Ecological Footprint Analysis of California

Award Notice Posted

Solicitation number
RFQ-CA-11-00017
Agency
Awarded
to Global Footprint Network
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Contract number
EP119000094 Federal contract award
NAICS code
813312 Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations
PSC
Not on record
More information

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

Notice text

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Update #3 · Latest ·

AMENDMENT NOTICE:

The purpose of this amendment is to:

(a) extend the quote due date from 4:00pm PST, Monday, April 4, 2011 to 4:00pm PST, Monday, April 11, 2011.

(b) provide answers to questions submitted. Please see below.





Questions and Answers for Ecological Footprint analysis for California sustainability indicators suite.

Question 1: Does scope of the RFQ represents follow on work for an existing contract, or does this RFQ represent a new scope?

Answer 1: The RFQ does not represent follow on work for an existing contract. This RFQ is for completely new work.



Question 2: The solicitation asks that respondents document three previously conducted footprint analysis they have conducted. What if a vendor lacks formal prior contract experience in footprint analysis but has other formal training (e.g. in ecosystem functions, carbon budgeting, etc.) that provide a foundation for footprint analysis? What guidance would you give the vendor if they were interested in responding to your request?

Answer 2: A vendor may submit a response and include any experience or information that they deem relevant. However, EPA will still review all responses based on the criteria outlined in the RFQ.



Question 3: Is EPA aware of which vendors shall be submitting responses? Are there a good number of potential respondents with prior experience in footprint analysis?

Answer 3: This RFQ has been posted publicly for full and open competition, and therefore any interested vendor may submit a response. EPA is aware of vendors interested in this requirement, but does not disclose information pertaining to an ongoing solicitation. However, a public listing of interested vendors is located directly on the FedBizOpps (FBO) posting page. You may access this list by going to the FBO posting (https://www.fbo.gov/spg/EPA/OAM/RegIX/RFQ-CA-11-00017/listing.html) and clicking on the "Interested Vendors List" tab.



Question 4: Will the Ecological Footprint analysis include the Ecological Footprint of consumption (what is generally presented as the "Ecological Footprint") as well as the Ecological Footprint of production for the state, and its Biocapacity?

Answer 4: Yes, the Ecological Footprint analysis will include both consumption and biocapacity calculations.



Question 5: There are multiple methods to perform calculations for the Ecological Footprint analysis. Each method of calculation may require different sets of data. Furthermore, data availability may also vary. What sets of data would be used and what is the availability?

Answer 5: EPA does not intend to furnish any specific data (for biocapacity or other calculations) at this time. Task 2 of the project specification in the Background and Statement of Work (attachment A to the RFQ) involves working with EPA to identify and acquire necessary data. Prospective contractors should base their methodology, work plan outline, and quote on data sources they know is or is likely to be available from international, national, or state agencies.



Question 6: The solicitation mentions wanting the Ecological Footprint for specific sub-areas of California. Have you already determined what these would be?

Answer 6: No, EPA has not already determined these areas. Respondents should propose analyses of up to three subareas (counties or regions within California) to demonstrate a range of ecological conditions.



Question 7: The solicitation mentions that the Ecological Footprint will be one indicator amongst a suite of other indicators. What other indicators have been identified for inclusion, or are under assessment?

Answer 7: Indicators included in the overall project are: Ecological Footprint, water footprint, plant growth index based on satellite-derived data, groundwater flux indicator based on satellite-derived data. EPA does not require that the Ecological Footprint analysis incorporate data from the other indicators.

Update #2 ·

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Region 9 is seeking businesses interested in submitting a quote for a Purchase Order (PO) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13) to conduct an Ecological Footprint analysis of the state of California and to provide advice on the use of Ecological Footprint for decision support. The project will provide an Ecological Footprint report for California and advice on incorporating the Ecological Footprint into a suite of sustainability indicators and a decision-support system. The Ecological Footprint analysis must conform to the latest edition of the Ecological Footprint Standards (currently 2009) published by the Global Footprint Network. The services for this project are under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 813312.

The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order using full and open competition. The purchase order resulting from this announcement will have a period of performance from the date of award to December 31, 2013. The RFQ and other information related to this procurement shall be available on the EPA's Office of Acquisition Management website, at the following URL: http://www.epa.gov/oam/regions/index.htm. Interested parties can access procurement information by accessing this link, selecting the Solicitations/Amendments heading, and then selecting the link referencing Region 9, Ecological Footprint analysis for California sustainability indicators suite, and RFQ-CA-11-00017. All information related to this procurement will be available at this link through the date of purchase order award. All interested parties should check this site frequently for updates.

The purchase order award will be made on a best value basis. Regardless of the competitive nature of award, the contractor must be technically acceptable and meet cost reasonableness standards. All questions pertaining to the technical requirements or acquisition-related clarifications must be posed in writing to the Contract Specialist via email to raikar.amitkumar@epa.gov no later than 10:00am PST, Wednesday, March 30, 2011. Firms responding to this request for quotation are requested to submit a written response including a work plan, and cost/price. Quotes are due by 4:00pm PST, Monday, April 4, 2011.

Update #1 ·

The United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Region 9 Contracting Office intends to issue a request for quote (RFQ) for consulting services to conduct an Ecological Footprint analysis of the state of California. The analysis must conform to the latest edition of the Ecological Footprint Standards (currently 2009) published by the Global Footprint Network. The services for this project are under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 813312.

The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order. The order resulting from this announcement will have a period of performance from the date of award to December 31, 2013. This notice, the RFQ and other information related to this procurement will be posted on, or about, March 11, 2011 on the EPA's Office of Acquisition Management website, at the following URL: http://www.epa.gov/oam/regions/index.htm. Interested parties can access procurement information by accessing this link, selecting the Solicitations/Amendments heading, and then selecting the link referencing Region 9 and RFQ-CA-11-00017. All information related to this procurement will be available at this link through the date of purchase order award. Order award will be made on a best value basis. Regardless of the competitive nature of award, the contractor must be technically acceptable and meet cost reasonableness standards. Should you have any questions regarding this procurement or issuance o f the RFQ, please send them ONLY via e-mail to raikar.amitkumar@epa.gov. At this time we are not accepting any phone calls related to this notice.

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