MODIFICATION
F -- PREPARATION OF NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA
- Notice Date
- 7/8/2004
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Virginia State Office, 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 209, Richmond, VA, 23229-5014
- ZIP Code
- 23229-5014
- Solicitation Number
- NRCS-10-VA-04
- Response Due
- 7/21/2004
- Point of Contact
- Denise Darby, Contract Specialist, Phone 804-287-1630, Fax 804-287-1734,
- E-Mail Address
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denise.darby@va.usda.gov
- Description
- The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Virginia announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the preparation of nutrient management plans. The process will involve meeting with farm operators and developing plans for the applications of nutrients in the form of commercially obtained fertilizer and/or animal manures. Proposals are sought for two areas in Virginia which are: Service Unit Area #1 consisting of the counties of Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah, Page, Rockingham, and Augusta. Service Unit #5 consisting of the counties of Westmoreland, Northumberland, Richmond, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Gloucester, Essex, King and Queen, King William, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Charles City, James City and York. PROJECT INFORMATION: Nutrient management plans are required by NRCS as a component of conservation plans developed to the Resource Management System (RMS) level of treatment and as a component of a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP) to address conservation needs of livestock operations. Nutrient management planning requires a field visit and discussions with the producer, current soil test information (less than three years old), yield results, field specific information on environmentally sensitive information, calculations of soil loss and P-Index if animal manures or bio solids are used on the tract, appropriate analyses of manure or organic nutrient source, development of a plan document and delivery and explanation of the plan to the producer. All nutrient management plans must be consistent with other conservation practices planned for the tract. Consultation with NRCS to review planned conservation practices will be necessary to insure consistent recommendations to the producer. For all fields receiving animal manures or biosolids, a field risk assessment will be performed in accordance with NRCS Nutrient Management Standard #590. The planner will evaluate the current soil test results to perform this risk assessment. If the soil test results indicate a phosphorous level less than twenty (20) percent saturation (Mehlich 1 test), the planner will be allowed to base organic fertilizer recommendations on the nitrogen requirements of the desired crop. If the soil saturation level is greater than sixty five (65) percent (Melich 1 test), no additional phosphorous applications will be allowed. For all soil test results between twenty (20) and sixty five (65) percent, the planner will be required to calculate the desired target application level by the use of the Phosphorous Index. The current version of the P-Index for Virginia (developed by Virginia Tech) will be the only acceptable methods. If an updated version is released during the contract period, all new plans currently not started will be completed using the new version. Plan format and content will be consistent with providing all information necessary to meet Commonwealth of Virginia Nutrient Management regulations 4 VAC 5-15-140 (Nutrient Management Plan Content). The use of state developed nutrient management software is encouraged but not required. The use of GIS produced field maps is permitted. All plans will be signed by a nutrient management planner certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition, all plans will be signed by the producer indicating that the plan has been developed, delivered, and explained. It is estimated that plans will be written for approximately 15,000 acres. The government contemplates the award of one or more multiple firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts. Tasks may be directed based on qualifications of the firms. Firms will be permitted to submit proposals for single counties listed within the Service Unit Areas as well as all counties listed. It is anticipated that the contract period will be from contract award through September 30, 2005. This will be a performance based service contract. The government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $150,000. Task orders will be negotiated for individual plan development on individual tracts, but the task order may cover multiple tracts for the same individual. The person signing the plan must be currently certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia?s Department of Conservation and Recreation Nutrient Management program and prove experience in developing nutrient management plans. A sample plan indicating prior performance is required in the RFP submission. In addition, consideration will be given to the amount of planning (acres) a prospective firm indicates can be achieved in the contract time period. Firms responding to this announcement will be evaluated on the following factors which are shown in descending order of importance. (1) Price (2) Specialized experience and technical competency in the type of planning required. Evaluation will be based on the extent of directly related experience in developing nutrient management plans. (3) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance. (4) Capacity to accomplish the work. Evaluation will be based upon the number of personnel available to produce plans, the quantity of work planned and the schedule of completion. (5) Past performance on contracts with other government agencies to develop nutrient management plans including the quality and timeliness of performance under previous contracts. References with telephone numbers must be provided. (6) Location in the general geographic area. Firms or individuals must indicate the Service unit area, county or counties for which they would like to be considered. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) is 541690. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for an award of a Federal Contract (www.ccr.gov). In addition, prior to award all firms must be listed as a Technical Service Provider (TSP) for nutrient management planning. For information go to http://techreg.usda.gov. The Request for Proposal will be available on or about June 15, 2004. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.
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