SOLICITATION NOTICE
F -- OPTION - Ditch Creek Revegetation, Grand Teton NP
- Notice Date
- 8/6/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- PO Box 170, Moose,, WY 83012
- ZIP Code
- 83012
- Solicitation Number
- P15PS02382
- Response Due
- 8/19/2015
- Archive Date
- 2/15/2016
- Point of Contact
- Name: Client Services, Title: Client Services, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822
- E-Mail Address
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Clientservices@fedbid.com;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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.The solicitation number is P15PS02382 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83-2. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 111998 with a small business size standard of $0.75M.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2015-08-19 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Moose, WY 83012 The DOI NPS IMR NORTHERN ROCKIES MABO requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: Base Period of Performance: 09/01/2015 - 08/30/2017 LI 001: Task 1 - Growing and Planting Plants 2016 (reference scope of work), 1, LS; LI 002: Task 2 - Growing and Planting Plants 2017 (reference scope of work), 1, LS; Option 1 Period of Performance: 09/01/2017 - 08/30/2018 LI 001: Task 3 - Growing and Planting Plants 2018 (reference scope of work), 1, LS; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, DOI NPS IMR NORTHERN ROCKIES MABO intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DOI NPS IMR NORTHERN ROCKIES MABO is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Payment requests must be submitted electronically thought the U.S. Department of the Treasury?s Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). Payment Request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitutes a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirement identified in the applicable Prompt payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items including in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is : https://www.ipp.gov. Under this contract the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP Invoice: Vendor Company Invoice MUST BE attached to the IPP Invoice in order to be processed. Failure to attach company invoice may result in rejection of invoice. The Contractor must use the IPP website to register and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact as listed in SAM will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 to 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973~3131. If the contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation. Prohibition on Text Messaging and Using Electronic Equipment Supplied by the Government while Driving (October 2009) Executive Order 13513, Federal Leadership On Reducing Text Messaging While Driving, was signed by President Barack Obama on October 1, 2009 (Ref: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-24203.pdf). This Executive Order introduces a Federal Government-wide prohibition on the use of text messaging while driving on official business or while using Government-supplied equipment. Additional guidance enforcing the ban will be issued at a later date. In the meantime, please adopt and enforce policies that immediately bans text messaging while driving company-owned or rented vehicles, government owned or leased vehicles, or while driving privately owned vehicles while on official government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the government. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): ): www.acquisition.gov/far New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Award will be made to the Lowest Priced/Technically Acceptable Offerer. Technical acceptability is determined by demonstrating past experience, and having satisfactory past performance, with similar type projects. Experience: Companies must be able to show past experience in a 5 of the following 8 areas: 1. Successful experience with ecological restoration in similar climate and conditions to Grand Teton National Park. Knowledge, skill and successful practice in most of the following areas: ?native plants ?native plant seed characteristics and growth requirements ?invasive plants and noxious weeds ?seed and cutting collection ?wildland soil characteristics ?planting techniques in harsh conditions ?equipment and ability to modify to properly prepare soils ?growing of native plants in containers for wildland conditions Possession of or access to equipment necessary and appropriate to implementing native plant restoration. Demonstrable successful experience in Grand Teton National Park or similar climate, vegetation and elevation. Offerers are to upload with their offer a list of past projects that demonstrates the areas of experience stated. Along with the list of projects companies are also to provide a list of project points of contacts (provide contact information which will include phone number and email addresses. This is necessary in order for the Government to be able to confirm a satisfactory past performance record. Not providing this information with your offer may prevent your company from not being considered for award. Service Contract Act applies to this project. Applicable Wage Rates are attached to the solicitation.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Moose, WY 83012
- Zip Code: 83012
- Zip Code: 83012
- Record
- SN03826573-W 20150808/150806235016-0d278fbbdd3a3750bcb0be3111193df3 (fbodaily.com)
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