USDA Forest Service, Sierra National Forest, 1600 Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA 93611-0532

99 -- INFLATABLE TENT (FISH/SALMON SHAPED) SOL RFQ-R5-15-99-31 DUE 070599 POC Ilene Mora,Purchasing Agent (559) 297-0706 Ext. 4832 The Sierra National Forest is seeking to procure an Inflatable Fish Shaped Tent for storytelling. The Salmon shaped tent must be 40 feet long, 10 feet wide and 7 feet high with two zippers one for the entrance and one for the exit, each one large enough to allow wheelchair access. The tent must have an kaleidescope of colors to create a cathedral-like illumination which can be seen from the inside. The fabric must be water repellent and have a translucent, light reflective quality. Must be able to accommodate 30 to 50 children. We are also looking for costumes that are light weight, tear resistant,with flowing fabric, brightly colored to complement the swooping, soaring, dancing and growling movements of children as they parade in the costumes. Costumes must come in a variety of sizes to fit children from about 2 feet tall on up through 5 foot 10 inches tall. These costumes have to be unique with appliqued features and/or hand-painted designs. They need to resemble salmonoids, frogs, bears, bats, butterflies, mosquitoes, mushroom hooplas and birds (eagles, owls, herons, ravens). Posted 06/17/99 (W-SN344433). (0168)

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