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F -- DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATIONS OF A COASTAL ECOSYSTEM EDUCATION PROGRAM SOL 52ABNC000043 DUE 032100 POC Karen Bruce (206) 526-6370, for copy of Solicitation call Crystina at (206) 526-4499 The Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary requires the services of a Contractor with a strong education background and a strong marine bird or invertebrates background to develop a coastal ecosystem environmental educational program for local high school aged students and their instructors for an estimated five to ten schools in the local Bay Area counties. The goal of this project is to increase public awareness of coastal bird habitats and their ecology. Specifics include: recruitment of schools and instructors, develop the curricula, teach the in-class and beach portions of the project, establish and maintain a data base, collate and report the results on the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary web site, and develop future funding for the program by developing grant proposals. The period of performance will be for 24 months commencing on or about July 15, 2000, with options for two additional one-year option periods. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 01/28/00 (W-SN420016). (0028)

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