C04_Att. 4 Instuction and Evaluation Critiera.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

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

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1163185

USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 6

1220 SW 3RD AVE

STE 310

PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

40BH

SUSIE FELTON 971-710-8493

106/29/2026

1240BH26Q0024

INVITATION FOR BID

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

Wallowa Whitman National Forest Offerors shall submit quotations in full compliance with this solicitation. Required information and documentation identified in this solicitation and in Attachment 4 – Instruction and Evaluation Criteria must be included for the quotation to be considered.

Incomplete submissions or those received after the closing date and time will be deemed unacceptable and not evaluated.

Submit quotations by email to susie.felton@usda.gov, subject line: 1240BH26Q00024 – Durkee & Town Gulch Range/Wildlife Fence Repair/Construction, no later than 20 July 2026 at 1630 PST (COB).

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside; quotations from other-than-small businesses will be rejected.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

14 ________________ calendar days after receipt of NTP and complete no later than 1 October 2027.

07/20/2026

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 6

1220 SW 3RD AVE

STE 310

PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

40BH

DARCY J. RAPOZA

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations,certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

Continued...

and return

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this X

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

1240BH26Q0024

Delivery: 10/1/2027 Period of Performance: 08/01/2026 to 10/1/2027

H.R.10545 - American Relief Act, 2025

Durkee and Town Gulch Post-Fire Range and Wildlife Fence Repair/Construction

Delivery Location Code: 04M3

WALLOWA-WHITMAN FOREST

1550 DEWEY AVE

BAKER CITY OR 97814 US

Reflective Fence Markers - Vinyl Undersill Trim (Option Line Item)

Delivery Location Code: 04H1

USDA FOREST SERVICE

REGIONAL FORESTER R6

1220 SW 3RD AVE

PORTLAND OR 97201 US

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Durkee & Town Gulch Range/Wildlife Fence Repair & Construction

1240BH26Q0024

INSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION CRITIERA

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Period for acceptance of quotes.

The Quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

All submissions shall be emailed as noted below (i.e. no hand carry/USPS/FedEx):

Subject Line: 1240BH26Q0024 Durkee & Town Gulch Range/Wildlife Fence Repair & Construction Email: susie.felton@usda.gov

Submit the following documents with your response, no hard-copy originals are required.

1. Signed Standard Form 1442, Solicitation/Offer/Award (Construction, Alteration, Repair), with blocks

14 – 20c completed by the quoter.

2. Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items.

3. Technical Response

4. Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if any) via signed SF-30(s) with your quote.

Each of the parts should be separate and complete so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently from evaluation of the other. All documents shall be Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.

All Quotes should be submitted in the following format:

• 1 Copy of the completed Technical Response.

• 1 Copy of the completed Schedule of Items.

Questions

Questions shall be submitted via email to Susie.felton@usda.gov and are due no later than 16 July 2026 by COB (1630) Pacific Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends.

Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The provision at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR

12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be given to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY:

Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to receive an overall rating of "acceptable" or "unacceptable." This will be based on the offeror's ability to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements.

All offerors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered complete and have their offers evaluated. Submissions not received by the specified closing date and time, or submitted with incomplete documentation, will be deemed unacceptable.

mailto:susie.felton@usda.gov mailto:Susie.felon@usda.gov

Durkee & Town Gulch Range/Wildlife Fence Repair & Construction

1240BH26Q0024

(1) Similar Project Experience:

The narrative shall address the following:

• Provide list of relevant experience for projects similar in scope and complexity.

• Describe experience with range fence installation in rural or remote areas (similar terrain, site conditions, and environmental factors).

• Identify whether work was performed as a prime or subcontractor.

(2) Technical Approach:

The narrative shall address the following:

• Anticipated work schedule, sequence and risks/workarounds

• Approach to Performing the Work

• List of equipment to be used

• Identify subcontractors and the roles they will perform

PAST PERFORMANCE:

Submit a list of relevant prior work the contractor has performed within the past six (6) years along with contact information so the government may contact prior customers to evaluate past performance. If you will be utilizing subcontractor(s), provide the same information as noted above. Information should include the project name, location, description of the work, dollar value and name/phone/email of project owner representative. Attachment 14 to this solicitation is a Past Performance Form that is optional for use.

The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor, along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:

Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.

Neutral: Quoter does not have a past performance record.

Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior.

PRICE

Submit a completed Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items with all items priced. Please double check math to make sure the total for each line item is calculated correctly and the sum of all line items is equal to the total price. The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

EVALUATION METHOD:

The Government will evaluate quotations based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. Should the lowest priced offer not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of lowest priced offer until the lowest price, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.