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F -- 1 DEVELOPMENT OF A CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN, SAWTOOTH NATIONAL FOREST SOL RFQ-141-99 DUE 092799 POC Melinda G. Draper, Contracting Officer; Request for Solicitation, Ethel Hill 208-373-4128 E-MAIL: To request solicitation, as/r4_boise@fs.fed.us. This project consists of developing a Corridor Management Plan for the Sawtooth Scenic Byway. The Sawtooth Scenic Byway is a 116 mile section of State Highway 75 from Shoshone to Stanley, Idaho; traversing portions of Lincoln, Blain and Custer Counties. The selected contractor will complete the Corridor Management Plan as required for scenic byways proposed for national designation. The plan should provide for both the conservation and enhancement strategy to balance these concerns while providing for the users' enjoyment of the byway. The Corridor Management Plan will identify and evaluate the numerous resources within the corridor and develop strategies to balance the protection, enhancement, interpretation, and development of this scenic byway. With multiple jurisdictions and interests along the byway for recreation, tourism access and commercial transportation, the planning process must include a wide range of interested individuals, organizations and governmental entitites along its route. Posted 08/23/99 (W-SN371123). (0235)

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