CAVE 116245 - Revegitation and Exotic Plant Management

This is a Combined Synopses / Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

The solicitation number is P16PX02206 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP), unless otherwise indicated herein.

This is set aside for Small Business.

North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code: 115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (Size Standard $7.50)

Period of Performance: August 2016 through November 30, 2019 (For Base and Option)

Description: The National Park Service (NPS), Denver Service Center (DSC) is requesting Revegetation Services for Carlsbad Cavern National Park in Eddy County, New Mexico. This project will include hydro and hand seeding of a waterline and sewer line project (separate sites within ½ mile of each other). There is a bid option for exotic plant control at the project sites for up to two years.

The contractor shall perform the following tasks: Provide technical assistance in the field of native plant revegetation, and ecological restoration including bioengineering; prepare revegetation plans; prepare project sites for seed and plant installation; install seed and plants; collect seed and cuttings; propagate native plants from ordering agency genetic stocks; control exotic plants; salvage plants from designated areas; construct or apply plant protective devices or substances; provide plant establishment care; locate and provide plants when genetic considerations are not applicable; hold and care for plants in the contractor nursery if project delays require; and monitor revegetation/restoration success.

**Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Trinity Lintz at trinity_lintz@nps.gov.

***Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may make a request through the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov.