Amendment_One_-_Solicitation_122B4618Q0016.pdf

AMENDMENT 1

SOLICITATION - 122B4618Q0016

The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

1. Extension of RFQ FROM: 03/26/18 TO: 04/09/2018

2. Question and Answer Document

QUESTION:

The following counties are highlighted in Attachment 5 – Area Map as needing Determinations;

however, they are not listed on page 2 of the quote document. Are these counties to be included in our quote?

a. Camden

b. Currituck

c. Edgecombe

d. Halifax

e. Pamlico

f. Perquimans

RESPONSE:

Yes, they are included in the quote and will need to be part of your quote. The quantity of counties as a result will be increased on Attachment 2 – Quote Submittal Worksheet (See Attached).

QUESTION:

Are field delineations expected in agricultural fields of the prior converted wetlands?

RESPONSE:

No, prior converted fields do not need an additional delineation.

QUESTION:

What percentage of months on an annual basis are batches greater than 200 acres/month (20 avg.

acres/site X 10 determinations/month) expected to be available?

RESPONSE:

Awardee could service batches greater than 200 acres any month of the year. It may be more difficult to access some areas during the growing season.

QUESTION:

Would it be acceptable to batch several months’ worth of delineations into single trips to reduce travel costs?

RESPONSE:

Yes, the NRCS would expect contractor’s to complete the backlog in a specific county in order to be as efficient as possible. However, please note that prices are to be quoted per county as required by Attachment 2 – Quote Submittal Worksheet.

QUESTION:

Specific to the 3,000 acres pending from 2017 (p. 1 SOW) – Are those acres available to delineate upon contract issuance in FY 18, and if so – is funding approved to do so?

RESPONSE:

Yes, however just note that each respective BPA Call placed against the BPA will be fully funded for the line items ordered.

QUESTION:

Will shapefiles of the tract boundaries be provided?

RESPONSE:

Yes, the contractor will have access to shapefiles.

QUESTION:

Will an effort be made to issue delineation batch requests within approximate counties?

RESPONSE:

In order to maintain efficiency, yes.