F -- NOXIOUS WEED TREATMENT

Notice Date

March 23, 2001

Contracting Office

USDA Forest Service, Black Hills National Forest, RR 2 Box 200, Custer, SD 57730

ZIP Code

57730

Solicitation Number

RMAST-01-076

Response Due

April 18, 2001

Point of Contact

Brenda Oster 605/673-9322, FAX 605/673-9350 -- Joel Butzin, Contracting Officer 970/874-6613

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. 1.The request for quotes (RFQ) solicitation number is RMAST-01-076. 2.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-23. 3. This is a small business set aside. The associated NAICS code is 115112 and small business size standard is $** million 4. Noxious Weed Control on the following projects. Contractors may offer pricing on one, all, or any combination of items. If offering prices on an item be sure to price all subitems within the item. Contractors are cautioned that if award is made to one company for more than one item, the work must be done in the contract time specified simultaneously. It is expected the work will be completed within the times specified. 5. Noxious weed treatment on the Norwood Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in accordance with the attached specifications. Prices must be on a per acre basis for each subitem (unit). Item Subitem (units) Primary Target Species Acres Per Acre Price Total Price A Ute/Tumblebug Unit 2b & Access Rd spotted knapweed 40 $________ $_________ Lower powerline spotted knapweed 31 $________ $_________ Cottonwood Trail Rd Canada thistle, bull thistle 4 $________ $_________ Ute Unit B Canada thistle, bull thistle 58 $________ $_________ Ute Unit C Canada thistle, bull thistle 75 $________ $_________ Ute Unit 6 Canada thistle, bull thistle 8 $________ $_________ B Hanks Valley/Clear Creek Hanks Valley Road houndstongue, thistle 15 $________ $_________ Clear Creek Rd&trail houndstongue, thistle 40 $________ $_________ General Forest area houndstongue, thistle 40 $________ $_________ Clay Creek houndstongue 2 $________ $_________ Johnson Spring area houndstongue 10 $________ $_________ C Elk Point Road Road ROW & spring houndstongue, Canada thistle 8 $________ $_________ Telephone salvage Canada thistle 2 $________ $_________ Total acres: 333 CONTRACT TIME: 25 days ESTIMATING STARTING DATE: May 20, 2001 *Starting date may vary depending on weather and ground conditions, and plant development. Specifications for the treatment of noxious weeds on the Norwood Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. There are standard Forest Service specifications for these services. If you wish a copy of the specifications , and map locations of the areas, please contact Joel Butzin at 970 874-6613. Full text of applicable clauses may be obtained electronically via the following internet addresses: FAR clauses, http://www.arnet.gov/far AGAR clauses, http://www.usda.gov/da/procure/agar/subchaph.html The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial (Oct 2000), applies to this acquisition. Add to the provision as follows: Service of Protest (Aug 1996), FAR 52.233-2, Office address: 2250 Highway 50, Delta CO 81416 Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Feb 2001), with their offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 1999), applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Feb 2001), applies to this acquisition. Check clauses in paragraph b as follows: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 24. Check clauses in paragraph c as follows: 1 and 2 (Note: For paragraph 1, the applicable wage rate number is **. This can be obtained from Joel Butzin by calling 970 874-6613. For paragraph 2 the equivalent classes of service employees and rates for federal hires are as follows: general forestry laborer, WG-2 at $9.51 per hour . No other additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions are applicable. No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating are assigned. Commerce Business Daily numbered notes are applicable to this acquisition as follows: Numbered Note No.1. Offers are due by the close of business on Apr. 18, 2001. Send offers to: USDA Forest Service, 2250 Highway 50, Delta CO 81416. For information regarding the solicitation contact Joel Butzin at 970 874-6613.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010327/FSOL002.HTM (W-082 SN50H1B0)