The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, is seeking sources that have expertise in the collection, propagation and planting of Cottonwood (Populus fremontii) and Willow (Salix gooddingii) trees. Stock for these species must originate from the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge on the lower Colorado River as defined by Reclamation. The planting site is located at the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, near Blythe, California. There will be a minimum of 4,500 cottonwood/willow live plantings per acre for a total of approximately 20 acres. The NAICS code for this requirement is 111421 (Nursery & Tree Production), and the small business size standard is $750,000.00 (average gross receipts cannot exceed this amount over a three-year period). Interested parties should submit their qualifications to Leslie Leavitt by 4:00 PM, PST, December 10, 2004. They may be sent via fax to (702) 293-8050 or mailed to: Bureau of Reclamation, PO Box 61470, Attn: Leslie Leavitt, Boulder City, NV 89006-1470. Please include with your qualifications your technical capabilities and experience in this type of requirement, to include the magnitude and dollar amount of the work performed. Also include information regarding your small business status, e.g. 8(a) program, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, service disabled, veteran, hubzone, etc.

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