Recovery--F--royal gorge biomass project, buffalo gulch stewardship

RECOVERY: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE FOR THE RECOVERY-ROYAL GORGE BIOMASS PROJECT, BUFFALO GULCH STEWARDSHIP PROJECT SERVICE CONTRACT WITH PRODUCT REMOVAL

Responses are due no later than 5 pm Mtn Time, May 17, 2010.

The Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office, is soliciting for offers for the Recovery- Royal Gorge Biomass Project, Buffalo Gulch Stewardship Project Service Contract with Product Removal.

The receipt of the award is contingent on the recipient's meeting the requirements in Section 1512 of the Recovery Act.

Description of Work: The purpose of this contract is to provide services for forest health improvement, fuels reduction, Mountain Pine Beetle salvage, mistletoe sanitation, wildlife habitat improvement, and encourage biomass utilization. This will be accomplished by removing vegetative materials to protect and benefit the area's natural resources. The BLM has been directed to manage fire and resources together to protect people, natural resources and property, and to restore forest wildlife and rangeland health.

Location: The project area is located in Park County, Colorado (T.13 S., R.74 W., 6th PM, Sections 18 & 19). This is approximately 8 miles southeast of the town of Hartsel, Colorado and on the west side of Highway 9

The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 115310, with a standard size of $7 million.

The release date for the request for quote is April 28, 2010.

Responses are due no later than 5 pm Mtn Time, May 17, 2010 to the BLM, Attn: Felicia Trujillo. Responses can be sent by mail to 2850 Youngfield St, Lakewood, CO, 80215, fax 303-239-3699, or electronically via FedConnect at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/.

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