for Education Programs of the
Prince William Sound
Oil Spill Recovery Institute
Deadline for receipt of applications: March 18, 1999
The OSRI is seeking an individual or organization to produce publications and provide public relations work for 1 to 2 years, consisting of the following:
(1) Production, publication, and mailing of a biannual newsletter. Newsletter format: 11" x 17" tabloid style, 2-color printing, 4 pages. The target dates for publication of the newsletter are June 15, 1999 and Nov. 15, 1999. The proposal should include the cost of producing and mailing 500 copies of each newsletter.
(2) Ongoing public relations work on an as needed basis. This would consist primarily of press releases and brochure preparation, and is estimated to be an additional 160 hours of work over a one year period.
The proposal should consist of a flat rate for production of the newsletter, with an accompanying hourly rate for additional public relations work. The duration of this project is up to two years.
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit an OSRI grant application package. This application may be obtained as a downloadable file from the OSRI web page (http://www.pwssc.gen.ak.us/~osri) or from the OSRI by calling (907) 424-5800.
The original and three copies of the proposal, including the copy bearing the signed cover page, should be mailed to:
Dr. Gary Thomas, Director Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute P.O. Box 705 Cordova, AK 99574
Proposals must be submitted in hard copy form. Proposals will not
be accepted by FAX or electronically. They must arrive at the OSRI
by the due date.
Proposal Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated by the OSRI director, individual peer reviewers, and/or a review panel. The proposals will be evaluated based on the design submitted for the newsletter, the price, the experience of the proposer, and the ability to respond to requests in a timely fashion.
Awards
Proposals, due by March 18, 1999, will be evaluated by the method described above, and the awards will be made by April 19, 1999. Awards made as a result of this competition will be administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the OSRI Grant Policy Manual.
Additional Information
The OSRI provides awards for research in the sciences, engineering and technology as well as educational programs. The awardee is wholly responsible for the conduct of such programs, research and preparation of the results for publication. The OSRI, therefore, does not assume responsibility for the research findings, their interpretation or implementation of programs.
The OSRI welcomes proposals from all qualified scientists, engineers and educators and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete fully in any of the research related programs described here. In accordance with federal statutes, regulations, and OSRI policies, no person on grounds of race, color, age, sex, national origin, or disability shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance from the OSRI.
Further questions may be addressed to the OSRI by e-mail (or by contacting Nancy Bird at (907) 424-5800.