CASPO Q&A.pdf
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- 1291S8-20-R-0008
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This document contains questions and answers regarding solicitation number 1291S8-20-R-0008 for California Spotted Owl surveys on the San Bernardino National Forest. The Forest Service requires determining the presence and reproductive status of California Spotted Owls in pre-identified areas of suitable habitat. Offerors must demonstrate at least five years of experience conducting California Spotted Owl surveys following the Forest Service Region 5 protocol, and a minimum of three years experience working in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains, as shown through individual personnel experience. Maps of previous survey locations and the last known active year for each territory are provided. The contractor may propose a unit cost for follow up surveys and work on weekends or holidays.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1291S820R0008_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Att 2 - Exhibit 7.2 Territory Survey List Updated 2_13_2020.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Att 9 - Exhibit 7.9 CASPO Survey Tracking.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Att 12 - PPQ.pdf | ||
| Att 4 - Exhibit 7.4 CNDDB Form.pdf | ||
| Att 10 - WD 2015-5629 Rev 12.pdf | ||
| Att 6 - Exhibit 7.6 CASPO Daily Log.docx | DOCX document | |
| Att 1 -Exhibit 7.1 2020 Survey Maps Revised 01242020.pdf | ||
| Att 2 - Exhibit 7.2 Territory Survey List Revised 01242020.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 1291S8-20-R-0008 CASPO Surveys.pdf | ||
| Att 5 - Exhibit 7.5 Region5 CASPO Protocol.pdf | ||
| Att 3 - Exhibit 7.3 Special Status Wildlife Lists.pdf | ||
| Att 11 - WD 2015-5613 Rev 14.pdf | ||
| Att 7 - Exhibit 7.7 CASPO Repro Survey Data Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Att 8 - Exhibit 7.8 NRM Wildlife Data Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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1291S8-20-R-0008 CASPO Surveys
RFI’S/Q&A’s
1. Is it required that the bidder be a GSA Schedule holder to bid?
A: No, this requirement is not restricted to GSA contract holders. It is open to any small business that can fulfill the requirement.
2. Are both PPQ’s and CPARS/PPIRS required?
A: No, if no CPARS/PPIRS are submitted a PPQ should be submitted. Either method for
Past Performance may be used.
3. Volume 1 – Technical Proposal. “Evidence of at minimum five (5) years of conducting
California Spotted Owl surveys following Forest Service Region 5’s protocol”
a. We assume this to mean five years following the protocol (in California) not necessarily on the SBNF, right?
A: Protocol to follow is attachment #5. This is what applies to contract. Forest Service
Region 5 includes all of California not just SBNF.
b. Does this mean company experience or individual experience?
A: Individual experience as they will be conducting the surveys.
c. Will NSO and/or MSO experience count if the crew lead has the requisite experience?
A: No, the protocols for NSO and MSO are not the same.
4. Volume 1 – Technical Proposal. “Evidence of a minimum one (3) years of experience working in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains”
a. Is it 1 or 3 years? 3 years. Please note Section M.2 is correct three (3) years..
b. Does this mean any wildlife work or just CSO? Wildlife work that took place in these mountains but CSO would be preferred as it would be more similar to this requirement.
c. Does this mean company experience or individual experience? Individual/Personnel that have done work in the mountains.
5. Are the points established? If so, can you provide the location points e.g. GPS Data or a map of the previous call points? A: Only Maps that we can provide are already provided.
Attachment 1.
6. Can you provide the year when the territories were last active? A: Please see updated
Attachment 2. Last column includes last known year activity took place.
7. Would you accept a Unit Cost for follow up surveys since this is an unknown? A: Yes, as long as a total is included for 94 territories (base year work requirement) for each option year and a total for all years.
8. Would contractor be allowed to work on Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holidays? A: Yes, COR would allow this work schedule.
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