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F -- MONITORING STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING PILOT PROJECTS SOL WO-00-06 DUE 032400 POC Jeanette Campbell, 703-605-4720 or Yolanda Chambers, 703-605-4548 E-MAIL: Stewardship Contract, jcampbell@fs.fed.us. USDA Forest Service is seeking an independent contractor to help meet the monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements for securing multiparty input on 28 stewardship contracting pilot projects. In accordance to subsection (g) of Section 347 of the FY 1999 Omnibus Appropriations Act, the contractor shall: 1) design, implement and manage a monitoring and evaluation process that, on a project-by-project basis, allow for involvement of all interested groups and individuals, permit the compilation of information about the status of development, execution, and administration of authorized contracts; the specific accomplishments that have resulted; and the role of local communities in development of contract plans. 2) Prepare annual reports that analyze and summarize all information compiled through the mutliparty and evaluation process. The contract period will extend over five years. An RFP will be used to award this contract. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Forest Service. Solicitation packages will be made available for distribution on February 24, 2000. Contracting office will accept requests for solicitations via facsimile machine or email (jcampbell@fs.fed.us). Fax number is 703-605-5100 address to the attention of Jeanette Campbell. For any additional information you may contact the Yolanda Chambers, Contracting Officer, 703-605-4548. Posted 02/17/00 (W-SN426492). (0048)

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