USDA Forest Service, P.O. Box 25127, Lakewood, CO 80225

U -- PINE RIDGE CULINARY ARTS SOL IFB RMAST-97-39 DUE 040197 POC Contact J.B. Hite, 303/275-5274, Contracting Officer Christine O'Guin The primary purpose of this project is to provide meals, training, and placement of students involved in the food service training program at the Pine Ridge Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. The Government estimates a total 351 feeding days for an average of 170 to 200 students per day and an average of 5 to 10 staff members per day. Most students will be on 14 days home leave over the Christmas holidays. The Contractor will be notified of the date and time when students leave, the date and time of their return to the Center and how many students are left on Center over the holidays. The contractor must provide individualized competency based vocational training for 10-15 socioeconomically disadvantaged youths, between the ages of 16-27, per day. Such training must be designed to develop the specific skills, knowledge and attitude necessary for job placement in the Food Service field. The services are to be provided at the Pine Ridge Civilian Conservation Center, approximately 11 miles south of Chadron, Nebraska. The contract period is for one year, with four possible one year options. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0036)

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