SOLICITATION NOTICE
F -- Planting of 177,150 containerized Atlantic White Cedar seedlings
- Notice Date
- 2/23/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - R5 Contracting & General Services300 Westgate Center Drive Hadley MA 01035
- ZIP Code
- 01035
- Solicitation Number
- F11PS00423
- Response Due
- 3/18/2011
- Archive Date
- 2/23/2012
- Point of Contact
- Gary M. Dupuis Contracting Officer 4132538240 gary_dupuis@fws.gov;
- E-Mail Address
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Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 has a requirement for the planting of approximately 117,150 containerized Atlantic White Cedar seedlings at the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Suffolk County, VA and Camden County, NC. The proposed work includes all labor, equipment, and materials required to plant the seedlings in accordance with the statement of work. Seedlings will be provided by the Government. There will not be a solicitation issued. Provisions and Clause are applicable as per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Commercial Items, Terms and Conditions apply to this acquisition. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Please mail your proposal information to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035-9589, Attn: Gary Dupuis, Contracting Officer, no later than COB March 18, 2011. Statement of Work: Provide all labor, equipment, and materials required to plant approximately 117,150 containerized Atlantic White Cedar seedlings, with an estimated 420 seedlings per acre over 280 acres. Planting shall consist of rows of trees at various spacing as marked in the field. All seedlings will be provided and delivered to the site by the Government. Trees shall be hand planted using conventional planting equipment such as the dibble or planting bar, spade, mattock, or shovel. Plants shall be placed in a hole or slit of sufficient depth and width that the root system is fully accommodated in its natural form and position. Seedlings shall be set deep enough that the root collar is at or slightly below ground level and soil shall packed firmly around the roots to eliminate any air pockets. Trees shall be planted upright with less than 20% lean. During planting, trees shall be carried in a bucket or planting bag to protect the integrity of the soil plug and roots. Upon inspection, any seedling that does not meet these specifications will require the Contractor to re-plant as specified. Interested parties can arranged a site visit by calling Brian Poovey at 757-986-3705. Access to the site will be through the Railroad Ditch entrance, which is an improved sand/gravel road and offers all weather access. No overnight camping is available on site. The project area is located in Suffolk, VA and Camden County, NC. The Department of Labor Service Wage number is WD 98-0467 and is applicable to this work under (Rev.-21) for Forestry and Land Management Services. The Occupation Code is 08370 - Tree Planter and the minimum wage is $9.25 with Health & Welfare: at $3.50 per hour or $140.00 per week or $606.67 per month. Contractors are to submit the following information with there proposal. Line item 1. 117,150 seedlings @ ____ per seedling = $__________ Total price to plant 117,150 seedlings. The period of performance will be from April 1, 2011 to May 30, 2011. The NAICS code corresponding to this work is 115112, with a small business standard of $7 million dollars annually. The Service Contract Act will apply to this contract. This procurement is set-aside for small business. All responsible, qualified sources may submit a proposal for consideration. All contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at http://www.bpn.gov to receive a contract award.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Suffolk, VA
- Zip Code: 23434
- Zip Code: 23434
- Record
- SN02385683-W 20110225/110223234355-a772771f0f7d4569e5afa4927a226bc0 (fbodaily.com)
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