s090028A_short_solicitation_pkg.pdf

SOLICITATION FORMS

(FOR OFFEROR’S USE IN SUBMITTING OFFER)

NOTE: Attached forms must be completed and submitted intact.

Issuing Office:

U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service

Western Montana Acquisition Zone Building 24, Fort Missoula

Missoula, MT 59804

Solicitation No.

RFP AG-03R6-S-09-0028A

Offers Are Solicited For:

Restoration of Disturbed Sites Bitterroot, Flathead, and Lolo

National Forests

**NOTICE TO OFFEROR**

Return your offer to:

USDA – Forest Service Western Montana Acquisition Zone ATTN: Solicitation No. AG-03R6-S-09-0028A Building 24 – Fort Missoula

IMPORTANT - NOTICE TO OFFEROR

1. Information, Instructions and documents for submission of offers are contained in this packet. It contains only Part I, Section A, and Part IV, Section K. TO ASSURE THAT YOUR OFFER IS RESPONSIVE, ALL DOCUMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS PACKET SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED INTACT AS YOUR OFFER. The Offeror’s Copy contains the complete solicitation and should be retained by the Offeror for reference.

2. Before mailing your offer, please recheck the following:

(a) Does your offer set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation including attachments and any amendments which may have been issued?

(b) Have you rechecked your figures, including calculations on your worksheets?

(c) If bid guarantee is required, is it enclosed in proper form and the amount including Power of Attorney?

(d) Have you completed and signed all required documents?

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SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1.THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER RATING PAGE OF

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) 1 31 PAGES

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

SEALED BID (IFB) NUMBER

AG-03R6-S-09-0028A NEGOTIATED (RFP) 7/15/09

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

USDA – Forest Service Western Montana Acquisition Zone Building 24, Fort Missoula

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and 0 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804 until 4:00 pm local time 8/13/09 (Hour) (Date) CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

A. NAME

B. TELEPHONE NO. (NO COLLECT

CALLS)Area Code/Number/Extension

C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

CALL: Sue Beron (406) 329-3769 sberon@fs.fed.us

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 X I CONTRACT CLAUSES 8

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES 2 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT 6 X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1

D PACKAGING AND MARKING PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 1 K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 1

X OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 1 X L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 3

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 2 X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 1

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT 10 CALENDAR DAYS 20 CALENDAR DAYS 30 CALENDAR DAYS CALENDAR DAYS (See Section I, Clause No. 52-232-8) % % % %

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amend-ments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN 15A. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

DUNS NO.: _______________

OFFER (Type or Print)

15C. Check if remittance address is different from above – enter

15B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code and extension) such address in Schedule.

17. SIGNATURE

18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

Submit invoice to COR for the work performed. Invoice will be reviewed and approved or rejected by the COR within 7 days of receipt of the invoice. Rejected invoices must be corrected and resubmitted. COR will forward the approved invoice to the CO who will submit to: USDA, OCFO, COD, APB, PO Box 60075, New Orleans, LA 70160

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

(Signature of Contracting Officer) IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 33 (REV.9-97)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

AG-03R6-S-09-0028A

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Bitterroot, Lolo, and Flathead National Forests Ravalli, Missoula, Sanders, Mineral, Lake and Flathead Counties, Montana

The following are projects planned for this Fiscal Year. Offerors shall provide pricing, technical approach, schedule, staffing, and equipment to be used for Projects 1.2; .1.5; and 1.7. The information provided for these projects will be used in evaluation of the Offeror’s Business Proposal.

The Government intends to award as many projects as funds will allow. Projects selected for award will be based on priority of work determined by the Government, number of contracts awarded, price, and price reasonableness.

ITEM PROJECT LOCATION DESCRIPTION OF WORK

UNIT OF

MEASURE PRICE

1.1 Upper Nine Mile Creek

9 Mile RD

Install boulder barricade on approximately 425 LF of trail Scarifying 8500 SF at least 2” deep, mulch, and seed Sloughing in of mud bog ruts - 200 LF Install 4 treated 4x4 sign posts

LS $________

1.2 Albert Creek 9 Mile RD The Offeror shall propose an appropriate prescription. LS $________

1.3 Houle Creek 9 Mile RD

Scarify trails 2” deep, mulch, and seed approximately 5000 SF Install 25 treated 4x4 posts

LS $________

1.4 Hemlock Mountain

Superior

RD

Install 8 boulder barricades Treat .63 miles for Noxious weeds Transplant 25, 3-7 foot trees Scarify and seed approximately .63 mile of road Install 4 treated 4x4 posts Install road closure gate Remove 1 old road closure

LS $________

1.5 Copper Ridge

Superior

RD

The Offeror shall propose an appropriate prescription. LS $________

1.6 Deer Creek

Superior

RD

Install boulders at each access point; approximately 20 Treat 8800 SF for Noxious weeds Transplant 10, 3-7 foot trees Scarify and seed 8800 SF Install 3 treated 4x4 posts

LS $________

1.7 Packer Creek

Superior

RD

The Offeror shall propose an appropriate prescription. LS $________

1.8 Meadow Mountain

Superior Rd

Install 7 boulder barricades Treat 3500 SF for Noxious weeds Transplant 8 trees Scarify and seed 3500 SF Install 2 treated 4x4 posts Install 10 drainage dips

LS $________

1.9 Miller Creek

Missoula

RD

Scarify, seed, mulch, and slash 9000 SF of road Scarify, seed and slash 5000 SF of trail Restore 400 LF stream channel Rehab 3 unauthorized stream channel trail crossings Install 29 boulder barricades Move 1 vehicle parking area Install 4 treated 4X4 posts

LS $________

1.10 Swartz Creek

Missoula

RD

Install 15 boulder barricades Scarify, seed, and mulch .5 acres

LS $________

B- 1 Schedule of Items

The above prices are for these projects only. Prices for future projects will be negotiated for each order.

See Section G for how selection will be made and orders placed.

Offeror shall submit pricing for at least 5 items, including Items 1.2; 1.5; and 1.7. Failure to submit a proposal and pricing for Items 1.2, 1.5, and 1.7 may render the offer non-responsive. If determined to be non-responsive, no evaluation of proposal will be done.

See Sections L and M for preparation of technical and business proposal, and for evaluation criteria.

B- 2 Basis of Award

The Government intends to award a minimum of one contract, however multiple awards may be considered.

B- 3 AGAR 452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts (FEB 1988)

During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, Ordering, the Government shall place a minimum of one order per award but not in excess of $5 Million for all awards over life of the contract(s).

B- 4 Authorized Users

Any warranted procurement official supporting the Western Montana Acquisition Zone may place orders against the awarded contracts.

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K- 1 FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (FEB 2009)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry.

(2) The small business size standard is $7.5 million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) (1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (c) of this provision applies.

(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph

(d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) Paragraph (d) applies.

(ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in ORCA are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless--

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $100,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set-aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vi) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bid except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(vii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(viii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(ix) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(x) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xi) 52.222-215, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xiii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xiv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xv) 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xvi) 52.225-4, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternate I, and Alternate II). This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $67,826, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(xvii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xviii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan— Certification.

(xix) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to—

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer.

(i) 52.219-19, Small Business Concern Representation for the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.

(ii) 52.219-21, Small Business Size Representation for Targeted Industry Categories Under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.

(iii) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(iv) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(v) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Certification.

(vi) 52.222-22, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services—Certification.

(vii) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(viii) 52.223-13, Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting.

(ix) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(x) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov. After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.

**NOTICE TO OFFEROR**