Idaho Panhandle NF, Western White Pine Controlled Pollination and Cone Protection and Collection

A Requirements type contract is solicited for Western White Pine Controlled Pollination and cone protection and collection. Services include installing bags over conelets, installing flower bags, monitoring flowers for development, monitoring and collecting pollen, pollinating flowers, and removing (debagging) the flower bags after pollination. Location is the North Zone of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, and Priest Lake Ranger Districts. The contract will be for a Base Year with 2 Option Years. Estimated start date April, 2013. Solicitation issued 12/18/2012 Quotes due 1/18/2013