Trail Assessments, trail design/ layout and trail planning of Multi-Use Trail on the Sam Houston Ranger District, National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation to solicit and award a firm fixed price (FFP) stand-alone Purchase Order for commercial services that utilize FAR Subpart 12.6 streamlined commercial item procedures in conjunction with FAR Subpart 13 simplified acquisition procedures for Trail Assessment (41 Miles) for Sam Houston Ranger District, National Forest and Grasslands of Texas. 

The Contractor shall furnish equipment, materials, tools, labor, transportation, and supervision to provide Trail Assessment for approximately 41 miles of the Multi-Use Trail on the Sam Houston Ranger district on the National Forest and Grasslands of Texas in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and attached Map. 

The basis for award is Relative Experience/Past Performance and Price Reasonableness.  To be awarded this contract, Contractors MUST be active in SAM at the time solicitations are due as prescribed in FAR 52.204-7.

This solicitation is 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. 

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code associated with this procurement is 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services $7.00Mil and the Primary Service Code (PSC) is F099 Natural Resources/Conservation- Other.

The Period of Performance (PoP) is 365 days from date of award, with an estimated start date of 01 August 2022.

Although a group Site Visit is not scheduled if you need to see the site(s) the POC is the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Heather Spencer and can be reached via e-mail heather.spencer@usda.gov or 936-344-6205.  You must contact Ms. Spencer NLT 26 April 2022.

All questions must be emailed to Rakeem Bolden, the Contract Specialist, rakeem.bolden@usda.gov by COB 26 April 2022.

The Proposal Due Date:  29 April 2022 @ 12PM CT via e-mail to rakeem.bolden@usda.gov.

CONTRACTORS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS (proposals may be deemed unresponsive if these documents are not provided at the time quotes are due):

1. SF-1449 – Page 1 complete Block 23, 24 & 30
2. Schedule of Items – Page 3
3. Section F – Page 14
4. Relevant Experience Questionnaire

NOTE: The Forest Service will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.