National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Contracting Office, Building 201, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123

F -- REDWOOD CREEK RESTORATION, REDWOOD CREEK WATERSHED, MARIN COUNTY, GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA SOL 1443RQ8140-98-009 DUE 051598 POC Point of Contact: Gordon H. Keller, Contract Specialist, 415/561-4504; gordon_keller@nps.gov WEB: Click here to go to web page of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco CA, http://www.nps.gov/goga. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via e-mail., gordon_keller@nps.gov. The National Park Service (NPS), Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) has identified a requirement for the restoration of the Redwood Creek Watershed in Marin County, California. The project is divided into two phases: Phase I (Base Year) shall be completed by 4/30/99; and, Phase II (Option Year, which is subject to the availability of funds) shall be completed by 4/30/00. The Contractor shall be responsible for the production of 8,785 native plants in Phase I and 10,380 native plants in Phase II, of species and sizes specified by park Natural Resources Staff. Contractor must be familiar with all phases of native plant nursery operations. Minimum qualifications for the selection of the contractor include: 1) demonstrated experience in at least three projects involving the propagation and growing of species of the Coastal Riparian Vegetation Type, and the Coastal Redwood Vegetation Type in a formal nursery situation; 2) demonstrated experience with at least three projects in the removal of exotics such as Cape ivy, Pampas grass, Eucalyptus, Sweet fennel, Poison hemlock, Harding grass, Tall Fescue, Forget-me-nots and French broom, without herbicides; 3) demonstrated experience with the coordination and supervision of volunteer groups and Conservation Corps crews; 4) demonstrated experience in nature education using the redwood forest, riparian habitat and nursery as classroom, for age groups from 3 years old to high school age; 5) demonstrated taxonomic knowledge of the native species of these communities and the invasive non-native species commonly found in them; 6) have a valid driver's license. This acquisition is 100% Set-aside for Small Business Concerns. Woman Owned Businesses and Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit offers. The applicable SIC code is 0781. Solicitation documents available o/a 4/24/98. Requests for solicitations MUST be submitted in writing to the address contained herein, and must reference solicitation number 1443-RQ-8140-98-009. Facsimile requests will be accepted to 415-561-4515, and e-mail requests to gordon_keller@nps.gov. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered. This announcement is not an RFQ.***** (0098)

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