Gunnison gorge sage grouse seed mix

GUNNISON GORGE SAGE GROUSE SEED MIX- Amendment 002 to extend the solicitation period.

This amendment 002, is to extend the solicitation period. There are a couple of outstanding questions that I hope to have answers on soon. When those answers are received, another amendment will be issued to address the questions and answers.

GUNNISON GORGE SAGE GROUSE SEED MIX- Amendment 001 to Answer Questions

This amendment 001, is to answer questions that were asked. Please see questions and answers below.

Q: What is the total quantity of seed needed for the bid?
A: The total number of acres to be seeded is 320 acres.

Q: Are you asking for bulk or PLS seed and pricing.
A: PLS seed and pricing please

Q: Is there a standardized size of bag that you are requesting a price on?
A: No standardized bag size, but bags should be no more than 50lbs

Q: Will you be accepting varietal subs?
A: We will accept varietal subs but they have to be native to Gunnison County and on the native USDA list as native, not introduced. We are looking for 5-6 native grass species and 3-4 native forb species.

*Also please note that Galleta Viva should be removed from the list.*

GUNNISON GORGE SAGE GROUSE SEED MIX

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Delivery by September 30, 2023- Delivery date is negotiable.

Delivery location is:

CPW Seed Warehouse
5297 Sawmill Mesa Road
Delta, CO 81416

Contracting POC: Contracting Officer Kerry Spetter - kspetter@blm.gov - 970-210-6771

Basic Contracting Requirements:
1. Active Registration: www.sam.gov/SAM
2. Compliance with Section 889 clauses.
3. Invoicing and Payment: www.ipp.gov - 30 day prompt pay after delivery. We can accept and pay
interim invoices.
4. FAR Part 12 - Commercial Items Provisions and Clauses
5. FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures
6. Small Business Set-Aside for NAICS 111998 ¿ All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming- Size Standard: $2.5
7. Evaluation will be based on low priced/technically acceptable criteria, looking at the following criteria:

Technical: Seed must match requested varieties and amounts, must be mixed, vendors must have been through the certified seed process, all seeds in the requested mix must be native to the Gunnison Basin and the seed mix must be guaranteed to be 100% free of cheatgrass and all weeds on the Colorado noxious weeds list. Vendor must be able to provide appropriate certificates showing the certification of the seed provider as well as of the seed itself.

Price: Please give the price per bag as well as the total price for the whole order.

Instructions to Offerors:
- Check your SAM registration, this must be current at the time you make your offer.
- Please email or call with any questions you have, prior to the closing date, with enough time to research an answer.
- Email your signed quote package to: kspetter@blm.gov, with "140L5423Q0004- Gunnison Gorge Seed Mix" in the subject line, no later than the closing date. Include your SAM UEI number on your quote.
- You may put your prices on the SF-18 form itself or include a separate pricing list.
- Include enough description/information in order to determine technical acceptability.
- Offers are due August 4, 2023 not later than 17:00 hrs (5:00 PM) Mountain Time (MT).

Attachments:
Attachment 1 Spec Sheet- Seed Mix