LMIR BPA Call Form 1284LM26Q0044.doc

Land Management Integrated Resources BPA Call

Planting

BPA RFQ or

Call No.

This will only be sent out to the current BPA Award Holders as of Issue Date.

NAICS Code Exception if Applicable:

______This is a multi-award call order. Contractor needs to only provide pricing for all items listed under the specific award(s) they are interested in.

Contractor:

UEI:

Email:

Issuing and Billing Office:

PPS/LMS/S&S/C2

JoAnne Meiers, Contract Specialist joanne.meiers@usda.gov

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ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

ESTIMATED QUANTITY

22.

UNIT OF MEASURE

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Contractor: (Name, Signature, and Date)

Date:

Requested By:

WRNF Sopris Ranger District

Ordered By:

JoAnne Meiers, Contracting Officer

1. DESCRIPTION/STATEMENT OF WORK

Hand plant Engelmann spruce containerized seedlings on sites that were harvested mechanically in 2012, 2013, and 2024. Technically the clearcut units were salvage logged, but in the chart clearcut is the treatment method listed since the units resemble a clearcut more than a salvage. The older treatment units have been planted before and failed, so we are replanting.

2. SPECIFICATIONS:

Planting will begin between May 18 and the beginning of June to coincide with snowmelt. Plant approximately 311acres with 2 lots of Engelmann spruce for a total of 76.190M seedlings, cell size 112. The planting will be accomplished utilizing a hoedad (planting hoe) technique, on a 10 foot x 10 foot average spacing (see Detailed Information Chart). Microsite shading using natural stationary and moveable shade (if available within a 10-foot radius) will be required, as well as 12”x12” clearing and scalping for site preparation. A walk in is listed for Bus Salvage Unit 6, but some of the group openings in the Gin Right and Sunshine sales might be close to a ¼ mile walk in but are not included as there are so many ways to walk to units.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, a planting inspector, workman’s compensation, unemployment insurance, transportation, supplies (expect those designated as Government-furnished) and incidentals, to perform all work necessary to plant seedlings in the area specified. The contract includes tree handling, planting, and micro-siting. All aspects of the work program shall be performed in an organized, systematic manner to assure services shall be performed over the entire unit.

Detailed Information Chart

FACTS ID

Per Thousand (M) – Planting

(estimate)

Stand Description

Boundary Marking

Trees - Planting Stock

Container:

Container:

Container:

Container:

Access

Transportation Restrictions (All roads may be impassible when wet or snow covered)

Walk-in (Maximum distance to walk)

Tree Planting

Clearing

Scalping

Shade

(See Detailed Information Chart Definitions listed below)

FACTS ID

Per Thousand (M) – Planting

(estimate)

Stand Description

Boundary Marking

Trees - Planting Stock

Container

Container

Container

Container

Access

Transportation Restrictions

Walk-in (Maximum distance to walk)

1.1 miles

Tree Planting

Clearing

Scalping

Shade

(See Detailed Information Chart Definitions listed below)

FACTS ID

Per Thousand (M) – Planting

(estimate)

Stand Description

Boundary Marking

Trees - Planting Stock

Container

Container

Container

Container

Access

Transportation Restrictions

Walk-in (Maximum distance to walk)

Tree Planting

Clearing

Scalping

Shade

(See Detailed Information Chart Definitions listed below)

DETAILED INFORMATION CHART Definitions

Shade / Protection-only Requirements

1. Stationary material first, then transportable shade. A tree shall be planted next to stationary material when it is available. When stationary material does not exist in the spacing allowance, shade shall be transported to the seedlings. When neither stationary nor transportable material exists, no tree shall be planted.

DESCRIPTION OF UNITS

Additional Information:

Off-road vehicles: Off-road vehicle use by the contractor, including ATV’s and UTV’s, is not allowed for this Call Order. Use of natural shade is required for planting spot selection. See Attachment 3- Supplemental Contract Information, Section 4.7.2 and Section 4.7.3, Item 2. The minimum spacing specification listed in the Detail Information Chart above is permitted to capture all available microsite shading.

Typical Weather Conditions/Access Constraints: Cold to warm temperatures, with afternoon thunderstorms likely. Planting areas are adjacent to or near four-wheel drive road access. Gin Right planting areas are mostly behind locked gates. Contractor will be granted vehicle access behind the gates.

2.1 Key Personnel and Required Qualifications or Certifications See Attachment 3- Supplemental Contract Information, Section 4.18.

2.2 Government Property FAR 52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (SEP 2021) See Attachment 3- Supplemental Contract Information, Section 3.0.

3. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

The 2026 White River tree plant will take place in one general area on the Sopris Ranger District of the White River National Forest, located in Pitkin County in north-central Colorado. Project area location is depicted on the vicinity and plant area maps. The planting area is located within T.8S, R.89 W., sections 7, 18, and 31, and T.8S, R.90 W., sections 12, 13, 14, 22, 23, 35 and 36, T.9S, R.90 W., section 3, 6th Principle Meridian.

The Sopris RD planting units are located southwest of Glenwood Springs off of the same road system. See Attachment 1 for maps.

4. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

The Performance Requirements Summary inspection and acceptance elements are described in the Attachment 2- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and included as part of this contract.

4.1

FAR 52.246-4: INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

a. Definition. “Services”, as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

b. The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

c. The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

d. If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

e. If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may—

1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and

2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

f. If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may—

1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or

2) Terminate the contract for default.

4.2

CONTRACTOR INSPECTION PROCEDURES

(A) General Instructions

1) The Contractor shall conduct inspections of planting units and record the results using procedures described herein. Inspections shall be maintained concurrent with contract work. Completed inspection forms shall be made available to the Government within 24 hours of completion of each planting unit and will remain part of the permanent contract file.

2) By submission of inspection forms to the Government, the Contractor is considered to be certifying that the unit is satisfactorily completed and that the inspection forms reflect the work accomplished.

3) The Contractor shall submit legible inspection forms. Illegible and incomplete forms shall be returned to the Contractor for correction and re-submission.

4) In the event the Contractor falsifies inspection results, as determined by the Contracting Officer, the Government may declare the Contractor to be in default of the contract. Additionally, the Government may refer such falsifications to the US Attorney’s Office for possible prosecution pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1001 (Falsification of Government Documents) or 18 U.S.C. 287 (Fraud).

4.3

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION PROCEDURES – COMPLIANCE INSPECTION:

See Attachment 2 (QASP) for detailed government inspection procedures and payment calculations.

5. COMMENCEMENT PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 7 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 06/18/2026.

6. POST AWARD CONFERENCE

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at virtually, followed by an on-site conference the first day of work.

7.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Contractor must send a technical capability statement briefly explaining:

How you intend to complete this contract as far as time frame, personnel, and deliverables as well as explaining experience in tree planting work. Include relevant past performance information.

The Government will consider the relevance of past performance information obtained in relation to the scope of this procurement with respect to both similar efforts, and the length, scope, number, complexity, and diversity of contracts completed by the firm. Past performance, either positive or negative, which is considered by the Government to be more closely related to the scope of this effort will be given additional weight in the evaluation process.

Government evaluators may avail themselves of various federal, state, and local past performance databases. The Government may research offeror performance on any federal, state, local, and commercial contract performance of the offeror that is known to the Government, but not included on the submitted performance information. Additionally, the personal experience and evaluator knowledge of offeror performance may be utilized.

Quotes will be evaluated as follows:

• Only the lowest quote will be evaluated to determine if their technical capability statement/submittal meets the requirements of the call order. If the lowest priced quote does not meet the technical requirements, the next lowest quote will be evaluated. Quotes must be signed. Those that do not meet the requirements will be marked unresponsive. The lowest priced quote with an acceptable rating will receive the award.

8.

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE:

COR information will be provided upon award.

9.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments are made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

FAR Class Deviations and Updates (at end of this document)

March 2025 Class Deviation

This Call Order incorporates two FAR class deviations to ensure compliance with Executive Orders 14148, 14173, 14168, and 14208, issued since January 20, 2025. It also removes references to AGAR clauses and provisions that have been rescinded. These updates reflect recent policy changes and remove outdated requirements, as detailed below.

The following FAR provisions and clauses are hereby removed in their entirety from the LMIR BPA:

· 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

· 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity

· 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026/1 1/This provision was removed to comply with the Executive Order 14236 titled "Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions," dated March 14, 2025.

The following FAR clauses now include deviations to align with recent Executive Orders:

· 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

· 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

· 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

· 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

Ther following references to AGAR Clauses and provisions are hereby removed to comply with AGAR Rule 2024-22463 (89 FR 81014):

· AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)/2

· AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) /2

· AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information (SEP 2001) /2

· AGAR 452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996) /2

· AGAR 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

· AGAR 452.236-78 Fire Suppression and Liability (MAY 2014)

· AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988) /2 2/AGAR clauses and provisions that were included in full text have been retained, with only the AGAR reference removed.

The following AGAR clauses is hereby included:

· AGAR 452.236-70 Emergency Response, Fire Suppression and Liability (NOV 2024)

All call orders will incorporate these changes by reference at award.

Disclaimer: System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

In advancement of Section 2 of Executive Order 14208, the removal of requirements related to Executive Order 14057 eliminates all non-statutory sustainability requirements or preferences in purchases of food service wares, including paper straws. In addition to removing requirements related to Executive Order 14057, the attachment also reflects recent updates to Code of Federal Regulation citations for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred® Program, a statutory purchasing preference program.

These class deviations will remain in effect until rescinded or incorporated into the FAR.

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