Combined Regional National Visitor Use Monitoring Survey IDIQ
Added: May 16, 2017 9:20 am C.1 IntroductionThe US Forest Service has a requirement to conduct visitor use monitoring surveys, data analysis, and compile reports for the National Forest and National Grassland managed by the USDA Forest Service within Region 2 - Rocky Mountain Region and Region 3 - Southwestern Region. The Forest Service intends to issue a multiple award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract with task orders to meet the needs of this requirement.The contractor shall furnish all personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, vehicles, supplies, and services (except as may be expressly set forth in this contract as furnished by the government), and otherwise do all things necessary for, or incident to, the satisfactory performance of this contract. Under this contract, the contractor shall provide the items of work required to fulfill the requirements of the Statement of Work.C.2 Statement of WorkThe contractor shall conduct specified survey sessions of visitor use at selected sites (Primary Survey Calendar) on EACH National Forest and Grassland unit in accordance with the National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM) survey program protocol during Fiscal Years 2018 - 2022.The study will assess visitor use patterns and trends, visitor perceptions of social and resource conditions, and visitor satisfaction on national forest system lands to better understand the amount of recreation use and user satisfaction on the National Forest. The information will help the Forest Service manager make more informed decisions about issues related to allowable recreational uses, numbers and types of permittees that may be considered in the future, and level of service to be provided at existing and future locations. Particular emphasis will be placed on issues and techniques appropriate to forest-based recreation use and management.The survey sessions shall be taken beginning October 1, tough September 30, of the calendar year. Actual duration of the survey session (when applicable) takes 6 hours at the site. In addition, road and or trail traffic counters (as required) shall be placed to count traffic for a 24 hour period of time, which includes the survey time. Generally, the AM surveys take place between 8am and 2pm. PM surveys take place between 2pm and 8pm. Survey times may be adjusted by the COR as needed to avoid conducting surveys before or after dark (e.g. 11 am tough 5 pm December tough March 30).It is important that each survey be completed on the prescribed date and time as indicated by the Forest. No tolerance is allowed for convenience to persons performing the survey. The only reason for a survey to be delayed would be that the site is physically closed or access to the site is blocked. The contractor shall adhere to survey schedule unless permission is given by Forest Contracting Officer Representative or Contracting Officer.The Contractor shall fully understand the National Visitor use Monitoring (NVUM) survey program as described at the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/nvum/reference/index.shtmlThe contractor's deliverables will enable USFS resource managers to make management decisions based on the best available science related to social use. The study must be conducted using forms and procedures established for the USFS National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM) program.Specifically:1. Conduct recreation visitor use surveys at selected high-use recreation sites on the MBRTB following the procedures set forth in the national Forest Service Visitor Use Monitoring Training Manual, dated July 2013, available at http://www.fs.usda.gov/ riogrande .a. Surveys shall consist of exit interviews (only those leaving the site for the last time) during assigned six (6) hour periods plus traffic counts as directed by the above training manual. Surveys dates and locations shall be followed for successful completion of this contract. b. Perform recreation use surveys on dates and at times scheduled on the Government provided calendar. In cases of facilities being physically closed on planned survey days, back-up days may be assigned at the discretion of the Government. Back-up days will not be used in cases of convenience or bad weather. It should be noted that on 71 days two surveys are scheduled on the same dayc. Survey Data - Record survey data on Government provided survey forms as directed by the training manual. Sample survey forms will be available for review at the pre-bid training meeting listed in at the end of the calendar. Completed survey forms shall be submitted to the Government Representative in bi-weekly groupings by the 5th and 20th of each month.d. Traffic Counts - At most survey sites, the Contractor shall perform hand tallies of passing vehicles or trail users during the 6-hour surveys. An additional 24 hour traffic count, performed by the Contractor with Government-provided equipment, shall be initiated at the survey site (depending on site type - see training manual for directions) starting at the time of each survey.The primary areas of survey work will be at the following locations:Region 2 - Rocky Mountain Region State Location Region 3 - Southwestern Region State Location Bighorn NF WY Apache-Sitgreaves NF AZ, NM Medicine Bow Routt NF CO, WY Carson NF NM Nebraska NF & NG NE Tonto NF AZ Black Hills NF SD Santa Fe NF NM Arapahoe Roosevelt NF CO Lincoln NF NM Pawnee NG CO Kaibab NF AZGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre,Gunnison NF CO Coconino NF AZ Rio Grande NF CO Gila NF NM Shoshone NF WY Cibola NF NM Pike San Isabel NF CO Coronado NF AZ Cimarron/Comanche NG CO Prescott NF AZ San Juan NF CO White River NF COThe duration of the IDIQ would be for a base and four (4) option years. It is anticipated that a minimum of one task order for at least one forest would be issued each year with a value between $20,000 and $300,000.The proposed project will be a multi-award IDIQ firm-fixed price contract.The estimated magnitude of this contract is between $1,000,000.00 and $2,500,000.00.North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this acquisition is 541910, Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling.Small Business Size Standard for this acquisition is $15.0 million.Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under the sources sought synopsis.It is anticipated that award may be based on "Best Value" to the Government. The estimated solicitation issuance date is on or about June 2017, and the estimated proposal due date to be determined. The official Synopsis citing the solicitation number, and inviting Offerors to register electronically to receive a copy of the solicitation when it is issued is anticipated to be available in June 2017.If you have an interest in participating in this type of contract, please provide the following information:1. NAICS Code(s):2. Area that you would be able to service:3. Company information: (i.e.: small business, 8a, veteran, service disabled veteran, small disadvantaged business, HUBZone, or woman owned.) Please include contact information and email address.Please reply to Star M Yeo, starmyeo@fs.fed.us, phone number 303-275-5311 no later than May 26, 2017, noon. Mountain Time.In the event a solicitation is prepared and posted, all Offerors shall be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM) in accordance to FAR 52.204-7 and FAR 52.204-8 to be considered responsive to this solicitation.Interested parties should register on-line and subscribe to receiving procurement announcements related to this sources sought notice at www.fbo.gov. Any questions related to this notice shall be submitted in writing to the point of contact listed above. AG-82X9-S-17-0020 Department of Agriculture Forest Service R2-Rocky Mountain Region
5/16/17, 9:20 AM Multi Regional National Survey Monitoring Use IDIQ
Added: Nov 01, 2017 1:20 pm National Visitor Use Monitoring Survey IDIQ for the Rocky Mountain Region and Southwest Region.Responsive offers were received from four (4) offerors.Two (2) Awards will be made to this IDIQ determined by the offers whom conformed to the solicitation and were found to be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Due to the nature of the work and distance of forest and grasslands, it was determined to award multiple contractors based upon volume of work.The Numbers Count, located in Toponas, CO - Pricing for 375 surveys was $132,000MMI-2 International Research located in Portland, OR - Pricing for 375 surveys was $156,813.75 AG-82X9-S-17-0020 Department of Agriculture Forest Service R2-Rocky Mountain Region
11/1/17, 1:20 PM Multi Regional National Survey Monitoring Use IDIQ
Added: Aug 02, 2017 4:43 pm The US Forest Service requires the technical support of a Contractor to conduct National Visitor Use Monitor Surveys within the Rocky Mountain and Southwestern Regions. Based on the diversity of locations, the unknown quantity of work, and the uncertainty of funding from year to year it is determined to issue an IDIQ contract with multiple awards. Contract award is anticipated to be multiple award IDIQ contracts with an estimated aggregate total, not to exceed $2,500,000.00.A firm-fixed-price requirements-type contract with a base period of one year and four option years will result from this solicitation. Quantities shown in the Schedule of Items are estimated and are not guaranteed. No minimum amount of work or type of work is guaranteed.Estimated Price Ranger Per Task Order: Between $100,000 and $250,000Contractor requirements will consist of estimated 5,373 surveys of public use, and reports on that use. Task Orders will be issued under each individual forest with statement of work and schedule for surveys. The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment unless provided per forest task order, manpower, transportation and operating supplies and other incidentals to accomplish this work. The study must be conducted using forms and procedures established for the USFS National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM) program. Contract efforts focused primarily on personal interviews and traffic counts. The surveys will assess visitor use patterns and trends, visitor perceptions of social and resource conditions, and visitor satisfaction on national forest system lands. The Offeror should have personnel with broad experience with outdoor recreation concepts/issues, social survey methodology, basic visitor management strategies such as the Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) and Benefits-Based Management (BBM). The Contractor shall fully understand the National Visitor use Monitoring (NVUM) survey program as described at the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/nvum/reference/index.shtmlThis project area will includes the following areas:Region 2: Bighorn NF, Medicine Bow Routt NF, Nebraska NF & NG, Black Hills NF, Arapahoe Roosevelt NF, Pawnee NG, Grand Mesa Uncompahgre Gunnison NF, Rio Grande NF, Shoshone NF, Pike San Isabel NF, Cimarron/Comanche NG, San Juan NF, and White River NFRegion 3: Apache-Sitgreaves NF, Carson NF, Tonto NF, Sante Fe NF, Lincoln NF, Kaibab NF, Coconino NF, Gila NF, Cibola NF, Coronado NF, Prescott NFSet- Aside: This solicitation is Set Aside for 100% Small Business. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541910 with a small business size standard of $15.0 millions of dollars. Offerors must be registered in the System For Award Management Database located at http://www.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.204-7, and must complete electronic representations and certifications. Offers must include response to all evaluation criteria to be considered. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Bids are due on September 1. 2017 at 12:00 p.m. (Mountain)The Synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-94 and 2005-95. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial items, and 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items, applies to the acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and furnish Offeror's Federal Tax Identification Number, Central Contractor Registration Number, DUNS Number. FAR Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required Implementing Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items apply to this acquisition.This is a combined solicitation/synopsis and is only available only tough the Federal Business Opportunities website www.fbo.gov. Please locate and refer to Request for Quotation attached. AG-82X9-S-17-0020 Department of Agriculture Forest Service R2-Rocky Mountain Region
8/2/17, 4:43 PM Multi Regional National Survey Monitoring Use IDIQ
Added: Nov 01, 2017 1:16 pm National Visitor Use Monitoring Survey IDIQ for the Rocky Mountain Region and Southwest Region.Responsive offers were received from four (4) offerors.Two (2) Awards will be made to this IDIQ determined by the offers whom conformed to the solicitation and were found to be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Due to the nature of the work and distance of forest and grasslands, it was determined to award multiple contractors based upon volume of work.The Numbers Count, located in Toponas, CO - Pricing for 375 surveys was $132,000MMI-2 International Research located in Portland, OR - Pricing for 375 surveys was $156,813.75 AG-82X9-S-17-0020 Department of Agriculture Forest Service R2-Rocky Mountain Region
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