Bessey Nursery- Seedling Shipment
ID: 1240LP26Q0002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICENebraska National ForestCHADRON, NE, 69337, USA

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MOTOR FREIGHT (V112)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f99ad9c3ce8b4fddab7e61f6b71118e1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide trucking services for the shipment of perishable nursery stock from the Bessey Nursery in Halsey, Nebraska, to various states including Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Arizona. The contract, identified as solicitation number 1240LP26Q0002, requires bidders to demonstrate their ability to meet delivery requirements, provide a list of equipment and qualified personnel, and include at least one valid Commercial Driver’s License. This procurement is crucial for the timely delivery of tree seedlings, which are essential for reforestation and environmental conservation efforts. Interested parties must submit their quotations by December 9, 2025, and can contact Curtis Landreth at curtis.r.landreth@usda.gov or 308-251-6801 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Curtis Landreth
    (308) 251-6801
    curtis.r.landreth@usda.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions.pdf
    The Bessey Nursery is seeking transportation services for perishable nursery stock from Halsey, Nebraska, to various states including Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Arizona. This contract, 1240LP26Q0002, is for a firm-fixed-price award, with an estimated 20,680 miles. Offers will be evaluated based on technical approach, price, and past performance. The technical approach requires demonstrating the ability to meet delivery requirements, providing a list of equipment and qualified personnel, and including at least one valid Commercial Driver’s License. Price evaluation will consider a potential six-month extension. Past performance will be rated as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable. Award will go to the highest technically rated offeror with a fair and reasonable price and acceptable or neutral past performance. The solicitation includes various FAR and AGAR clauses, with questions due by December 9, 2025.
    Attachment 2- SOW.pdf
    The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for the Bessey Nursery Seedling Shipment Contract, a yearly agreement for the transportation of perishable nursery stock. This contract, active since the early 1980s, involves moving bare root and container tree seedlings from the Bessey Nursery in Halsey, Nebraska, to various destinations across Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Arizona. The government will provide a 48ft refrigerated semi-trailer, delivery locations, and will be responsible for loading seedlings and emergency repairs related to normal wear-and-tear. Contractors must provide drivers with valid CDLs, furnish all operating supplies including fuel, and be liable for misuse of government-provided equipment. The contract term is from January 15th to October 2025, with estimated mileage between 15,000 to 20,680 round-trip miles. Deliveries require careful temperature monitoring and adherence to strict loading and unloading protocols, with Forest Service inspectors present.
    Attachment 3- Estimated Mileage.pdf
    This government file details potential seedling delivery trips for 2026, originating from the Bessey Nursery, Nebraska National Forest. It outlines estimated delivery dates, mileage, and destinations across Nebraska, South Dakota, Colorado, and Wyoming, totaling 20,680 miles. Key destinations include various National Forests and towns. The document specifies that destinations and actual delivery dates are subject to change based on orders, weather, and planting conditions. It also mentions that loads may be combined or involve multiple drop points, utilizing a standard 48ft semi-trailer. Bidders are advised to review general and technical specifications, with the government estimating a cost of $49,218.40 for the total mileage.
    Attachment 4- TrailerDescription.pdf
    The document describes a 2010 Great Dane Trailer/Thermo King unit, likely for a government RFP or procurement. The trailer is a 48-foot van trailer with a straight deck floor and roll-up rear door. Key specifications include a king pin location 36 inches from the nose and an SB-210 Thermo King unit powered by a 50-gallon aluminum fuel tank. This detailed description is crucial for potential bidders to understand the required equipment for transportation or logistics needs.
    Attachment 5- WD 2015-5357 rev 26 dated 07-08-2025.pdf
    The document provides wage determinations for contracts under the Service Contract Act in Nebraska, with a minimum wage requirement of $17.75 per hour for contracts effective on or after January 30, 2022, and $13.30 for earlier contracts not renewed after that date. Additionally, covered workers are entitled to various benefits, including health and welfare measures, vacation, and paid holidays. It also details the conformance process for unlisted job classifications, stipulating necessary procedures for contractors to ensure compliance with wage standards.
    Questions and Answers.pdf
    The document clarifies logistical and contractual details for a government solicitation. It addresses an inquiry regarding unloading procedures, stating that items are unloaded manually or using rollers, as none of the locations have docks or equipment for pallet jacks. Additionally, the document identifies Naber Trucking as the incumbent contractor for this solicitation, providing the contract number 1240LP25P0006. This information is crucial for potential bidders to understand the operational requirements and the competitive landscape of the RFP.
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