US EPA Region 8, Attn: 8TMS-G(Simplified Acquisitions), 999 18th Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202-2466

D -- VIDEO PRODUCTION SOL RFQ-CO-00-00029 DUE 032800 POC Teri Bahrych @ 303-312-6788 or Maureen Martin @ 303-312-7089 E-MAIL: martin.maureen@epa.gov, bahrych.teri@epa.gov. STATEMENT OF WORK Earth Caf Video-Agriculture/stewards of the land The purpose of this procurement is to develop a 30 minute videotape for the Earth Caf Video series regarding agriculture/stewards of the land. Specific requirements/deliverables for this video are Requirements: Contractor must provide: -- a video producer -- a scriptwriter -- a videographer -- a film editor Deliverables: -- draft script due 10 business days after award of contract -- final script due 5 business days after draft script -- draft 30 minute video due May 31, 2000 -- final video due June 5, 2000 -- distribution of videos to 120 television broadcast stations due August 1, 2000 SCOPE OF WORK The contractor shall produce and distribute a 30 minute video tape regarding how agriculture takes care of the land in a variety of ways to protect the environment. This video will be the latest in the Earth Caf video series and graphics and soundtracks must be consistent with previous Earth Caf videotapes. Standards for this video must meet the quality of cable television as compared to standards such as those used in training films. This video must be of a quality to be broadcast on cable television and requires the highest standards of visual quality for the viewing public. Color, graphics and audio must be at the highest level of sophistication in the industry. The video will be distributed to 120 television broadcast stations in 32 states and will be seen by up to 18 million viewers. The contractor shall meet with EPA staff to develop the draft scripts, to identify individuals to be interviewed and to identify locations for filming. Draft scripts will be reviewed and approved by EPA. The draft video will also be reviewed and approved by EPA prior to going final. Examples of the Earth Caf videos are available for viewing at the EPA Region 8 office at 999 18th Street, Denver, Colorado. The contact is Vicki Ferguson (303)312-6940. The technical contact is Teri Bahrych (303)312-6788, and the administrative contact is Maureen Martin at (303)312-7089 There is a significant time constraint for production of this video. A final version must be delivered to EPA by June 5, 2000. The delivery date for distribution of the final video to 120 television stations is August 1, 2000. RANKING FACTORS Bids will be evaluated and ranked based on the criteria listed below. These factors are in priority order. 1. Demonstrated ability to meet the time specification. Contractor must deliver a completed video production by June 5, 2000. 2. Demonstrated ability to produce graphical and audio soundtracks that meet the standards of the cable television industry. 3. Ability to produce a video that is consistent with the format, graphical layout and color schemes of existing Earth Caf videos. 4. Price 5. Ability to conduct interviews with scientific, technical and/or policy people and edit conversations and video into the production. 6. Familiarity with environmental and agricultural subject matter. This Request for Quotations is issued by US EPA Region 8 Simplified Acquisitions Office and is restricted to Small Business Concerns ONLY. Quotations must be received by 5 p.m. MST March 28, 2000. They can be faxed to either (303)312-6339 or (303)312-6363 to Maureen Martin. Or they may be mailed to: US EPA Region 8 (8TMS-G) Maureen Martin, 999 18th St., Ste. 300, Denver, CO 80202-2466. Posted 03/22/00 (W-SN437280). (0082)

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