B08__JOFOC.pdf

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Bureau of Land Management

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Simplified Acquisitions

(Purchase Request #40578812)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting office.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)– CDD BLM Cahuilla Ranger Station 1201 Bird Center Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

Purchasing of geosynthetic material for low water crossing application manufactured by Presto Geosystem:

Product Name Qty UOM 16” ATRA Speed Stakes, 100 per box 54 Box Presto ATRA keys (plastic) for joining of Presto Geosystems panels, 450 per box.

15 Box

Presto Geoweb cellular confinement panels, GW30V80829P, 8” Deepx5 cells wides x 29 cells Long Normal Dimensions 8.5x27, 230SF

87 Rolls

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

The geosynthetic material can only be purchased thru their network of distributors and Presto Geosystem has only one (1) distributor in Southern California, located in Anaheim, CA.

Around 2012, our first time using geosynthetic material for low water crossing application to save money instead of the usual concrete structure. It was a laborious process because we had to manually hammer in the J-hooks (Figure #1) into the ground to secure the panels and the panels were stapled together. Next, it was #4 rebar (Figure #2: C) cut to 18” in length with plastic cab to secure the panels, using impact hammer to drive the rebars into the ground.

The market has two systems manufactured by two different manufacturers, which we have both used on past projects. Geo Products, LLC comprise of enviroclip twist anchors with zip ties (Figure #2: A) and using power cordless drill to drive in the anchors, while Presto Geosystem comprise of stakes and keys (Figure #2: B) and using impact hammer to drive in the stakes.

The desert site conditions are harsh. The crew will be working in the middle of summer where temperature is well over 110 degrees by 11am. The most efficient way to construct nine (9) low water crossings along 5 miles stretch of Wash Road is using the Presto Geosystem with stakes and keys. The ground is so hard where an impact hammer connected to a generator is the only viable option for health and safety reason of the crew, also, most expedient.

See attached pdf.