W9127824Q0015 - BayouCaddy Combined synopsis_solicitation.docx

W9127824Q0015

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Solicitation Number: W9127824Q0015 Bayou Caddy Ecosystem Restoration (Shoreline Stabilization) project

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, is applicable to this procurement.

The solicitation number, as referenced above, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This RFQ documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2024-05 effective date 09/24/2024 and DFARS Publication Notice 9/24/2024.

This RFQ is issued as a 100% small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification Standard code is 115112 and, the small business size standard is 9,5000,000.

NOTE: All due date/times are Central Time.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District intends to issue a single firm-fixed contract for order of Invasive Vegetation Control at Bayou Caddy, Marsh Restoration Project as described below from this RFQ.

The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ at any time for any reason.

Please indicate above referenced RFQ number in the subject line of emails and all correspondence.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

The Government requests a quote for the purchase of Invasive Vegetation Control at Bayou Caddy, Marsh Restoration Project in compliance with the below minimum specifications.

Bayou Caddy Ecosystem Restoration Minimum Requirements:

This project entails an herbicide treatment of phragmites, an invasive plant identified during recent post-construction monitoring events, within four areas of the 22-acre restored marsh (Figure 2). The goal is to remove phragmites without causing damage to restored marsh plantings. This is intended to be a one-time spray treatment, after which additional follow-up or annual control treatments may be required, depending upon the results. Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, transportation, and personnel required to accomplish the tasks described herein.

Evaluation Criteria:

Offers will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable. Technical acceptability will be based on the characteristics listed above. FAR Clause 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 apply to this solicitation.

· Names, titles, email addresses and telephone numbers of persons authorized to negotiate on the firm's behalf with the Government in connection with this RFQ.

· Name, title, and signature of the person authorized to sign the quote.

· Acknowledgements of all amendments.

· Unique Entity Identifier: Quote shall include the Firms UEI as registered in sam.gov.

· A statement specifying agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in this solicitation and agreement to furnish any and all items upon which prices are quoted at the quoted item prices.

· Provide a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items a statement these are completed via the SAM website is acceptable.

· Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment must be included in you Representations and Certifications in your sam.gov registration.

4.2 Quotes shall include all firm fixed unit and extended pricing.

Vendor registration instructions are available at:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf For instructions on how to post an offer, please refer to the Posting Offer demo available at: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf

5.2 It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments. The contractor shall submit in the quote all requested information specified in this solicitation.

For information regarding this solicitation please contact Katie Niles at Katie.niles@usace.army.mil or Benjamin Neely at benjamin.m.neely@usace.army.mil.