127EAS24Q0037 FY24 RTRT Herbicide Release and Site Prep

(i)        This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii)       This solicitation is issued as an Request for Quotation (RFQ). 

(iii)      The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02. 

(iv)      This procurement is set aside for total small business.  The NAICS code is 115310 and the Small Business Size Standard is $11.5 Million.

 (v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule

   See attachment 02 Schedule of Items

(vi) Description of Requirement (including a list of any attachments)

Description of Work: The intent of this contract is to secure services for ground, broadcast spray application of herbicides according to the attached specifications. The goal of this contract is to control woody shrubs, grasses and forbs, to provide a suitable environment for the survival and growth of planted conifers.

Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall provide everything-including, but not limited to, all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision-necessary to complete the project, except for that which the contract clearly states is to be furnished by the Government.

Before work may begin the Contractor shall designate, in writing, at least one person on site with authority to act in case of the Contractor’s absence from the work site. The Contractor shall list the extent of authority this representative will have on the job. The Contractor or authorized representative shall be on the project area whenever work is in progress and shall act as a non-working supervisor. In the absence of the Contractor, this authorized representative shall receive orders and instructions from the Contracting Officer and shall take such action as is required to keep the job in progress under the terms of the contract. The Contractor and authorized representative(s) shall have an oral command of both the English language and the language common to the crew(s).

See attachments for additional information.

Attachment 01 Specifications

Attachment 02 Schedule of Items

Attachment 03 Maps

Attachment 04 Wage Determination

(vii) Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance/Location

Period of Performance: Estimated Start Date, April 15th.  29 day period of performance.

Location:The project is located on the Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland Ranger District.

Description:The area for herbicide release (item 1) and site preparation (item 2) treatment is within the 2013 Rim Fire. Ground to be treated is comprised of grass, forbs and small brush. Snags are scattered throughout unit.

Exclusions (Non-Work Areas): Known exclusion areas are flagged within the work areas and are labeled CA on unit maps. See Unit Maps for CA location.

Accessibility:All work areas are accessible by standard pickup. Four-wheel drive vehicles may be beneficial in improving the access points of any given treatment unit. It is the Contractor's responsibility to reach the work site when it is ready for treatment. The Contracting Officer will determine the access routes which may be used.

Any prospective contractor desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing from the Contracting Officer soon

See attachments for complete solicitation and additional information.

Address questions about this solicitation to Robert Briney at robert.briney@usda.gov no later than the 19th of March.  Responses to request for information will be posted to SAM.gov on or about the 21th of March.