F--MACA - CONDUCT TREE SURVEY
ID: 140P5324Q0049Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICESER SOUTH MABO (54000)HOMESTEAD, FL, 33034, USA

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

PSC

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (F999)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/aa81df1ff637469dbb2b557892a4bb1a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The National Park Service, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking qualified small businesses to conduct a tree survey at Mammoth Cave National Park. The procurement aims to gather data on the number and health of trees, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, particularly the Endangered Species Act. This opportunity is significant for promoting small business participation in federal contracts while providing essential environmental services to protect natural resources. Interested contractors must submit a firm-fixed price quote along with supporting documentation by September 13, 2024, with questions due by September 6, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Marilia Mateo at marilia_mateo@nps.gov or call 305-242-7742.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mateo, Marilia
    (305) 242-7742
    (305) 242-7795
    marilia_mateo@nps.gov
    Files
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    Correct_Wage_Rate_Determination_0001.pdf
    The document presents the Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act, outlining the required minimum wage rates for federal contracts based on Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, effective from January 30, 2022. For contracts performed in 2024, workers must be compensated at least $17.20 per hour under EO 14026 or $12.90 per hour under EO 13658, with adjustments annually. The file details various occupations, their corresponding wage rates, fringe benefits, and specific provisions regarding paid sick leave and uniform allowances. Guidelines are provided for contractors to classify unlisted job roles and conform wage rates through a structured process involving submission to the Wage and Hour Division for approval. The document emphasizes compliance with labor protections while ensuring fair compensation for contract workers, particularly in Kentucky. Overall, it serves as a critical reference for contractors and agencies involved in federal RFPs and grants, ensuring adherence to labor standards and enabling informed decisions regarding workforce compensation.
    Sol_140P5324Q0049_Amd_0001.pdf
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation for a tree survey at Mammoth Cave National Park, specifically identified by solicitation number 140P5324Q0049. This amendment primarily serves to correct the wage rate determinations for the correct state involved in the project. The solicitation remains focused on the award criteria, emphasizing a 100% set-aside for small businesses, where the selection will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable. Contractors must be registered as small businesses in the System for Award Management (SAM) under NAICS code 541370. Important dates are outlined, including a question due date of September 6, 2024, and a quote submission deadline of September 13, 2024. Contractors are required to submit a firm-fixed price quote along with supporting documentation, including an approximate timeline for project completion and a technical approach. The amendment maintains all previous terms and conditions, highlighting the importance of adhering to submission guidelines to avoid rejection. This solicitation process underscores the federal government's commitment to utilizing small businesses while ensuring compliance with necessary regulations.
    Sol_140P5324Q0049.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for conducting a tree survey at Mammoth Cave National Park, issued by the National Park Service (NPS). It is designated as a total small business set-aside, with a NAICS code of 541370 for Surveying and Mapping services, and emphasizes that only eligible small businesses registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) can participate. The due date for quotes is September 13, 2024, and there is a deadline for questions set for September 6, 2024. Contractors are asked to submit firm-fixed price quotes, outlining their technical approach, a price breakdown, and an estimate for days to completion, all via email to the designated contracting officer, Marilia Mateo. Key contractual terms and conditions, along with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, are included. The period of performance is set from September 16 to November 30, 2024. This RFQ underlines the government’s intent to promote small business participation while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and providing quality environmental services at the national park.
    SOW_Final.pdf
    The document outlines the initial phases and procedural requirements for contractors involved in a federal project concerning biological and ecological assessments. The primary focus is on coordinating a preliminary kick-off call, establishing a detailed project schedule, reviewing biological resources, and conducting tree surveys to comply with environmental regulations, particularly the Endangered Species Act. The contractor must facilitate meetings, prepare agendas, document discussions, and submit project updates and reports. Specific deliverables include data on the number and health of trees and a Wetland Statement of Findings in accordance with National Park Service guidelines. Emphasis is placed on using GIS data, maintaining high accessibility standards for documents, and adhering to FGDC metadata requirements for geospatial data. The procedure aligns with federal grants and regulations, ensuring comprehensive monitoring and management of natural resources in project areas .
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    Wage_Rate_Determination.pdf
    The document outlines the wage determinations under the Service Contract Act (SCA), specifically Wage Determination No. 2015-4471, Revision No. 29, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It establishes minimum wage rates required for contractors and subcontractors providing services under federal contracts, emphasizing adherence to Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which set minimum wages of $17.20 and $12.90 per hour, respectively, depending on the contract's date of award. The document includes an extensive list of applicable occupations and corresponding wage rates for various job classifications in Georgia counties. Additionally, it specifies that covered workers are entitled to fringe benefits, including health and welfare allowances, vacation, and holiday pay. Specific rules are provided for unlisted classifications through a conformance process requiring contractors to request approval for wages assigned to new job roles not categorized in existing wage determinations. The overall purpose is to ensure fair compensation for workers employed under federal contracts, thereby promoting job quality and worker protections within the service industry within the federal contracting framework.
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