Container Lift and Pack, JW Toumey Nursery
ID: 12444625Q0001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA EAST 7Atlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

NAICS

Nursery and Tree Production (111421)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- SEEDLING PRODUCTION/TRANSPLANTING (F010)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e53a5dbfb360476198d10f76c91e0e0a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide container lift and pack services at the JW Toumey Nursery in Watersmeet, Michigan. The contract involves lifting, grading, and packing approximately 500,000 to 600,000 containerized seedlings, with operations scheduled from November 4 to December 20, 2024. This procurement is crucial for maintaining high-quality seedling production and ensuring compliance with federal labor standards, including wage determinations and worker protections. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by October 10, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Shad Stoddard at shad.stoddard@usda.gov.

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    Shad Stoddard
    shad.stoddard@usda.gov
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    12444625Q0001.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial lift and pack services at the JW Toumey Nursery in Watersmeet, MI, set for small businesses, adhering to a $1M size standard under NAICS code 111421. The contract will involve labor, equipment, and transportation in accordance with the provided Statement of Work (SOW) and other attachments. Proposals are required to include technical and price volumes, as well as representations and certifications, with a deadline for submission by October 10, 2024. Evaluation criteria emphasize past performance, experience, project management, quality control, and work progress schedule, with non-compliance leading to disqualification. A site visit is scheduled for October 1, 2024. Compliance with various federal acquisition regulations, including labor standards and subcontracting rules, is mandatory, ensuring adherence to worker protections under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The document illustrates the government’s thorough process for procurement, focusing on quality, small business participation, and regulatory compliance.
    Attachment A Schedule of Items.docx
    The document outlines a schedule of items for a federal request for proposals (RFP) focused on extracting and grading M seedlings during the Fall 2004 period, specifically between November 4, 2024, and December 20, 2024. The primary task involves handling container trees, with an estimated requirement of 600 units, although the unit price and total price remain unspecified. Additionally, it appears that there is a provision for a total fall assessment, though further details are not provided within the document. This document is likely part of broader governmental efforts to manage and enhance environmental or forestry resources through structured procurement processes, ensuring transparency and responsiveness to specific needs within a set timeframe.
    Attachment B Statement of Work.docx
    The project involves the contractor providing labor, equipment, and supervision to lift, grade, and pack containerized seedlings at the J. W. Toumey Nursery in Watersmeet, Michigan, from November 4 to December 20, 2024. The contractor must ensure a minimum of one English-speaking supervisor per grading table, manage approximately 500,000-600,000 seedlings, and adhere to strict quality control measures while considering challenging fall weather conditions. Key responsibilities include supervising workers, distributing seedlings to workstations, grading to meet standards, and carefully packaging seedlings into specified quantities. The government will furnish essential equipment and materials, such as sorting tables, rubber bands, packing boxes, and cleaning tools. Government inspectors will assess the seedling quality throughout the process, with detailed criteria for grading based on size, health, and proper counts. Infractions will affect payment terms, emphasizing the need for accuracy in operations. Safety and cleanliness are paramount, with provisions for thorough clean-up after operations. This contract highlights the cooperative effort between the contractor and government to maintain high-quality standards in seedling processing while addressing environmental factors.
    Attachment C Wage Determination.pdf
    The document outlines Wage Determination No. 1981-0136 issued by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Service Contract Act, detailing minimum wage requirements for service contracts in Michigan. It emphasizes the applicability of Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, mandating hourly rates of at least $17.20 or $12.90, respectively, depending on contract dates and provisions. The wage determination includes a table of various occupations related to forestry and logging, presenting corresponding wage rates and benefits. Additional benefits specified include health and welfare compensation, paid sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays. Contractors must also provide uniforms and reimburse maintenance costs. The document further explains the conformance process for any unlisted job classifications, providing guidelines for submitting requests for wage adjustments. This information is essential for contractors bidding on federal contracts, ensuring compliance with federal wage laws and worker protections. Overall, the purpose is to inform contractors of legal wage rates and establish requirements for labor standards on government contracts in Michigan.
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