W. P. Franklin Visitor Center USACE- Alva, FL Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcover

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-05 (7 March 2022).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 111421 Nursery and Tree Production, with a small business size standard of $1.0 Million.

The Jacksonville District USACE Contracting Division- Procurement Section is seeking to purchase Trees, Shrubs and Groundcover for the W.P. Franklin Visitor Center located in Alva, Florida.

All interested companies must provide a quotation for the following:

The contractor shall furnish: A quantity of eight hundred sixty-four tree species in 3-gallon containers with heights 2-4 feet l, a quantity of one thousand two hundred forty shrubs/mid canopy species with heights from 1-3 feet in 3-gallon containers, twenty thousand groundcover/ wildflower plants from 1- 2 feet in 1-gallon containers or flower liners. The plant species are listed below by quantity and type. IAW the Purchase Description.

Supplies- Purchase Description:

General Features:

                                                                                                                      Gallon/Height

       Trees                                                                    Qty                               3 gallon/ 2-4 feet

Slash Pine (Pinus elliottii)                                        280                                3 Gallon/2-4 feet

Sand Pine (Pinus clausa)                                             280                                  3 Gallon/2-4 feet

Myrsine (Myrsine cubana)                                          280                                  3 Gallon/2-4 feet

Cabbage Palm (Sabal palmetto)                                 275                                  3 Gallon/2-4 feet

Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)                                        8                                 3 Gallon/2-4 feet

Red Maple (Acer rubrum)                                                  8                                 3 Gallon/2-4 feet

Dahoon Holly (Ilex cassine)                                              8                                 3 Gallon/2-4 feet                            

Gumbo Limbo (Bursera simaruba)                                 8                                 3 Gallon/2-4 feet                            

Southern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)                 8                                 3 Gallon/2-4 feet                             

General Features Continued:                                                                                                                                                                

Gallon/ Height

Shrubs/Mid Canopy Plants                                          Qty                                       3 gallon/ 1-3 feet               

  Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera)                                      300                                3 gallon/ 1-3 feet

   American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)        300                              3 gallon/ 1-3 feet

   Simpson’s Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans)               300                               3 gallon/ 1-3 feet

   Wild Coffee (Psychotria nervosa)                                               300                              3 gallon/ 1-3 feet

   Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)                                        300                                3 gallon/ 1-3 feet 

   Florida Native White (Lantana involucrate)             10                                   3 gallon/ 1-3 feet 

   Rusty Lyonia  (Lyonia ferruginea)                               9                                     3 gallon/ 1-3 feet

   Coontie (Zamia pumila)                                                  10                                   3 gallon/ 1-3 feet

   Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)                                    10                                    3 gallon/ 1-3 feet

   Spanish Bayonet (Yucca aloifolia)                               10                                     3 gallon/ 1-3 feet

Groundcover/Wildflower                                                  Qty                       Gallon/ Height/Length

                                                                                                                      1gallon/ 1-2 feet/2” liner

Wiregrass(Aristida stricta)                                                 4900                    1-2 gallon/ 1-2 feet    

 Silver Lovegrass (Eragrostis elliotii)                             4900                     1-2 gallon/ 1-2 feet     

Grayfeather Flower (Liatris spicata)                               4900                      2” liner*/ 1-2 feet

Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis)                                 4860                       1-2 gallon/ 1-2 feet   

Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis spectabilis)                     4800                       1-2 gallon/ 1-2 feet   

The Government shall inspect 100% of the materials delivered on-site.   

Delivery and Acceptance is required within 120 days of contract award.

Ship to Address:

U.S.A.C.E. W.P. Franklin Visitor Center

17850 N Franklin Lock Rd, Alva, FL 33920

Delivery shall be provided Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Contractor shall coordinate and prepare delivery schedules and submit it for approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order will be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value to the government, utilizing lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA), simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. Price will be evaluated by adding the sub total price for trees, shrubs, and groundcover to determine a total evaluated price (TEP). Quotes will be ranked in price order from lowest to highest based on the Total Evaluated Price (TEP). If the lowest ranked TEP quote is found to have fair and reasonable pricing, the Government will complete a responsibility determination in accordance with the criteria specified in FAR 9.104-1. If found responsible, the evaluation process stops at this point as that offer represents the best value to the Government. If the quoter is found to be non-responsible, the next lowest ranked TEP quote will be evaluated. This process will continue (in order of ascending (TEP) until a quoter is found to have fair and reasonable pricing and the quoter is deemed responsible.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at acquisition.gov.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.  Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications online in the System for Award Management in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services.” If paragraph (b)(2) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.  

Additional FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, that apply to this acquisition are contained in the attached combined synopsis/solicitation.

Additional Provisions that apply to this acquisition are contained in the attached combined synopsis/solicitation. 

Additional Clauses that apply to this acquisition are contained in the attached combined synopsis/solicitation.

Fill-In Clauses that apply to this acquisition are contained in the attached combined synopsis/solicitation.

Please read the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation in its entirety to ensure your quote is complete with the required information when submitted.

Point of Contact for Solicitation:

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to:

Contract Specialist: David Shingleton David.M.Shingleton@usace.army.mil 904-232-1619

Contracting Officer: Gerald Garvey Gerald.L.Garvey@usace.army.mil 904-232-3055

ATTACHMENTS:

Blank Pricing Sheet- Trees, Shrubs, Groundcover

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation