MODIFICATION
F -- Survey trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle
- Notice Date
- 12/30/2003
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Administrative Services Division/Contracting, 100 North 6TH Street Butler Square 5TH Floor, Minneapolis, MN, 55403
- ZIP Code
- 55403
- Solicitation Number
- 014-M-APHIS-04
- Response Due
- 1/26/2004
- Archive Date
- 2/10/2004
- Point of Contact
- Margie Thorson, Contract Administrator, Phone 612-336-3209, Fax 612-370-2106,
- E-Mail Address
-
Margie.P.Thorson@usda.gov
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), will be soliciting offers for a contract(s) to survey trees for detection of the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), Anoplphora glabripennis (Motschulsky) in conjunction with officials of the State of Illinois. APHIS is planning to survey trees that are hosts for the ALB for signs of infestation. The program is necessary to reduce the potential for damage of tress from this major pest. The Asian longhorned beetle bores into and kills a variety of tree species including f maple, elm, chestnut, birch, poplar, ash, and willow. This nonnative pest has the potential to spread to other areas of the United States and cause extensive losses to ornamental and commercial tree species. As a consequence, the Secretary of Agriculture has declared an emergency and is committing extensive resources to eliminate this pest and restore the urban forest. The work will include survey by bucket truck, tree climber, or any other means to thoroughly inspect trees on public and private property as directed. The Asian longhorned beetle currently infests the following areas in the Chicago area of the State of Illinois: Chicago, Revenswood, Kilbourn Park, Addison (DuPage County), Summit and All Saints. APHIS reserves the right to award more than one contract, however, at this time the Contracting Officer anticipates awarding a single contract for the Chicago area. Firm-fixed price contract(s) will be awarded, covering the period from date of award (approximately on or before FEBRUARY 2, 2004), through September 30, 2004, and will include four unilateral option years. A post award orientation will be scheduled approximately on or before FEBRUARY 9, 2004. Tree surveyings will begin approximately on February 17, 2004. SIC Code: 0783; Small Business Size Standard: $5.0 million average annual receipts over three years. All responsible sources may submit an offer for consideration, however, evaluation preference will be given to responsive and responsible offerors that qualify as Hubzone small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, or women-owned small businesses, in accordance with the evaluation criteria identified for the solicitation. The solicitation will be released on or about December 15, 2003. To download a copy of the solicitation, please visit our web site at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mpls/contracts/cbd.html. The government intends to provide the solicitation and all amendments via this web site only. NOTIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE SENT TO OFFEROR REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF THE SOLICITATION NOR ANY OF ITS AMENDMENTS. IT IS THE OFFEROR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THIS WEBSITE PERIODICALLY FOR UPDATES. One may also submit a written or faxed request stating name, address, telephone number, e-mail and solicitation number to the Contract Specialist, Margie Thorson at facsimile number (612) 370-2106. Telephone requests will not be accepted.
- Place of Performance
- Address: State of Illinois
- Zip Code: 60618
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 60618
- Record
- SN00496842-W 20040101/031230211644 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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