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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 13, 2007 FBO #2086
SOLICITATION NOTICE

F -- Hardwood Reforestation

Notice Date

8/11/2007
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

R4 Contracting and Grant Services Division U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services 1875 Century Blvd. Suite 310 Atlanta GA 30345
 

ZIP Code

30345
 

Solicitation Number

401817Q218
 

Response Due

8/27/2007
 

Archive Date

8/10/2008
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 under Simplified Acquistionprocedures in Subpart 13.5 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicictation will not be used in this notice.The solicitation number for this acquisition is RFQ 401817Q218 and is being issued as a request for Quote. This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)Code 115310. The Fish and Wildlife Service contemplates award of firm fixed price contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation. This procurement is for approximately 232,203 hardwood seedling and reforestation of approximately 679.1 acres. This reforestation will be conducted in various location in Conway, Arkansas. This is a total small business set-aside. A firm fixed price commercial order will be issued. NAICS Code: 115310, Size Standard: $6.5 million. Anticipated award date will be on or about 09/08/2007. SCOPE OF WORK/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLANTING HARDWOOD SEEDLINGS I. General A. Current contract work will include hand planting of bottomland hardwood seedlings (approximately 232,203 ), furnished by the contractor, on approximately 679.1 acres, plus or minus 100 acres in Arkansas. B. All work will be coordinated and supervised by a designated representative of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and shall meet or exceed forest industry standards for reforestation of hardwood seedlings. C. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all supplies, materials, equipment, and personnel required to fulfill the terms of this contract. D. Planting to begin no earlier than Dec. 1, 2007. Once initiated, all work shall be completed within a one to two month period, weather and ground conditions permitting. All work should be completed no later than March 15, 2008. Any exceptions must be agreed upon by both parties in advance of the cutoff date. II. Technical Specifications for Tree Establishment Planting stock will be delivered by the contractor on the day the planting operation is to begin. The contractor will be responsible for seedling care. Extreme care shall be exercised to insure that seedlings are kept moist and cool (especially during storage) at all times prior to and during planting. A. Machine or hand-planted with a dibble bar (10 inches long), planting will be done under optimum conditions. Soil moisture will be adequate for seedling survival. Planting will be avoided during freezing conditions and in frozen ground. Seedlings will be planted from December 1 through March 15. Hardwood seedlings will be planted on a proven and acceptable spacing which will yield an approximate density of 302 seedlings per acre. They will be planted using approximately 12' X 12' spacing as a guide to direct the planting unless otherwise directed by Service personnel. Planted seedling density and spacing will be determined by a Service representative and will not drop more than 5% below that required rate. Seedlings will be kept moist during the planting process. Planting bags or similar devices are required for all planters. All seedlings will be carried in planting bags prior to and during planting operations to protect the seedlings. Every effort should be made to remove only one seedling from the planting bag at a time. The contractor is to exercise care in separating and handling trees to avoid stripping or damaging roots. Only the number of seedlings that can be placed in and removed from the planting bags without injury to seedlings will be carried by planting personnel. Only bald cypress, swamp tupelo gum, overcup oak, bitter pecan or green ash seedlings may be planted in standing water. These species will only be planted in water less than 6 inches in depth. No other species will be planted in temporarily ponded water greater than 2 inches in depth. B. A minimum of 85% of the trees planted must meet the following planting specifications: 1) Hardwood seedlings will have a top length of at least 18 inches; 2)The diameter of the root collar (the part of the root just below ground level) will be at least 3/8 inch in diameter; 3) Hardwood seedlings will be planted with the root collar slightly below ground level (1-2 inches); and 4) Planting bars must be at least 10 inches long to prevent shallow planting depths. C. Roots will be inserted in planting opening straight. They will not be twisted, balled, L, J, or U-shaped. Lateral roots will not be pruned unless approval is given by the Service representative. The minimum root length below the root collar will be 8 inches and the minimum number of first order lateral roots will equal 5. Exceptions will be made for pecan. B. All plantings will be done with special attention given to proper soil compaction. Soil will be packed firmly around the planted seedlings with no air pockets left around the roots in the dibble holes. C. Seedlings will either be planted or placed in cold storage as soon as possible after being lifted from the nursery bed. Baled or sealed bags of seedlings may be stored for 2-3 weeks provided they are; 1) Stored in refrigerated units with temperatures between 34 and 40 degrees F. and relative humidity of 90% or greater; 2) Stored temporarily in an unheated building in a shady place and stacked on racks to ensure air circulation around the bales to prevent overheating for access of watering and properly sloped for drainage; and 3) Watered at least once a week to keep roots and packing moist. No planting will be done when air or soil temperatures fall below 32 degrees F. or rise above 70 degrees F. Exceptions will be made when air temperatures drop to as low as 28 degrees but will rise to 32 degrees within 2 hours. No exceptions will be made when air temperatures drop below 28 degrees F. D. Bagged seedlings will adhere to the following restrictions: 1) Bagged seedlings will not be exposed to direct sunlight; 2) Will not be allowed to freeze; 3) Will be transported under cool, shaded, ventilated conditions; 4) Bags will not be punctured or torn; 5) Damaged bags will be mended immediately with tape; 6) Seedlings will not be watered in sealing bags; and 7) Keep partially filled bags tightly closed at all times. E. Loose seedlings will be Aheeled in@ immediately. Steps to follow are: 1) Select a well drained and slightly sloping spot. 2) Dig a trench 2-4 inches deeper than the length of the seedling roots. 3) Place a layer of seedlings along the sloping side of the trench and cover the roots and 1-2 inches of the stems with soil. H. Seedling care during planting operations: 1) Seedlings will be kept covered, cool, and protected from sun and wind. 2) Seedling roots will be kept moist. 3) At the end of the day, loose seedlings will be Aheeled in@ or repacked in wet peat moss and wrapped tightly with waterproof paper. I. Seedlings shall be protected from contamination by materials such as gasoline, diesel fuel, oils or chemicals which may damage the seedlings. J. Each acre planted shall contain a mixture of seedlings in the proper proportion for each designated area. Any planting sequence may be used to achieve an overall random mixture of seedlings (in the above proportions) on each acre planted. A preferred seedling mixture list will be provided by the Service for each planting site and a final species list will be agreed upon before planting begins. K. Before final acceptance, all structures, equipment and debris resulting from the contractor=s operation shall be removed from the work sites prior to payment. L. The contractor shall protect property such as roads, levees, fences, power lines, water control structures, ditches and other private property against unnecessary damage and shall repair said damages immediately. The contractor shall restore damages to the condition found prior to damage. III. Inspection and Acceptance A. The Service reserves the right to check planting operations at any time to determine whether or not the provisions of this contract are being carried out. B. Acres will be considered satisfactorily completed if the quality of the seedlings meets the standards and the prescribed numbers of seedlings per acre are satisfactorily planted. C. Failure to comply with the provisions of this contract will be grounds for immediate shutdown of planting operations and/or termination of this contract by the designated U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service representative. D. Final payment will not be made until all planting operations are completed and determination of the quality of the work is deemed acceptable. E. Payment will be made for the actual number of acres satisfactorily planted. IV. Liability The contractor agrees to forever hold harmless the United States, its officers, agents, employees, contractors and/or assigns from any and all damages to property or injuries to persons which may arise or be incident to the activities associated with this contract. Wage Determination WD 05-2033 (Rev.-3) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 06/05/2007 ****************************************************************************** REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION | WASHINGTON D.C. 20210 | Wage Determination No.: 2005-2033 William W.Gross Division of | Revision No.: 3 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Revision: 05/29/2007 _______________________________________|_______________________________________ State: Arkansas Area: Arkansas Counties of Baxter, Boone, Clay, Cleburne, Conway, Faulkner, Fulton, Garland, Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Lonoke, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pope, Prairie, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Searcy, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, White, Woodruff, Yell _______________________________________________________________________________ **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing** OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE MINIMUM WAGE RATE 01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 12.55 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 14.26 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 19.95 01020 - Administrative Assistant 15.90 01040 - Court Reporter 12.83 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 11.34 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 14.38 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 16.42 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 10.18 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 10.18 01111 - General Clerk I 9.99 01112 - General Clerk II 11.73 01113 - General Clerk III 13.19 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 14.30 01141 - Messenger Courier 10.37 01191 - Order Clerk I 9.61 01192 - Order Clerk II 11.99 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 12.94 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 13.15 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 14.35 01270 - Production Control Clerk 15.39 01280 - Receptionist 10.32 01290 - Rental Clerk 10.23 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 11.47 01311 - Secretary I 11.47 01312 - Secretary II 12.83 01313 - Secretary III 14.30 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 16.25 01410 - Supply Technician 15.90 01420 - Survey Worker 11.11 01531 - Travel Clerk I 10.48 01532 - Travel Clerk II 11.41 01533 - Travel Clerk III 12.06 01611 - Word Processor I 11.46 01612 - Word Processor II 12.03 01613 - Word Processor III 13.44 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 19.08 05010 - Automotive Electrician 17.02 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 14.38 05070 - Automotive Worker 14.55 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 12.84 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 16.23 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 14.55 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 16.86 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 12.01 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 14.38 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 14.55 05310 - Painter, Automotive 15.38 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 14.55 05370 - Tire Repairer 10.83 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 16.86 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 9.17 07041 - Cook I 8.27 07042 - Cook II 9.37 07070 - Dishwasher 7.00 07130 - Food Service Worker 7.85 07210 - Meat Cutter 11.98 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 6.71 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 13.42 09040 - Furniture Handler 10.37 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 13.42 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 10.48 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 11.95 09130 - Upholsterer 13.42 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 9.31 11060 - Elevator Operator 8.44 11090 - Gardener 10.58 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 8.45 11150 - Janitor 7.98 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 9.34 11240 - Maid or Houseman 7.25 11260 - Pruner 8.55 11270 - Tractor Operator 10.50 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 9.34 11360 - Window Cleaner 8.54 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 12.01 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 14.47 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 18.29 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 18.29 12020 - Dental Assistant 11.54 12025 - Dental Hygienist 25.91 12030 - EKG Technician 19.71 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 19.71 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 13.21 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 12.88 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 14.47 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 16.19 12100 - Medical Assistant 10.83 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 14.01 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 10.75 12190 - Medical Record Technician 13.54 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 12.75 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 25.91 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 9.28 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 10.45 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 11.40 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 12.79 12235 - Optical Dispenser 12.50 12236 - Optical Technician 11.17 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 13.41 12280 - Phlebotomist 12.79 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 22.01 12311 - Registered Nurse I 20.12 12312 - Registered Nurse II 24.61 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 24.61 12314 - Registered Nurse III 29.78 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 29.78 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 33.66 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 16.83 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 15.61 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 18.90 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 23.11 13041 - Illustrator I 16.05 13042 - Illustrator II 19.43 13043 - Illustrator III 23.76 13047 - Librarian 22.02 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 8.24 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems Administrator 19.90 13058 - Library Technician 11.67 13061 - Media Specialist I 11.28 13062 - Media Specialist II 12.62 13063 - Media Specialist III 14.07 13071 - Photographer I 12.22 13072 - Photographer II 15.16 13073 - Photographer III 16.80 13074 - Photographer IV 20.55 13075 - Photographer V 24.85 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 14.34 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 13.23 14042 - Computer Operator II 16.22 14043 - Computer Operator III 18.75 14044 - Computer Operator IV 21.84 14045 - Computer Operator V 23.06 14071 - Computer Programmer I (1) 17.10 14072 - Computer Programmer II (1) 19.92 14073 - Computer Programmer III (1) 26.81 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (1) 27.62 You will be able to view the solicitation without registering at www.fbo.gov. For questions at Interior's site, please call the help desk at (703)390-6633. This will be your only means of obtaining the solicitation/award. All contractors with access to the internet and an e-mail address can receive electronic notifications of award. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES - In addition, FAR provisions/clauses listed below apply. This information is available on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, must be completed on-line at www://orca.bpn.gov. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial ItemsThe following FAR clauses within the aforementioned clause apply: 52.203-6, 52.2 19-6, 52.219-8, 5252.219-14, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.232-33 . This solicitation is also subject to the Service Contract Act and is herein incorporateTthe Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidder's mailing list. It is therefore incumbent upon any interested parties to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for proposal receipts may render your offer non-responsive and result in the rejection of same. A Telephone requests will not be accepted. All quotes must be received at this office no later than 27, August 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Submit quotes to Nijua Heard at fax 404-679-4057.
 

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Place of Performance

Address: 1500 Museum Road Suite 105 Conway, AR

Zip Code: 72032

Country: USA
 

Record

SN01370103-W 20070813/070811220633 (fbodaily.com)
 

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