IRA shivwits plateau west fork seeding

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Region is seeking a small business contractor to perform seeding services for the West Fork unit within the Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project in the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. The project requires ground seeding of approximately 115 acres to improve vegetative species diversity and wildlife habitat, with work to be completed between January 10-24, 2025. The solicitation (140L6425Q0005) will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where technical proposals will be rated as either Acceptable or Unacceptable based on the contractor's approach and understanding of requirements. Quotes are due by January 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM MST, with questions accepted until January 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM MST. Technical proposals must detail the contractor's approach, capabilities, experience, and expertise, accompanied by a Price Summary using the provided Value Bid Schedule.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 with a size standard of $11.5 million, and will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract. The work will be performed in a remote location 57 miles south of St. George, Utah, requiring 4-wheel drive vehicle access and involving seed application using ground equipment. The BLM will provide the seed mix, which includes blue grama, sand dropseed, western wheatgrass, and globemallow, and the contractor must apply the seeds within 5 days of acquisition. Contractors must use GPS/GIS tracking to document coverage, ensure uniform seed distribution within a 10% variance, and avoid any ground disturbance. The project is subject to the Department of Labor Wage Determination for Mohave County, Arizona, with specific wage rates and benefits for various occupational categories. Delivery of services will be to the BLM Arizona Strip District Office in St. George, UT, with work to be completed under strict environmental and operational guidelines.