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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 17, 2007 FBO #2029
SOLICITATION NOTICE

F -- Soil Survey and Data Collection of Marcial Fire Area - - Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, Socorro County, New Mexico

Notice Date

6/15/2007
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Contracting and General Services U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service PO Box 1306, Room 5108 Albuquerque NM 87103
 

ZIP Code

87103
 

Solicitation Number

201817Q023
 

Response Due

7/13/2007
 

Archive Date

6/14/2008
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 201817Q023 is issued as a Request for Quotes. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-27. The clauses and provisions referenced in this solicitation can be found in full text format at http://www.arnet.gov/far. This solicitation is 100% Set Aside for Small Business. The contract type will be firm fixed price. The associated NAICS Code is 541360 and the small business size standard is $4.5 million. The Department of Labor Wage Determination that applies to this procurement: 2005-2361, Rev. No. 3, Dated 05/29/2007. The full text of the above wage determination may be obtained at www.wdol.gov. PROJECT SITE: The Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, San Antonio, New Mexico (Socorro County), was the site of an extensive fire in May of 2006. The Marcial Fire consumed approximately 802 acres on the Refuge. Refuge staff has begun rehabilitation efforts in the area and requires a soil survey and analysis of approximately 300 to 350 acres of this burned area. The area was standing dead (chemically treated) salt cedar prior to the fire. Sprouting in the survey area is variable with the majority of the sprouts occurring in the cottonwood forest (approximately 70 acres). This forest was not completely consumed. The remainder of the area is very open, with only stumps and skeletons of salt cedar remaining. A topographic survey has been completed on the project area. Soil conditions in the project area will determine in part the success of subsequent planting, seeding, or water management. It is therefore necessary to complete a soil inventory prior to plant establishment and water delivery infrastructure. STATEMEN TOF WORK: SCOPE OF SOIL SURVEY AND DATA COLLECTION OF MARCIAL FIRE AREA The scope of the soil survey and data collection activities includes: a. Initial assessment of the site. b. Order 2 soil survey - portion of project a. Field description and classification of soils c. Order 1 soil survey - portion of project a. Field description and classification of soils b. Laboratory analysis of soil samples d. Soil Salinity Assessment (EM-38 survey) e. Report describing the results and significance of findings a. Presentation of data in terms of suitability for revegetation b. Map preparation (ARCGIS 9.2 or equivalent) and presentation These studies are technical in nature and need to be conducted by professionals who can document a high degree of competence in the field of soil science. Significant decisions will be based upon this study, and it is imperative that the data be technically sound and appropriate to rehabilitation objectives. A national certification program for soil scientists has been employed for a number of years by the Soil Science Society of America and the American Society of Agronomy. The Refuge will require any professional who conducts these studies to be a Certified Professional Soil Classifier under the ARCPACS program. Specifications for Soil Survey of Marcial Fire Area Detailed procedural guidelines for conducting soil surveys of varying levels of intensity are prepared and published by the The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The Bosque del Apache NWR (Refuge) requires an extensive soil survey of areas burned during the Marcial Fire (2006). Tasks include: The first phase of the project includes initial screening of the area (330 acres). This phase includes air photo interpretation (photography provided by the Refuge) of predicted soil chemistry based on vegetation, ground-truthing of this predictions, and minimal test holes and soil salinity measurements to confirm conclusions. This information would be summarized to determine which areas are predicted to have suitable soils for woody riparian plant establishment. The second phase of the project includes an Order 2 survey of those areas not suitable for woody riparian plant establishment. This survey is expected to cover the majority of the project area. This survey would follow the protocol established by the National Cooperative Soil Suvey and the NRCS and include: 1. Soils description to series with inclusions described, general soil texture for each series, a range of soil salinity for each series. 2. A map showing the series determined present on the project area surveyed to this level. The third phase of the project includes an Order 1 survey of those areas suitable for woody riparian plant establishment. This survey would follow the protocol established by the National Cooperative Soil Survey and the NRCS and include: 1. Accurate description and classification of the soils within the area. This includes detailed soil profile examination, classification and documentation of soils according to the NRCS Soil Taxonomy system. Properties should be described to a depth of at least 5 feet and should include as a minimum: (1) soil texture, (2) soil structure, (3) pH, (4) soil salinity and sodicity, (5) estimated available water capacity, (6) estimated permeability, and (7) depth to seasonal water table. Other site-specific features that might affect revegetation/rehabilitation efforts should be noted as well. These activities should be done in full accordance with the National Cooperative Soil Survey guidelines. 2. Soil sample collection: Sufficient soil samples will be collected for the accurate classification and description of the soils. At least one soil profile of each soil taxonomic unit will be sampled and analyzed. Tests will include (1) texture by hydrometer, (2) pH of the soil saturated paste, (3) electrical conductivity of the soil saturation paste extract, (4) sodium adsorption ratio of the soil saturation extract, and (5) calcium carbonate equivalent (surface soil only). 3. Accurate mapping of soil types in the area. The base map should be photographic and at a scale of at least 1:12,000. USGS orthophotographs are suitable for base mapping. The maps should be digitized into ARCGIS 9.2 or ARCINFO for use in subsequent analyses. 4. Interpretation of soil types for revegetation suitability. Suitability criteria will be developed, specific to the area, for revegetation. These criteria will be developed jointly with the project soil scientist and either Fish and Wildlife Service, Bosque del Apache NWR biology staff. Each soil map unit will be rated according to these criteria. The fourth phase of the project includes non-intrusive survey of the field soil salinity. The technology, developed by the U.S. Salinity Laboratory of the U.S.D. A. Agricultural Research Service, uses an instrument called the EM-38. The EM-38 measures bulk soil conductivity, which can be accurately correlated to soil salinity. The EM-38 when employed with an accurate GPS system, can quickly establish hundreds of data points in an area at which soil salinity can be characterized in depth increments of .75 meters to 1.5 meters. These data, when properly interpreted, can indicate the need and quantity of soil leaching and salinity reclamation on a very detailed scale. When utilized with the properties described in the soil survey, a complete set of soil data information is established to assist the land manager in the selection of appropriate remediation practices. The last phase of the project is report preparation. A report describing the methods and presenting the results of both the Order 1 soil survey and the EM-38 survey, along with digitized maps, both in electronic and paper form will be submitted to the Refuge (4 copies electronically, 1 hard copy). The report will include all procedures, including the initial screening process, protocol followed, raw data (as appendices) and analysis. Technical Point of Contact: Gina Dello Russo, Ecologist U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Ph: 505-835-1828 E-mail: gina_dellorusso@fws.gov Contracting Point of Contact: Lisa Rodriguez, Contracting Officer U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Ph: 505-248-6797 E-mail: lisa_rodriguez@fws.gov QUALITY CONTROL: Contractor to perform quality control on all work to ensure accuracy standards are met. PERFORMANCE TIME: 30 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. BASIS OF AWARD: Award will be maded based on a best value analysis to include price, past performance, and quality. Quoters should include past performance information along with their quote. In addition, please include a short paragraph stating your approach to quality control. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Responses should include the qualifications of personnel. Costs for this project should include cost per acre for each phase of the project. If necessary, a scale of costs for 0-50 acres, 50-100 acres and 100- 500 acres should be included to refine the estimate for tasks accomplished on smaller or larger parcels of land. Submit quotes to: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Division of Contracting & General Services, 500 Gold Avenue, SW, Room 5108, Albuquerque, NM 87102, ATTN: Lisa Rodriguez, Contracting Officer. Fax quotes or e-mail quotes will not be accepted. QUOTES ARE DUE JULY 13, 2007 BY 4:30 PM LOCAL TIME.
 

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Place of Performance

Address: Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, 1001 Highway 1, San Antonio, New Mexico (Socorro County)

Zip Code: 87832

Country: USA
 

Record

SN01320372-W 20070617/070615223958 (fbodaily.com)
 

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