Habitat Improvement-NNIS Removal by Mechanical Removal and Herbicide Application

NOTIFICATION OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

12339520Q0016

PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:  Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation and supplies necessary to perform Non Native Invasive Species (NNIS) control by mechanical removal with equipment and by foliar spray application of herbicide on the George Washington & Jefferson NFs.  Locations are on the North River Ranger District in Rockingham county VA and Pendleton county WV and on the Lee Ranger District, in Hardy county WV.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:  Each Line Item has a specific Period of Performance (POP).  See the POP for each Line Item on the RFQ document.

SITE VISIT INFORMATION:  A pre-bid site visit IS NOT scheduled.  Special arrangements may be made to provide access for inspection prior to the opening date by contacting Meg Riddle at the North River Ranger District Office.  Email:  Margaret.riddle@usda.gov or Phone: 540/432-0187.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS: Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be awarded a contract resulting from this solicitation. The  website for SAM is www.sam.gov.   Registration is this system is free.  Assistance is available to help contractors register in SAM.  Contact the Contracting Officer for additional information.  

The States of Virginia and West Virginia require contractors applying herbicide to have a State pesticide business license and a commercial pesticide applicator license.  For more information, follow the website links on page 3 of the RFQ document.

Workers’ Comp Insurance: A Workers’ Comp Policy is required by law for any contractor with employees working in Virginia and West Virginia, whether using out-of-state employees or not.  For more information follow the website links on page 3 of the RFQ document.

Submit a copy of the applicable licenses with your quote or proof of application for them.

                                                                        
SET-ASIDE: This procurement is set-aside for small business concerns. The NAICS code for this project is 115310 and the size standard is $8.0 million.

PAYMENT PROTECTION INFORMATION:     No bonds required.

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS: Request for Quotation Number 12339520Q0016 and all related documents are posted and available for downloading from the Federal Business Opportunities website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/.  Quotations must be received by June 19, 2020 at 11:00 am.   Award will be made based on the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

NOTE:  Multiple awards from this solicitation are possible.  You may quote on single line items or all line items.

SUBMIT QUOTATIONS:  QUOTES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.   Refer to page 4 of the RFQ document which indicates which pages must be returned with your quote.  Submit quotes to: sherry.helmick@usda.gov

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT:

Sherry Helmick, Purchasing Agent:  email sherry.helmick@usda.gov