Recovery--F--native plant services at orilla verde

RECOVERY COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR THE NATIVE PLANTING SERVICES AT ORILLA VERDE. THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED FROM THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND INVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009.

THIS PROJECT IS 100% SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), New Mexico State Office, intends to award a single, firm fixed-price contract to an eligible small business concern for the Recovery Native Planting Services under NAICS 561730 with a size standard of $7.0. The work consists of land treatment services to deep plant trees and shrubs, including installation of protective fencing for all tree species, on public lands being managed for noxious weed control and native plant restoration. The project site is located in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area, Taos County, New Mexico. The estimated period of performance is 90 calendar days from award.

The solicitation is available electronically at www.FedConnect.net. Paper copies are no longer available. Responses are due 5:00 P.M. MST Wednesday, March 3, 2010 to BLM NMSO, Attn: Andrea Leal. Responses can be sent by mail to 435 Montano Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, fax 505-761-8911, or electronically via FedConnect.

The awarded small business contractor is subject to Section 1512(c) of the ARRA which requires each contractor to report on it use of ARRA funds under the awarded contract. These reports will be made available to the public. Additional information is available at www.recovery.gov.