Wolfhole lake LRP-s. Seeding application

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Region is soliciting quotations for the Wolfhole Lake Landscape Restoration Project - South Unit Seeding Application, which involves seeding 273 acres of BLM-administered lands in Mohave County, Arizona. The project aims to improve vegetative species diversity, enhance wildlife habitat, and restore rangeland health by reintroducing native plant species such as blue grama, galleta grass, bottlebrush squirreltail, and Indian ricegrass. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be evaluated based on the lowest-priced quotation that meets the technical specifications. The solicitation requires GPS-guided seeding equipment with precise tracking capabilities and a seed application rate of 13.3 lbs per acre. Quotations must be submitted electronically by May 5, 2025, at 1700 MD, with an extended deadline of May 19, 2025, following recent amendments to the solicitation.

The contract is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 115112 with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. The period of performance is from August 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025, with a final delivery date of September 1, 2025. The project is located approximately 25 miles south of St. George, Utah, in a remote area requiring 4-wheel drive vehicles for site access. Contractors will be responsible for transporting government-furnished seed, ensuring uniform seed distribution, and implementing dust abatement measures. The wage determination for the project (No. 1977-0211) establishes minimum wage rates ranging from $14.61 to $26.83 per hour, with additional benefits including health and welfare provisions. The solicitation is being managed by the BLM Arizona State Office, with Contracting Officer Rachel Henriques as the primary point of contact.