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F -- WILD HORSE MAINTENANCE FACILITY -- PASTURE LAND OR CORRALS -- NEVADA SOL NAR000042 DUE 032200 POC Ms. Marty Coffey, (303) 236-9439 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has a requirement for a temporary placement on private lands of wild horses recently removed from their natural habitat due to range fires (preferably in the State of Nevada), using either pastures which provide a natural setting, or a corral/pen situation that provides appropriate space for wild horses to reside until the horses can all be returned to their natural habitat in Nevada. It is anticipated that these wild horses will be maintained in these temporary pastures or corrals at a minimum of 16 months from date animals arrive at the facility, but not to exceed 28 months. BLM anticipates either awarding one contract that can offer the maintenance of 400 animals, or multiple contracts for facilities that can maintain smaller group of animals (a minimum of 25 head per facility). The contractor(s) shall be required to be knowledgeable and experienced with the behavior and nutritional requirements of equine, and, where appropriate, the management of land for the sustained production of grass and other desirable forage plants. Any facility being considered for award must have be able to prepare corrals/pens, working facilities, fencing, and other related structures required for the humane maintenance of wild horses. Contractor(s) will be required to inventory resident wild horses on at regular basis and prepare inventory reports. Contractor to provide all feed, supplemental feed (when needed), sufficient water, minerals, and salt in order to maintain the horses in good condition. The Contractor(s) shall be reimbursed on a per animal feed day. This requirement is 100% set-aside for small businesses. The solicitation will be issued on or about February 15, 2000. These services are under Standard Industrial Code 8999, and Product Service Code F016. FAX requests for this solicitation will be accepted at (303) 236-9470. Written Requests Only. See Telephonic Requests will not be accepted. Note #1 Posted 01/26/00 (W-SN419252). (0026)

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