Project Inspector

This is a special notice to inform the public that the USDA FS International Institute of Tropical Forestry intends to award a sole source acquisition to Edgardo Martinez, Engineer of San Juan, Puerto Rico to act as the government's Project Inspector, reporting to the Contracting Officer any and all progress and problems as they occur. Due to the sensitivity of the project with the local government, short time frame and his expertise in the local state and federal requirements associated with the rehabilitiation of the El Vivero Cambalache nursery and the Virgin Islands; Mr. Martinez is the one and only one that has the qualifications and experience in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1.
The rehabilitation work consists of work on the existing irrigation system, installing three shade houses, installing ten hoop houses, repair and replace irrigation system, repair well, pump and pipe, check and repair electronics and wiring for soil mixing and pot filling equipment in the machinery shed; assemble a seed testing laboratory; assemble germination room.
This position is a temporary position which may last up to a year continguent on weather conditions due to upcoming hurricane season.
The total amount of this contract will not exceed $47,283.00.
This acquisition is set aside for a Very Small Business to help promote economic stability after a natural disaster for Puerto Rico.
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