c.EXHIBITs_Native_Seed_030609.doc

EXHIBIT 1 - General Rules for OSU Seed Tests for native plant viability (source: Nita Rauch, Bend Seed Extractory, 2/3/06)

light & 7 day prechill

light & 7 day prechill

21 day prechill

hot water soak required.

7 day prechill

7 day prechill

7 day prechill

light & 7 day prechill

ask for ammonia test to verify grass type (fine, hard, etc.) 7 day prechill usually

7 day prechill

7 day prechill

7 day prechill

7 day prechill

light & 7 day prechill

EXHIBIT 2 – GUIDELINES FOR SEED STANDARDS

These standards, although not required, are intended to serve as a guide for minimum standards for seed quality.

(Source: Oregon Seed Certification Service) Table 1 Pre-variety Germplasm Seed Standards: Generations G1, G2, etc. (Revised December 18, 2008; subject to continuing change)

Sample wt

(gms) Pure

Seed, (min%) Other

Crop, (max%) Inert, (max%) Common

Weed

Seed, (max %) Noxious

Sample wt.(gms) Restricted Weed

Seeds (singly or combined)

Dense spike primrose

Festuca idahoensis

Sweet clover -none

Lotus unifoliolatus, L.

purshiana or purshianus Spanish clover, American birds-foot trefoil, Prairie trefoil

Sweet clover -none

Thermopsis rhombifoia var.

montana

None of the Prohibited Weed Seeds listed in Section V in the OSCS Handbook, nor St Johnswort is allowed.

Restricted weed seed tolerances as indicated for each crop, allows one seed to be found in the Noxious weed seed exam working sample [ref. 1 lb = 453.6 grams], and applies to the following species: Corn bedstraw, Buckhorn plantain, Docks, Sheep sorrel. In no crop, may Corn Bedstraw exceed 45 per pound, as per Restricted Noxious Weed Seed Tolerances [OAR 603-056-0205]. Seed testing of all PVG species, including tree and shrub species, will include both a purity working sample and a noxious working sample.

2 For purposes of seed testing and the use of the ammonia test (see OSCS Certification Handbook, Section IX Definitions, D3 Ammonia Test), Idaho fescue and Roemer’s fescue are included in the Festuca ovina aggregate; accordingly these species will be examined with the ammonia test for incidental seeds of Chewings and Red fescue.

EXHIBIT 3A – Solicitation Cover Letter Example: Evaluation of award based on price alone

Example solicitation cover letter seeking quotes from potential offerers on a Task Order for native seed production, such as the one shown in Exhibit 3b.

Enclosed is a Task Order form that is being used to obtain competitive quotes for Native Grass Seed Production on the Umatilla National Forest. A Task Order will be issued to the successful quoter(s) under the Umatilla National Forest Native Grass and Forb and Straw Production Contract. Evaluation for award of this Task Order will be based on total price by subitem. Multiple awards may be made.

Please review the entire packet, then complete the following blocks on the Task Order:

1.

Complete the last 4 numbers of your Contract Number;

2.

Complete Contractor name and address;

3.

Unit Price;

4.

Amount;

5.

Total Price; and

6.

Contractor (Name, Signature and Date).

Your price quote must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 2, 2009. You may mail the information to the Umatilla National Forest address listed above, FAX your information to 541-278-3845; or phone your information into me at 541-278-3844. If you have any questions please contact Karen Prudhomme at 541-427-5391.

PEGGY PATTEN

Contracting Officer

Enclosure cc: Karen Prudhomme, COR

EXHIBIT 3B – Task Order Example: Evaluation for award based on price alone

Umatilla

Contractor:

Issuing and Billing Office:

Umatilla National Forest

2517 SW Hailey Avenue

Pendleton, OR 97801

Item No.

Subitem No.

Order

Price Amount

(Elymus glaucas)

FS Seed Lot# ELGL-50-MEACHA-07

Meacham WS, 4500-5000’ From 10.3 lbs of GF* seed (germ-85%, purity-95%, weeds-0.1%, inert-4.9%)

(Pseudoroegneria spicata) FS Seed Lot# PSSPS-1405-45-POTAMUS-08 Potamus WS, 4000-4500’ from 9lbs of GF* seed (germ-80%, purity-98%, weeds-0.02%)

(Bromus marginatus)

FS Seed Lot#

BRMA4-14-901-02100-45- WALL-08

Wall WS, 4000-4500’

From 10 lbs of GF* seed (TZ-86%, purity-98%, no weeds)

Required Delivery Date: From date of award through 12/31/11 (two production years). Delivery shall occur within 120 days of harvest for each production year. Items will be evaluated and awarded based on Price for each subitem – Multiple awards may be made for this task order.

GF* - Government-furnished Total Price: $

Contractor: (Name and Signature)

Requested By: (Name and Signature)

COR

Fund Authorization: (Name and Signature) Line Officer

Ordered By: (Name and Signature) Contracting Officer

Original to CO, CC to Contractor, B&F and COR

EXHIBIT 4A – Solicitation Cover Letter: Evaluation of award based on factors other than price alone

Example solicitation cover letter seeking quotes from potential offerers on a Task Order for native seed production, such as the one shown in Exhibit 4b.

Enclosed is a Task Order form that is being used to obtain competitive quotes for the above mentioned project. A Task Order will be issued to the successful quoter(s) under the Umatilla National Forest Native Grass and Forb Seed and Straw Production Contract of which you have been awarded the opportunity to compete for work. Evaluation criteria for award of this Task Order will be as described in the enclosed Evaluation Criteria described on p. 2 of this letter.

Please review the entire packet, then complete the following blocks on the Task Order:

1.

Complete the last 4 numbers of your Contract Number;

2.

Complete Contractor name and address;

3.

Unit Price;

4.

Amount;

5.

Total Price; and

6.

Contractor (Name, Signature and Date).

Your response to the Evaluation Criteria and the completed Task Order form must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on 06/15/2009. You may mail the information to the Umatilla National Forest address listed above or FAX your information to 541-278-3845. Any facsimile responses must be followed up with original response by mail. If you have any technical questions please contact Karen Prudhomme at 541-427-5391. If Karen is unavailable you may contact me at 541-278-3844.

PEGGY PATTEN

Contracting Officer

Enclosures Cc: Karen Prudhomme, COR

EXHIBIT 4A, continued

NATIVE GRASS AND FORB SEED AND STRAW PRODUCTION

Task Order Announcement No. XXXX

EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. QUOTE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Quoters shall provide a list of each similar contract completed within the last 3 years where seed was produced from the species listed in this Task Order, including the name and phone number of the contract administrator. The quoter shall also provide a technical approach on how he/she intends to grow and produce seed from the species. The Government is not obligated to request additional information and in the absence of appropriate information, the Government may rely on personal knowledge of the firm.

Quoters with no record of past performance will receive a neutral rating for past performance. Quoters with no experience in the type of work solicited, may list other types of projects which exemplify their past performance.

The Government may, issue orders to other than the lowest quote, waive minor informalities or irregularities in quotes received, or elect to not award at all. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions with any or all Quoters.

2. EVALUATION OF QUOTES

The Government will award an order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The following factors, listed in descending order of importance, shall be used to evaluate quotes: 1) experience, (a) as relatable to the species; (b) as relatable to other similar species, 2) technical approach in growing these species, 3) an equitable quality assurance plan; and 4) price.

EXHIBIT 4B – Task Order Example: Evaluation for award based on factors other than price alone

Contractor:

Issuing and Billing Office:

2517 SW Hailey Avenue

Pendleton, OR 97801

Item No.

Subitem No.

Order

Price Amount

(Festuca idahoensis)

FS Seed Lot# FEID-50-36-04

Desolation WS, 4500-5000’ From 8 lbs of GF* seed (germ-70%, purity-92%, weeds-0.05%, inert-7.75%, other crop-BRCA5-0.2%)

TOTAL 1

(Eriogonum heracleoides) FS Seed Lot# ERHE2-1405-UCAMAS-40-08

UCAMAS WS, 3500-4000’

From 8 lbs of GF* seed (germ-90%, purity-98% weeds-0.01)

MINIMUM STANDARDS: purity-95%, TZ-70%, weeds-0.1%, no noxious weeds, Restricted-45/#, other crop-0.25%

TOTAL 2A

(Eriophyllum lanatum)

FS Seed Lot#

ERLA6-WALL-40-08/09

Wall WS, 3500-4000’

From 3.5 lbs of GF* seed.

2 lbs were collected in 2008. Remaining seed will be collected in 2009. MINMUM STANDARDS: purity-90%, TZ-75%, weeds-0.1, Restricted-30/#, other crop-0.15%

TOTAL 2B

Required Delivery Date: From date of award though 12/31/2013 (four production years). Delivery shall occur within 120 days of harvest for each production year. If GF seed is not available by 2009 sowing dates, then field establishment may be delayed until 2010. Items will be evaluated and awarded based on factors other than price alone (See attached evaluation criteria). One award will be made for this task order.

Irrigation is required for all subitems. GF* - Government-furnished Total Price: $

Contractor: (Name and Signature)

Requested By: (Name and Signature)

Fund Authorization: (Name and Signature)

Line Officer

Ordered By: (Name and Signature) Contracting Officer

EXHIBIT 5 – Task Order Example: Purchase of Excess Seed

Contractor:

Issuing and Billing Office:

2517 SW Hailey Avenue

Pendleton, OR 97801

Item No.

Subitem No.

Order

Price Amount

(Elymus glaucas)

FS Seed Lot# ELGL-50-MEACHA-07

See Clause 9.(b)(1) - Purchase price will remain the same for purchase of additional amounts within 25% of the original quanity order.

(Elymus glaucas)

FS Seed Lot# ELGL-50-MEACHA-07 Purchase price will be negotiated for aditional quantites that exceed 25% of the original quanity ordered.

Contractor: (Name and Signature)

Requested By: (Name and Signature)

Fund Authorization: (Name and Signature) Line Officer

Ordered By: (Name and Signature) Contracting Officer