News In Brief: Workshop offered on bidding federal contracts

MONTROSE — The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests will hold a free workshop for potential bidders on "How to Bid on Federal Contracts." The workshop will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon on July 9. The workshop will be held at the Montrose Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, 161 S. Townsend Ave. Montrose, and it will focus on how to apply for federal contracts.

"The purpose of this workshop is to help contractors access government information regarding work opportunities, as well as stimulus projects, that they might be able to compete for,” said Michele Schaal, GMUG administrative officer. “It’s all about helping businesses gain a better understanding on how to bid on federal contracts and helping to sustain our economy.”

The workshop is sponsored by the USDA Forest Service, the USDI Bureau of Land Management, and local senate and congressional Offices.

Those who plan to attend are requested to R.S.V.P. to Schaal at  874-6601 or e-mail: mschaal@fs.fed.us.