Vegetative Maintenance & Seeding on Wisconsin Wetlands Reserve Easements

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

The solicitation number AG-3C78-S-16-0056 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The acquisition procedures at FAR Parts 12 & 13 are being utilized. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed-price, commercial contract. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote responds to the terms of this RFQ and is the best value for the Government.

Description of services include the establishment of native vegetation on 5 wetland restoration sites in 4 counties (Adams, Waushara, Marquette, and Outagamie) in Wisconsin. The average site is 15 acres. Prepare 3 of the sites with mowing and herbicide in the summer of 2016. Provide seed that meets NRCS criteria. Sow seeds on 5 sites during the dormant season of late 2016 or early 2017. Mow weeds on 5 sites during spring and summer of 2017 & 2018. Complete all work in accordance with the attached NRCS plans and specifications.

Please refer to the following documents which are hereby incorporated and made a part of this solicitation:
• Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (1 page)
• Attachment 2 - Maps (6 pages)
• Attachment 3 - Pricing Sheet (1 page)
• Attachment 4 - Vendor Information Sheet (1 page)
• Attachment 5 - Service Contract Wage Determination (20 pages)

Offers are due no later than Thursday September 1, 2016, 3:00pm CT. Offers will be directed to the following address:
USDA NRCS
Attn: Amy J. Smith, Contracting Officer
316 W. Boone Avenue, Suite 450
Spokane, WA 99201-2348

Emailed offers will be accepted. Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead, signed, dated and sent via email to Amy Smith, Contracting Officer at amy.smith2@wdc.usda.gov no later than Thursday September 1, 2016, 3:00pm CT.

This solicitation is being conducted as a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 115112; the size standard is $7.5 million. For more information on size standards visit http://www.sba.gov/size. Active SAM registration is required in order to be awarded this contract and must remain active throughout the period of performance.

This RFQ documents and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89 effective August 15, 2016.