MODIFICATION
F -- Nutrient Management Plans
- Notice Date
- 12/5/2003
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Iowa State Office, 693 Federal Building 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309-2180
- ZIP Code
- 50309-2180
- Solicitation Number
- NRCS-01-IA-04
- Point of Contact
- Michelle Bales, Contract Specialist, Phone 515-284-4506, Fax 515-284-4767,
- E-Mail Address
-
michelle.bales@ia.usda.gov
- Description
- The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking assistance from private sector individuals, firms and entities to assist clients to develop nutrient management plans in various counties in Iowa. These nutrient management plans are for private individuals and are being developed as one component of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, commonly referred to as the 2002 Farm Bill. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other items and support necessary to provide the services as solicited. The period of performance will be from February 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004. It is estimated that each typical nutrient management plan will require approximately three (3) staff days of assistance to complete. Contracts will likely comprise from 6 to 50 nutrient management plans in one or more counties in Iowa. Some plans will include utilization of livestock manure, some will not. Nutrient management plans shall be developed in accordance with all applicable NRCS policy and criteria which can be found at the following websites: NRCS Field Office Technical Guide, http://efotg.nrcs.usda.gov. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing local data and information to implement the "Considerations" section of the Nutrient Management Standard (590). Nutrient management plan development will require an understanding of agronomy, soil conservation and nutrient management practices, and good communication skills. Some nutrient management plans may be a component of a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan for livestock operations. The respondents must now be or must demonstrate the ability to become certified Technical Service Providers (TSP) in the category of 'Nutrient Management - Organic and Inorganic' within 45 days of contract award. Information about TSP certification is available at http://techreg.usda.gov/. Questions relating to this process may be directed to Mr. Thomas O'Connor at (515)-323-2224, or e-mail at tom.oconnor@ia.usda.gov . Proposals from contractors will be evaluated on technical capability, personnel qualifications, past performance and price. This is a pre-solicitation notice. A separate "Request for Proposal" will be advertised for each of the selected counties or groups of counties in Iowa, as soon as workload areas are identified.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Various Counties in Iowa
- Record
- SN00481857-W 20031207/031205211753 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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