. A Request for Quotation will be issued to all qualified contractors. Posted 10/09/98 (W-SN261189). (0282)

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