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<p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Florida Wildflower Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Request for Proposal: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Survey of Sustainable Seed Harvesting,
Conditioning, and Storage Methods<br>
for Florida Native Wildflowers <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:
none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Deadline: 5
p.m. Jan. 15, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Submit to: Lisa
Roberts, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Florida
Wildflower Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> PO
Box 941066<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Maitland,
FL 32794-1066<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 407-353-6164<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><a
href="mailto:executivedirector@floridawildflowerfoundation.org"><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>executivedirector@floridawildflowerfoundation.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Proposals
must be received by 5 p.m. Jan. 15, 2010. Investigators are responsible
for ensuring that submissions are received by the deadline. Electronic
submissions are preferred.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
Florida Wildflower Foundation wants to help facilitate the availability of
seeds derived from Florida sources (often referred to as Florida ecotype) for
use in direct seeding projects and seed packets, as well as for production of
containerized plants. As part of this effort, the Foundation seeks to
provide seed producers with information about economically and ecologically
sustainable methods for the commercial harvesting, conditioning, and storage of
showy wildflowers native to Florida. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To help
achieve that goal, the Foundation is seeking proposals for a comprehensive
review of the literature (scientific and nonscientific) and anecdotal evidence
pertinent to the issues mentioned above for one or more of the following
species (prioritized):<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.7in;text-indent:-.2in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Gaillardia pulchella</span></i><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> (required)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.7in;text-indent:-.2in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Phlox drummondii<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.7in;text-indent:-.2in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><i><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Vernonia gigantea</span></i><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Potential
sources of information include: USDA Plant Material Centers; USDA National Seed
Lab; USDA National Plant Germplasm System; USDA publications; Plant
Conservation Alliance; Native Plants Plant Propagation Database; Proceedings
(for example, Florida State Horticultural Society, International Plant
Propagators Society, Southern Nursery Association; other national and regional
meetings); University/Departmental Research Reports and Newsletters; Perennial
Plant Association; Botanic Gardens (for example, Bok Tower, Fairchild, Marie
Selby BG; Chicago BG; Missouri BG); Iowa Ecotype Project; Native Seed
Production manuals<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Information
shall be compiled in a searchable MS Access 2007 database, or a database that
is fully compatible* with MS Access 2007. (*Fully compatible – Must provide
evidence of compatibility beyond software manufacturer's documentation.)
Anecdotal information must include name, business (if applicable), city, state,
address, phone and email. Compiled information shall also be provided as
bibliography in PDF format. Web links to literature are highly desired.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>**Proposals
may also include an evaluation of seed conditioning methods based on
information compiled during the literature review.**<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Each proposal
(double spaced; 1-inch margin) submitted for consideration must include: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:
l1 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Qualifications
of investigators (1 page maximum per investigator), including knowledge about
native wildflowers and grasses, and seed production of pre-variety germplasm of
native wildflower and grasses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:
l1 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Involvement
of undergraduate or graduate students is welcomed and is consistent with
Foundation goals. However, student name(s) and qualifications must be noted in
the same manner as other investigators.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Access
to facilities/resources that enable completion of this project within 12 months
(or 24 months if seed conditioning methods are evaluated) (1 page or less).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Methods
– use of phone or face-to-face communications as a provision in case of
failure to contact sources via electronic correspondence (email, social
networks, etc.).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Budget.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Also, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Progress
reports (2 pages or less; double-spaced; 1-inch margins) at 6 months (and
12 and 18 months if seed conditioning methods are evaluated).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Draft
final report due 30 calendar days prior to the end of the contract;
double-spaced and 1-inch margins.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
length of the contract shall not exceed 12 months (or 24 months if seed
conditioning methods are evaluated) with the following exception: a one-time
only contract extension of 3 months only shall be granted with written
justification (submitted to the Research Committee Chair) and if approved by
the Research Committee. The request must be submitted to the Research Committee
Chair at least 6 weeks prior to the contract deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
starting date for the contract shall be 20 business days after receipt by the
PI of FWF funds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Contract
funds shall be paid in installments as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:
l1 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>No
evaluation of seed conditioning methods – 60% at start of contract; 40%
after the final report is approved by Research Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:
l1 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Seed
conditioning methods evaluated – 50% at start of contract; 30% after the
12-month progress report is received and approved by the Research Committee;
20% after the final report is approved by Research Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
FWF does not pay overhead costs. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Other
factors that will be considered when proposals are evaluated:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- Other
sources of funding dedicated to this project, both cash and in-kind support. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-
Inclusion of full text versions of the literature on CD-R or DVD-R (not DVD+R).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Lisa Roberts<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Executive Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Florida Wildflower Foundation<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a
href="http://floridawildflowerfoundation.org/buy_it_here.html"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=139
height=71 id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CA74F9.A313C120"
alt=tag></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a
href="http://www.facebook.com/facebook?ref=pf#/pages/Florida-Wildflower-Foundation/73530443521?ref=ts"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=30 height=30
id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image002.jpg@01CA74F9.A313C120"
alt="cid:image003.jpg@01CA62EB.F9983960"></span></a> <a
href="http://www.floridawildflowerfoundation.blogspot.com/"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=35 height=35
id="Picture_x0020_7" src="cid:image003.jpg@01CA74F9.A313C120"
alt="cid:image004.jpg@01CA62EB.F9983960"></span></a><a
href="http://twitter.com/flawildflowers"><span style='color:windowtext;
text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=32 height=32 id="Picture_x0020_1"
src="cid:image004.jpg@01CA74F9.A313C120"
alt="cid:image005.jpg@01CA62EB.F9983960"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='color:gray'>Florida Wildflower Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='color:gray'>PO Box 941066<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='color:gray'>Maitland, FL 32794-1066<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='color:gray'>407-353-6164<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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