Bison prairie seed spreading
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- Solicitation number
- 12444524Q0076
- Agency
- Forest Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
- Place of performance
- Wilmington, Illinois 60481, United States
- Points of contact
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- Joshua Franks joshua.franks@usda.gov (530) 214-0154
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a contractor to systematically spread seed on the soil surface in the Midewin Tallgrass Prairie to promote natural species and habitat. The contractor will be required to use a broadcast seeder or similar implement to evenly distribute native prairie seed mixes provided by the agency across approximately 515 acres, including areas with active bison grazing. Key technical requirements include using GPS navigation, providing spatial data on the seed distribution, and adhering to safety protocols when working in the bison grazing area. The contractor must also avoid heavy equipment during wet conditions and clean equipment to prevent invasive species. The evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's ability to meet the Acceptable Quality Level requirements, including a minimum of 99% of the target area being seeded at the provided rate.
This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Small Businesses and will be conducted in accordance with FAR Parts 12, 13, and 19. The contract opportunity has a Solicitation Number of 12444524Q0076 and a period of performance from September 25, 2024, to February 28, 2025, with all seeding work to be completed within 14 days of the agreed-upon start date. Offers are due by August 4, 2024, and the applicable wage determination provides labor categories and rates for forestry services work in Illinois.
Notice text
The purpose of this project is to systematically spread seed on the soil surface in Midewin Tallgrass Prairie to promote natural species and habitat.
Procurement will be 100% set-aside for Small Business and will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 19
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| OM-RFQ 12444524Q0076.pdf | ||
| 4. Illinois Statewide SCA WD 2003-0288.txt | TXT text file | |
| 2. QASP.docx | DOCX document | |
| 3. Maps.pdf | ||
| 1. Statement of Work.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Bison prairie seed spreading | Award Notice | |
| Bison prairie seed spreading | Special Notice | |
| Bison prairie seed spreading | Special Notice | |
| Bison prairie seed spreading | Solicitation | |
| Bison prairie seed spreading | Solicitation |
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