SOLICITATION NOTICE
F -- Utah - Seed Mixing & Storage
- Notice Date
- 8/25/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- BLM-UT UTAH STATE OFFICE* 440 WEST 200 SOUTH, SUITE 500 PO BOX 45155 SALT LAKE CITY UT 84101
- ZIP Code
- 84101
- Solicitation Number
- JSQ064160
- Response Due
- 9/8/2006
- Archive Date
- 8/25/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Bureau of Land Management, Salt Lake City, Utah has a requirement drill seeding approximately 1,552 acres located on 2 project areas in the Moab Field Office area. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation Number for this notice is RFQ JSQ064170. STATEMENT OF WORK: Line Item 1. Mix, Bag, Pallatize and Store 250,000lbs of seed. Unit Price $___________/lb Total Price $__________________ A. Description of Work: Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, and incidentals; and perform all work necessary to mix, bag, palletize and store all seed mix at an estimated 250,000 pounds of grass and browse seed according to formulas provided. Exact seed specie and quantity of specie mixed will depend upon seed availability and arrival at the time seed is mixed. Work in this project shall comply with all Federal, State and local regulations. B. Location: Work under this Contract shall be performed under the direction of the BLM Salt Lake Field Office 2370 South 2300 West Salt Lake City, Utah. C. Environmental Considerations: Work will be conducted indoors, preferably in a climate controlled environment, so as to keep seed viability at its highest. 1.02 REFERENCES: A Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor, from the following: EPA Regulatioclarityn Number 1471-123 FS* Federal Specification/Standard Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402 *Federal Specifications and catalogs may be obtained at Business Service Centers of Regional Offices of the General Services Administration. (Washington, DC; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; and Auburn, WA.) B. Referenced Codes with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. 1.03 DEFINITIONS: N/A 1.04 SUBMITTALS: N/A 1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE: A. Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. B Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern. 1.06 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS: A. Environmental Considerations: 1. Clean-up: Project sites shall be cleaned up, and all refuse removed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of materials in a manner consistent with State, Federal and local laws and for all expenses incurred with disposal. 1.07 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING: A. Work Schedule: The work schedules shall be submitted at the pre-work conference. PART 2: PRODUCTS (There are no applicable requirements) PART 3: EXECUTION 3.01 PROJECT MEETINGS: A Pre-Work Conference: 1. Notification: A pre-work conference will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date and place. The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract. 2. Attendance: The Contractor, subcontractors and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting. 3. Presentation: The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for each project and present the work schedule requested in these specifications. B. Progress Meetings: 1. Location: Meetings shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer. 2. Notification: Meetings may be called by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor. Request shall state who should attend. C. Final Inspection: 1. Location: Meeting shall be held at project sites, or as determined by the Contracting Officer. 2. Notification: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 3 working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspection. 3. Deficiencies: The Contractor shall correct all deficiencies and projects will be re-inspected by the Contracting Officer. 3.02 PREPARATION: A. Work Layout Requirements: The Contractor shall immediately upon entering the project site layout equipment, identify seed species, and begin work. PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 4.01 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT: A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment. 4.02 BASIS OF PAYMENT: A Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract. 1.01 SUMMARY: A. Description of Work: Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, and incidentals; and perform all work necessary to mix, bag palletize and store seed with a seed mixes estimated at 250,000 pounds of grass and browse seed according to formulas provided. Exact seed specie and quantity of specie mixed will depend upon seed availability and arrival at the time seed is mixed. Work in this project shall comply with all Federal, State and local regulations. B. Environmental Conditions: 1. Clean-up: Project sites shall be cleaned up, and all refuse removed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of materials in a manner consistent with State, Federal and local laws and for all expenses incurred with disposal. 1.02 DEFINITIONS: NA 1.03 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS: A. Equipment: Contractor shall provide seed mixing equipment, scale, seed bags, ties, marker or stamping mechanism (to identify seed mix), and plastic wrap (to help secure seed sacks on pallets). B. Seed Mixing and Storage Crew: Contractor shall furnish all necessary support personnel. All expenses relating to maintenance and operation of equipment shall be included in the unit price for mixing. C. Equipment: A forklift with operator shall be on site to assist in moving the seed D. Special Requirements: 1. Seed Storage: All seed shall be kept in a climate controlled environment, preferably indoors to retain seed viability which promotes adequate seed germination. Product must be properly bagged and stored to retain maximum life of the seed. The mixes will be utilized for rangeland use. 1.04 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY: A. Seed: Seed provided by the government shall be tested and determined to be weed free, and shall be separated by specie. B. Storage: Storage buildings and trailers for seed storage are on site. C. Equipment: A forklift with operator shall be on site to assist in moving the seed 1.05 SPECIFIC TASKS: A. Mixing: All seed shall be mixed prior to bagging. All mixed seed bags shall be weighed by the Contractor and are to range from 48 to 52 pounds per bag. Each bag shall be securely closed and labeled according to mix. Exact seed specie and quantity of specie mixed will depend upon seed availability and arrival at the time seed is mixed. Proposed seed mixtures shall be mixed in the following mix proportions: 1. 2. HATCH CR6M 354 Acres DUTCH CQY1 1651 Ac. Specie lbs Ordered lbs./ac Specie lbs Ordered lbs./ac Bozoisky Wildrye 354 1.00 Bozoisky Wildrye 1200 1.00 Snake River Bluebunch 708 2.00 Snake River Bluebunch 2400 2.00 Siberian Wheatgrass 708 2.00 Siberian Wheatgrass 2400 2.00 Western Wheatgrass 708 2.00 Western Wheatgrass 2400 2.00 Canby Bluegrass 354 1.00 Canby Bluegrass 1200 1.00 Thickspike Critana 0 0 Thickspike Critana 0 0 Alfalfa Ladak 177 0.50 Alfalfa Ladak 600 0.50 Blue Flax 266 0.75 Blue Flax 900 0.75 Western Yarrow 89 0.25 Western Yarrow 300 0.25 Hy Crest Wheatgrass 0 0 Hy Crest Wheatgrass 0 0 Wyoming Sagebrush 0 0 Wyoming Sagebrush 600 0.50 Forage Kochia 0 0 Forage Kochia 0 0 354 Acres Fly On Only 1200 of 1651 Acres Drill Total 3364 9.50 Total 12000 10.0 3. 4. BELL CQ45 838 Acres LITTLE COVE CQ5N 157 Acres Specie lbs Ordered Lbs./ac Specie lbs Ordered lbs./ac Bozoisky Wildrye 838 1.00 Bozoisky Wildrye 157 1.00 Snake River Bluebunch 1676 2.00 Snake River Bluebunch 314 2.00 Siberian Wheatgrass 1676 2.00 Siberian Wheatgrass 314 2.00 Western Wheatgrass 1676 2.00 Western Wheatgrass 314 2.00 Canby Bluegrass 838 1.00 Canby Bluegrass 157 1.00 Thickspike Critana 0 0 Thickspike Critana 0 0 Alfalfa Ladak 419 0.50 Alfalfa Ladak 79 0.50 Blue Flax 629 0.75 Blue Flax 118 0.75 Western Yarrow 210 0.25 Western Yarrow 39 0.25 Hy Crest Wheatgrass 0 0 Hy Crest Wheatgrass 0 0 Wyoming Sagebrush 0 0 Wyoming Sagebrush 65 0.41 Forage Kochia 0 0 Forage Kochia 0 0 157 Acres Fly On 838 Acres Fly On (Chain 440) 65 of 157 Broadcast & Harrow Total 7962 9.50 Total 1557 9.91 5. 6. DELLE CP2K 67 Acres SCORPIO CTD9 7887 Ac. Specie lbs Ordered lbs./ac Specie lbs Ordered lbs./ac Bozoisky Wildrye 67 1.00 Bozoisky Wildrye 7900 1.00 Snake River Bluebunch 0 0 Snake River Bluebunch 15800 2.00 Siberian Wheatgrass 110 1.64 Siberian Wheatgrass 15800 2.00 Western Wheatgrass 110 1.64 Western Wheatgrass 15800 2.00 Canby Bluegrass 0 0 Canby Bluegrass 7900 1.00 Thickspike Critana 0 0 Thickspike Critana 0 0 Alfalfa Ladak 0 0 Alfalfa Ladak 3900 0.49 Blue Flax 41 0.61 Blue Flax 5900 0.75 Western Yarrow 110 1.64 Western Yarrow 2000 0.25 Hy Crest Wheatgrass 14 0.21 Hy Crest Wheatgrass 0 0 Wyoming Sagebrush 0 0 Wyoming Sagebrush 0 0 Forage Kochia 55 0.82 Forage Kochia 0 0 55 of 67 Acres Drill 7887 Acres Fly On Total 440 7.56 Total 75000 7.50 7. 8. TWIN PEAKS CXY7 385 Acres DOUBLE DIAMOND CIFS 390 Acres Specie lbs Ordered lbs./ac Specie lbs Ordered lbs./ac Bozoisky Wildrye 350 0.91 Bozoisky Wildrye 400 1.03 Snake River Bluebunch 750 1.95 Snake River Bluebunch 800 2.05 Siberian Wheatgrass 800 2.08 Siberian Wheatgrass 800 2.05 Western Wheatgrass 750 1.95 Western Wheatgrass 400 1.03 Canby Bluegrass 400 1.04 Canby Bluegrass 200 0.51 Thickspike Critana 0 0 Thickspike Critana 0 0 Alfalfa Ladak 200 0.52 Alfalfa Ladak 400 1.03 Blue Flax 250 0.65 Blue Flax 200 0.51 Western Yarrow 100 0.26 Western Yarrow 40 0.10 Hy Crest Wheatgrass 0 0 Hy Crest Wheatgrass 0 0 Wyoming Sagebrush 0 0 Wyoming Sagebrush 0 0 Forage Kochia 0 0 Forage Kochia 0 0 350 Acres Fly On 390 Acres Drill Total 3600 9.36 Total 3240 8.31 The solicitation document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12, dated August 4, 2006. The following FAR clauses are applicable under this solicitation/synopsis: 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (http://www.arnet.gov/far), 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-2, Evaluation of Offers. 1. Technical Capability: Contractor to be regularly established in the business called for in this solicitation. Provide information requested on types of tractors listed in Statement of Work. 2. Past Performance: The Government may, at its discretion, base past performance on past knowledge and previous experience with the contractor, supply or service being provided, customer survey or other reasonable basis. 3 Price. Technical and Past Performance, when combined are of significantly greater importance when compared to price. (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise, furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercials Items (Offeror to provide complete copy with offer); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; 9.1452.212-05, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items - Department of the Interior (Deviation); 52.204-06, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number; 52.216 -27, Single or Multiple Awards; 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification; 52.224-2, Privacy Act; 52.242-15, Stop-Work Order; 52.242-17, Government Delay of Work; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; 1452.228-70, Liability Insurance - Department of the Interior;52.228-5, Insurance - Work on a Government Installation; 52.246-20, Warranty of Services; 52.233-02, Service of Protest; 9.1452.233-2, Service of Protest - Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) (Deviation); 9.1510.283, Contracting Officer's Representative; 9.552.232-73, Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; 52.237-01, Site Visit; 52.219-06, Notice of Small Business Set-aside; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-221, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans; 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies; 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items; 52. 232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended; 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment; 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract - Price Adjustment. The North American Industry Classification System number for this solicitation is 115311 size $6.5M. Offers are due no later than August 31, 2006. This system is 100% set-aside for small business. See Numbered Note 1. All offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor's Registration (CCR) System. You may register at: www.ccr.gov.
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