RECOVERY* Tellico- Aquatic Resource Monitoring , Nantahala NF, NC

This award was the result of a competitive solicitation resulting in a fixed price award

SF30 Amendment #1



The purpose of this amendment is:





1) provide a revised Section B - Schedule of Items



2) provide changes/clarifications to the specifications as

shown on the attached document.



3) provide exhibit #2A - revised Snowbird map



4) provide Pre-bid sign-in meeting sheet



5) to extend the due date from May 21, 2010 to 12:00pm EST May 24, 2010





All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

*RECOVERY*



This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.



This project is for a multi-year aquatic monitoring on the Upper Tellico and Upper Snowbird Creek Watersheds in the Tusquitee and Cheoah Ranger Districts of the Nantahala National Forest. The contractor will use the Basinwide Visual Estimation Technique (BVET) to monitor stream habitat and fish in the Upper Tellico and Upper Snowbird Creek Watersheds. Pebble counts and measures of pH and temperature in streams will also be assessed. The contractor will use a Best Management Practice (BMP) assessment to monitor decommissioned and rehabilitated roads on the Upper Tellico Watershed. The contractor shall furnish all equipment, supplies and supervision to perform BVET and BMP monitoring as well as all other required sampling.





Price range: Between $250,000 and $500,000



This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.10)

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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

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An organized site visit has been scheduled for:



Date: May 12, 2010 (Site Visit to follow meeting so plan to be there for a few hours)

Time: 8:30am EST



Those interested in attending will meet at:

Tusquitee Ranger District Office

123 Woodland Drive

Murphy, NC, 28906 828-837-5152



Turn off U.S. 64 on Hiwassee Street in front of Haywood Bank. Go two blocks to sign.

For Further information Contact the COR/Project Manager Mr. David White at:828-257-4220





Instructions to Bidders

Please submit 2 copies of completed: Section A (SF1449) , Section B (Schedule of Items) and a narrative/supporting documentation addressing your firms qualifications as they apply to Section M (Evaluation Factors).





Bids due =========

NOTICE: Quotations must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00pm EST on May 21 , 2010

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING:



USDA FOREST SERVICE - EROC EAST

1720 PEACHTREE ROAD NW - Suite 700

ATLANTA, GA., 30309

Attn. Mark Kamholtz or Lisa Browning

Please also clearly reference the solicitation number AG-4419-S-10-0594 on the outside of the mailer/package.



Please write your DUNS and TIN number in Box 17A of the SF1449.



NO FAXES, E-MAILS OR OTHER ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED*************



All vendors are required to be registered in both ORCA and the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award. , http://www.ccr.gov/