USDA-Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest, 200 Sycamore Street, Elkins, West Virginia 26241-3962

F -- SENSITIVE PLANT SURVEY SOL R9-21-00-15 DUE 053100 POC Mary E. Saint Louis, Contracting Officer; 304/636-1800, extension 265; FAX 304/636-1875 The Monongahela National Forest anticipates awarding up to three contracts for Sensitive Plant Surveys in Pocahontas, Randolph, and Tucker Counties, West Virginia. The work includes survey of a total of 10,867.9 acres in designated areas for the presence of plants that are on the Monongahela National Forest Threatened, Endangered and Sensitive Species (TES) list and preparation of a final report including maps and location forms for the found species. The field work will be completed between June 1 and August 30, 2000 with the final report due no later than September 30, 2000. Work will begin upon award of the contract. Quoters will be required to submit a brief technical proposal identifying knowledge/experience, past performance, and references for evaluation in conjunction with submitted prices. The award decisions will be made on the basis of the Best Value to the government. This project is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Interested parties should mail, fax, or e-mail a request for the solicitation to the above location. Posted 04/26/00 (W-SN448911). (0117)

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