Debris removal & vegetation control maintenance - DEL RIO

This Request For Proposal(RFQ) number should have been W912HY-10-T-0008, which is stated on the Solicitation released. Amendment 0001 was just released under the correct Solicitation number W912HY-10-T-0008. You will submit your bid under W912HY-10-T-0008, the correct Solicitation number. There is critical Site Visit information in Amendment 0001. If there are any questions contact Bertram Scott at (409)766-3940 or Bertram.R.Scott@usace.army.mil.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Debris Removal and Vegetation Control Services.

This is a combined synopsis/Solicitation (Request For Quote) . However, the Government is not obligated to award a CONTRACT.

The RFQ is due on or 4 May 2010 by 2PM Central Standard Time (CST). The RFQ is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The NAICS for this RFP is 561730, Landscaping Services. The performance period is for 6 months. An offeror must perform 50% of the work with their own resources.

Project Information: The contractor must furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and personnel, necessary for the performance of all operations associated with providing debris removal and vegetation control, along various fence alignments and within the Area of Operation of the Office of Border Patrol's Del Rio Sector, Del Rio and Eagle Pass Stations, Texas, as described in the Solicitation with attachments, to be released soon. This includes but is not limited to complete maintenance of all drainage crossings, vegetated areas, trees, fence lines, and roadways, as described in the Solicitation to be released soon. The Period Of Performance will be 180 days (6 months) from the Notice to Proceed at contract award. Services anticipated to be required consist of:

1) Debris Removal includes (but is not limited to): Litter, Trash, Man-Made, Natural removal
2) Vegetation control includes (but is not limited to): Tractor Mowing, Trimming, Edging, Tree Maintenance (pruning, trimming, removal of trees and herbicide/pesticide application)
3) Safety instructions for the Contractor's workers, traffic control measures, hazardous waste, environmental compliance
4) Security instructions for personnel to safeguard material, equipment, etc. as the need is determined by the contractor. This includes but is not limited to actual project sites, and or staging areas and storage facilities. The Customs Border Patrol will not provide security for the contractor.
5) Damage Responsibilty. This includes Government, private or personal property involved in performance of the work.
6) Contractor Laison.
7) Contractor Personnel.
8) Work Plan.
9) Pre-Work Conference.
10) Government Reports.
11) Geospatial Data Collection (GPS). The reporting shall include GPS locations and field measurements of length. The Contractor shall also provide photographs showing deteriorated conditions before and after maintenance activities with associated GPS locations. Provide the required GPS equipment to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for approval.

Contractors may register to be placed on a plan holders list, view and/or download this solicitation and all amendments at the following internet addresses: https://acquisition.army.mil.asfi/ and http://www.fbo.gov/ Solicitation will not be available in paper format or on compact disc. It is the offerors responsibility to monitor the ASFI website daily (using the above links) for amendments to the solicitation. You must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database (CCR) to receive a government contract award. You may register with the CCR at http://www.ccr.gov/. The Contract Specialist for this project is Bertram Scott, (409)766-3940, Bertram.R.Scott@usace.army.mil .

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