Combined Synopsis-Solicitation PVN Soil Mix FY21.docx

CONTAINER PLANTING MIX

PLACERVILLE NURSERY, ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST

127EAS22Q0009

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is 127ERAS22Q0009 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-05.

This is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 325314 and small business size standard is 500 employees.

This is for a quantity of 714 cubic yards. Pricing to be provided based on a cubic yard of each mix. The type of mix purchased may be all of one type of mix or any combination of the 91/10 and 80/20 mix.

We are requesting a quote per cubic yard for a 90/10 mix and 80/20 mix.

Mix shall be 90% peat moss and 10% Peat Moss specs: Choice cut ‘Canadian’ sphagnum peat moss. Vacuum mined.

Light (blond) peat color Percentage of fines in peat to be less than 8% from the #100 mesh sieve with a course/fine ratio of 1:2 using the # 10 sieve.

Vermiculite specs: #2 International grade agricultural (horticultural) vermiculite. No more than 10% of fines less than 1mm in size. (Note) Quotation needs to include description of vermiculite type and source used. Must also be certified to be asbestos free.

Mixed media will have the following:

Bulk density of media should be 0.09 gm/ml.

pH range after wetting 4.0 – 5.4 Dry density will be 8 to 10 pounds per cubic foot.

Salinity (salt) shall be less than 1.5 mmhos/cm.

Media shall contain the wetting agent like Aquaduct at a rate of 1 pound per cubic yard.

Media shall have a moisture content of from 25 to 40 percent by dry weight.

Aeration porosity shall be between 25-35%

Desired exchangeable nutrient range:

Media must be supplied in opaque tote bags of approx. 81 cu ft. Shipments must be staggered and coordinated with nursery before delivery. Bags will be shrink-wrapped, or non-slip stacked on pallets to aid in forklift transport.

Mix shall be 80% peat moss and 20% Vermiculite

Peat Moss specs: Choice cut ‘Canadian’ sphagnum peat moss. Vacuum mined.

Light (blond) peat color Percentage of fines in peat to be less than 8% from the #100 mesh sieve with a course/fine ratio of 1:2 using the # 10 sieve.

Vermiculite specs: #2 International grade agricultural (horticultural) vermiculite. No more than 10% of fines less than 1mm in size. (Note) Quotation needs to include description of vermiculite type and source used. Must also be certified to be asbestos free.

Mixed media will have the following:

Bulk density of media should be 0.09 gm/ml.

pH range after wetting 4.0 – 5.4 Dry density will be 8 to 10 pounds per cubic foot.

Salinity (salt) shall be less than 1.5 mmhos/cm.

Media shall contain the wetting agent like Aquaduct at a rate of 1 pound per cubic yard.

Media shall have a moisture content of from 25 to 40 percent by dry weight.

Aeration porosity shall be between 25-35%

Desired exchangeable nutrient range:

Media must be supplied in opaque tote bags of approx. 81 cu ft. Shipments must be staggered and coordinated with nursery before delivery. Bags will be shrink-wrapped, or non-slip stacked on pallets to aid in forklift transport.

DELIVERY LOCATION:

USDA Forest Service, Placerville Nursery 2375 Fruitridge Road Camino, CA 95709-9714

DELIVERY TIME FRAME: First delivery by February 01, 2022, or sooner if possible. You must include your expected first delivery date capability with your quote. All shipments must be coordinated with nursery before delivery. Call 24 to 48 hours in advance of delivery.

DELIVERY HOURS: Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1500, excluding federal holidays.

CONTACT: Rod Russell at (530) 957-8367 (cell) or (530) 642-5037 (office)

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES: Offers are due by January 19th, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. PST. Offers must be emailed to robert.briney@usda.gov.

As a minimum, quotes shall show:

(1) Solicitation No. 127EAS22Q0009

(2) Name and address of offeror on company business letterhead.

(3) Price per cubic yard; FOB destination.

(4) Description of product including vermiculite type and source used. Also required certification of being free of asbestos.

(5) Proposed delivery schedule.

(6) DUNS NUMBER to verify current System for Award Management (SAM) registration status.

(7) Acknowledgement of any Solicitation amendments.

EVALUATION: Quotes shall be evaluated using Simplified Acquisitions Procedures considering: Past performance and experience; capability of meeting agency requirements (see below); speed of delivery; and price.

To determine if a vendor meets agency requirements: a ONE GALLON SAMPLE may be requested to test whether the pH balance is as stated in the requirements. If a SAMPLE is requested, vendor has 3 days to deliver to the delivery address.

Full text of Clauses and Provisions can be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov (End of provision) By reference – Provisions:

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications – Commercial Items 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran - Representation and Certifications.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov (End of clause) By reference – Clauses:

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items.

Fill-in information: under paragraph (b) check 4, 8, 14, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 35, 44, 48, and 58; under paragraph (c) check none.

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification.

52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification.

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim.

Please contact Robert Briney, Contracting Officer, by email robert.briney@usda.gov for information regarding the solicitation.