SOLICITATION NOTICE
F -- Spraying of high value pine trees to prevent infestation of bark beetles
- Notice Date
- 2/18/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- IMR - ROMO - Rocky Mountain National Park 1000 Hwy 36 Estes Park CO 80517
- ZIP Code
- 80517
- Solicitation Number
- N1526115076
- Response Due
- 3/16/2011
- Archive Date
- 2/18/2012
- Point of Contact
- Kris O'Neil Contract Specialist 9705861236 Kris_O'Neil@nps.gov;
- E-Mail Address
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Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
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- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation N1526115076Spraying of high value trees in Rocky Mountain National Park to prevent infestation of bark beetles (1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (2) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). Submit written proposals referencing document number N1526115076 in accordance with the instructions in this announcement (3) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-49. (4) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 115310. The small business size standard is annual sales of $7 million. (5) This combined solicitation synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item: Carbaryl spraying of pine trees in Rocky Mountain National Park to prevent the spread of pine beetles. (6) Description of requirement is as follows: This contract is for the application of a Carbaryl based insecticide to protect selected high value trees from bark beetle attack. The work is divided geographically between the east and west sides of Rocky Mountain National Park. Contract spraying may begin on April 4, 2011 and must be completed no later than May 27, 2011. Trail Ridge Road access from one side of the park to the other may not be available, due to snow levels, prior to the May 27th contract completion date. If administrative travel is permitted for NPS employees, the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) may escort the contractor through the Park if administrative vehicular travel requirements are met by the contractor. Logistical challenges may vary by site and multiple sites may require extensive covering of sensitive surfaces that include but are not limited to: vehicles, water faucets, picnic tables, fire grates, RV's, clothes lines, BBQ grills and hand railings. All materials and equipment (tarps, flagging, chemical, etc) are to be provided by the contractor. Contractors must be state-licensed commercial applicators. It is the contractor's responsibility to obtain current knowledge and maintain compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. Site closures and pre-treatment notifications will be conducted and managed by park personnel. A designated COR will orient the contractor to each site and provide final approval to treat upon confirmation that the sites are closed, properly prepared and favorable spray conditions exist. Work delays (up to several days) may occur for some treatment locations due time required to coordinate site closures and associated notifications. Additional delays should be expected due to frequent unfavorable weather conditions. In 2010, approximately half of the eligible days for spraying did not meet the environmental conditions acceptable for spraying. Weather conditions are often much different from other areas along the frontrange. Some sites (denoted with an "*") may have a very limited number of days in which they will be available to be treated. The 2011 contract will require the contractor to provide the COR with a summary of spray details for each location as described in requirement 3 below. Submittals required after award and prior to beginning contract work: 1) Copies of the state commercial pesticide applicator license for each applicator scheduled to work on the project. Government issued identification may be requested to confirm the identity of the applicator and their respective spray certifications. 2 )Copies of the label and MSDS for the proposed insecticide to be used must also be submitted prior to beginning work and the contractor must maintain a copy in possession on site at all times during project operations. 3) Evidence of Liability insurance 4) Proposed schedule of spraying must be submitted to and approved by COR prior to work beginning Treatment Requirements and Limitations1.Treatment may begin no earlier that April 4th, 2011 and be completed by May 27th, 2011 unless conditions warrant a contract extension as determined by COR and agreed upon with the contractor.2.Treatment may be conducted Monday through Friday when daylight allows visibility of the entire target tree, or as refined by the COR.3.Within 30 days of the contract completion, the contractor must supply the COR with a project summary, including a list of locations sprayed, the number of trees sprayed, total pesticide applied, total active ingredient applied for each location and pH test results from each tank fill.4.Due to closure requirements, some sites (listed with *) will have restricted days and hours for treatment. This will likely include one afternoon during a weekend for each site. 5.All trees to be treated will be marked with a light blue tree paint dot near the base of the tree on the side of the tree facing the nearest road. Only trees marked with light blue dots may be treated.6.All portions of marked trees greater than 3 inches in diameter at least 50 feet must be treated. This includes the trunk, large branches and exposed roots until they taper down to less then 3 inches in diameter. It is required that all sides and areas of the tree above be thoroughly covered with insecticide. 7.After a tree has been successfully treated (or moments before) the contractor may mark the tree in a manner approved by the COR.8.A carbaryl-based insecticide (approved by the COR) must be used according to the manufacturer's label requirements for repelling mountain pine beetles.9.Treatment must be conducted after snow melt when the entire tree trunk and surface roots are visible.10.A 200 foot buffer zone around target trees, clear of the public, park employees (without personal protective equipment), and vehicles (except the contractor's), is required before and during treatment. Buildings within 200 feet must be unoccupied before and during treatment.11.A 100 foot treatment free buffer zone from streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, riparian areas or other open water is required. The National Park Service will not mark trees for treatment within this buffer zone.12.Weather requirements for treatment: wind speeds at the treatment site are 5 mph (2 minute average and/or gusts) or less, no rain expected within 2 hours. The contractor is responsible for monitoring the wind speeds and forecast and to stop operations as appropriate. If rain falls on treated trees within 2 hours of treatment, the contractor will notify the COR who will determine whether affected trees will be re-treated at no additional cost. In 2010, approximately half of the eligible days for spraying did not meet the environmental conditions acceptable for spraying. 13.Before and during treatment, the following items within 200 feet of targeted trees must be completely covered by the contractor with plastic or other material impenetrable by the insecticide: picnic tables, tent pads, fire grates, trash cans, faucet taps, vehicles and other commonly touched items.a.Coverings must remain on the above items until dry.b.Coverings must be securely fastened so as not to blow away.c.Coverings should be clean and chemical-free on the side that contacts the item to be covered.d.The contractor must remove all coverings within 24 hours of treatment.e.The contractor is responsible for the proper disposal of the covering material.f.The contractor will wash off and/or clean up any chemical residue found on sensitive surfaces. 14.Proper disposal of all chemical containers is the responsibility of the contractor and must be done in accordance with Local, State and Federal requirements.15.It is the contractor's responsibility to adhere to the product label guidelines and to ensure that their employees are wearing the required personal protective equipment.16.It is the contractor's responsibility to obtain current knowledge and maintain compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. 17.The contractor will carry the supplies and equipment necessary to conduct proper containment and clean up of any spills or leaks. 18.The COR may stop treatment operations if there are concerns with: spray drift beyond 200 ft or onto buildings and riparian areas, site contamination, public exposure to insecticide and / or any safety concern.19.The contractor must ensure water used meets the pH levels specified by the product manufacturer during each tank fill. If water pH levels are outside of the acceptable range, it is the contractor's responsibility to supply and use a proper buffer or to find another water source with pH levels within the acceptable range. Records from contractor pH testing must be available for review at the request of the COR. (7) Maps with the locations of spraying services are accessible at the following URL: http://www.nps.gov/romo/parkmgmt/business_opportunities.htm (8) Work may begin April 4th and all spraying shall be completed by close of business May 27, 2011. (9) FAR 52.212.-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (June 2008) applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall submit a written price quote in one envelope, and their technical proposal and past performance information in a separate envelope. Successful offeror must be registered at the following websites before an award can be made: www.ccr.gov; and https://orca.bpn.gov. Please include company's DUNS number in proposal. A. Offerors must submit a technical proposal in order to be considered for award. The technical proposal should address how the work will be accomplished, considering the specifications included herein; and including, but not limited to, the following items: "what type of equipment will be used,"the number and experience of personnel assigned to this work"plan, equipment, and personnel to protect sensitive items,"previous experience applying pesticides to prevent mountain pine beetle infestation, including site complexities and numbers of trees sprayed, work performed in the vicinity of roads, structures, utility lines, vehicles, homes, picnic tables, trails and similar visitor use areas. B. In addition, offerors must include at least 3 contacts for past performance. These contacts must include name, organization, phone number and e-mail, if possible, and be legible. The past performances should be the 3 most recent jobs of similar size completed. C. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 2, 2011 at 10:00 am. Contractors shall meet at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center on Hwy 36. A map to this visitor center is available at: www.nps.gov/romo. No proposals will be considered from a contractor who does not attend this site visit. The government will determine if weather conditions prevent the site visit from occurring. In this circumstance, an amendment to this announcement will be posted to fedbizopps.gov. It is the responsibility of the contractor to check the website for amendments. Proposals and price quotes shall be mailed or hand delivered to Kris O'Neil, Contract Specialist, Rocky Mountain National Park, 1000 Hwy 36, Estes Park, CO 80517 and must be received no later than 4:30 pm, MST, March 16, 2011. Do not respond electronically through fedbizopps.gov to this solicitation. These offers will not be considered. FAR clauses may be found at the following website: www.acquisition.gov/far (10) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial items (Jan 1999) applies to this acquisition. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Past performance and Technical Approach. This solicitation will be awarded based upon the best value to the government, considering price and non-price factors. Non-price factors include the technical proposal and the past performance information. When combined, non-price factors are approximately equal to price. (11) The offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jan 2011) with its quote. Clearly identify any products to be used in the performance of this contract that are not manufactured in the United States. (12) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial items (June 2010) applies to this acquisition. (13) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jan 2011) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: (4) 52.204-10, (6) 52.209-6, (10) 52.219-6, (20) 52.219-28, (21) 52.222-3, (22) 52.222-19, (23) 52.222-21, (24) 52.222-26, (26) 52.222-36, (33) 52.223-18, (34) 52.225-1, (35)(iii) 52.225-3 (alt 2), (37) 52.225-13, (42) 52.232-33, (C)(1) 52.222-41, (C)(2) 52.222-42. The service contract wage rates for Larimer and Grand County apply to this solicitation and may be found at the following website: http://www.wdol.gov/sca.aspx. The current Wage Determination No. for Grand County is 2005-2081, Revision No. 10, dated Sept. 1, 2010. The current Wage Determination No. for Larimer County is 2005-3009, Revision No. 12, dated June 15, 2010. Additional clauses incorporated into this solicitation are: Executive Order 13513 (October 2009); (14) The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price order resulting from this solicitation. Contractors shall submit a price quote/tree. This is an Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery Order (IDIQ). The government guarantees only the minimum number of trees will be sprayed at both the East and West Units: East Unit (Larimer County) minimum guarantee of 3,250 trees; maximum of 4,070 trees to be sprayed West Unit (Grand County) minimum guarantee of 540 trees; maximum of 930 trees. Total guarantee of minimum of 3,790 trees; maximum of 5,000 trees. The actual number of trees sprayed on the East and West Units may vary slightly from numbers above depending on site and weather conditions. (15) Proposals are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 4:30 pm MST on March 16, 2011. All proposals must be mailed to hand delivered to Kris O'Neil, Contract Specialist, Rocky Mountain National Park, 1000 Hwy 36, Estes Park, CO 80517. No faxed proposals, e-mails, or electronic responses will be considered in response to this announcement. (16) Any questions regarding this solicitation shall be directed to Kris O'Neil, Contract Specialist, (970) 586-1236; Kris_O'Neil@nps.gov Contracting Office Address: Rocky Mountain National Park 1000 Hwy 36Estes Park, Co 80517 Place of Performance: Various locations on the East and West Units of Rocky Mountain National Park.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Rocky Mountain National Park
- Zip Code: 80517
- Zip Code: 80517
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