SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- Legal Boundary Survey Services for NRCS Easement Programs in Vermont - Survey Specification
- Notice Date
- 4/9/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541370
— Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Vermont State Office, 356 Mountainview Drive, Suite 105, Colchester, Vermont, 05446
- ZIP Code
- 05446
- Solicitation Number
- AG-1644-S-09-0003
- Archive Date
- 5/31/2010
- Point of Contact
- Patricia M Pickett,, Phone: 802-951-6796, Ext. 224, Vicky M. Drew,, Phone: 802-951-6796 Ext. 242
- E-Mail Address
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pat.pickett@vt.usda.gov, vicky.drew@vt.usda.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Land Survey Specifications for Natural Resources Conservation Service Easement Programs The USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service in Vermont announces a request for SF-330 (Parts I & II), Architect and Engineer Qualification Statements, from firms interested in Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide Boundary Survey Services for the acquisition of easements on behalf of the United States of America, acting by and through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), United States Department of Agriculture, pursuant to Title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 3837. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.6, Architect Engineering Services. It is anticipated that two IDIQ contracts will be awarded for one base year, and up to four one-year renewal option years. Work will be ordered through the issuance of individual task orders on an as-needed basis. Anticipated needs for the base year are approximately 10 boundary surveys. The maximum total delivery orders against each contract will be $500,000 for the base year including all option years. The guaranteed minimum is $40,000 for the base year only. There shall be no guaranteed minimum for the option years. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), Emergency Watershed Protection Program-Floodplain Easements (EWPP-FPE), and the Grasslands Reserve Program (GRP) authorizes the acquisition of easement rights from willing landowners for the purpose of restoring and protecting wetlands, floodplains, and grasslands. The NRCS is the lead agency within the USDA charged with administering these programs. The Contractor shall be licensed and registered in the State of Vermont. The Contractor shall provide legal boundary surveys of the WRP/EWPP-FPE, and GRP easements. Survey work shall consist of performing all surveys, measurements, computations, drawings, and descriptions required. Details provided in Land Survey Specifications for NRCS Easement Programs. SELECTION CRITERIA Firms will be evaluated and ranked using the following selection criteria: (1)Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required. (40 points) Evaluation will be based on knowledge of local survey practices, records research, and the approach used on previous surveys to solve problems resulting from conflicting title or physical evidence. Include with this item a sample survey report accompanied by a plat identifying a boundary conflict and an appropriate conclusion or solution. (2)Capacity to accomplish the work. (20 points) Evaluation will be based upon the number of personnel available, the quantity of existing work under contract, the schedules for completion of the existing work, and the capacity to provide personnel for multiple contracts. (3)Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. (15 points) The Surveyor must be a licensed registered land surveyor in the State of Vermont. Evaluation will include the level of formal education, continuing education, the number of years licensed, and involvement in professional activities/organizations. (4)Past performance on contracts with other government agencies and private industry. (15 points) Evaluation will be based upon the firm’s past experience with other government agencies and the private sector in performing the requirements described; cost control, quality, and timeliness of performance under previous contracts. References with name and telephone numbers must be provided. (5)Location in the general geographic area and knowledge of the locality of the project area. (10points) Evaluation will be based upon the firm’s proximity to the State of Vermont and the project area. For firms outside of the general project area, submit a plan to provide service in a cost effective manner. Firms must clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Firms, which meet the requirements described in this announcement, are invited to submit 2 copies of a Standard Form 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications, Part I & II, as well as any information that will assist with their evaluation on selection criteria, not later than 4:30PM EST on April 20, 2009 to the attention of Patricia Pickett, Contracting Officer at the contracting office address listed in this notice. Please limit narrative responses to one page per evaluation factor. Only those firms responding by the time listed above will be considered for selection. After an initial evaluation, the most highly rated firms will be selected. Selected firms will then be sent a solicitation to provide their proposals. Interviews for the purpose of discussing prospective firm’s qualifications will be conducted either in person or by teleconference. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for an award of a federal contract. For information regarding registration, contact the CCR Web Site at www.ccr.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: State of Vermont, Vermont, United States
- Record
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