IRA SHIVWITS PLATEAU WEST FORK SEEDING
ID: 140L6425Q0005Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTARIZONA STATE OFFICEPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

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Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

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NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- AERIAL SEEDING (F002)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking proposals for seeding services covering 115 acres within the West Fork unit of the Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project, located in the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. The objective of this procurement is to enhance vegetation diversity and wildlife habitat through the application of seed before sagebrush mowing begins, with strict adherence to environmental standards and operational protocols. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to ecological restoration and the management of natural resources, emphasizing the importance of small business participation in federal contracting opportunities. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by 12:00 PM local time on December 26, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Rachel Henriques at rhenriques@blm.gov or by phone at 602-856-6584.

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    The Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project seeks to enhance vegetation diversity and wildlife habitat in the West Fork unit of the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. This contract involves seeding 115 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered land before sagebrush mowing commences. The contractor is responsible for managing all aspects of the operation, including equipment, labor, and seed transport from a BLM facility. Detailed specifications dictate that seeding must be uniformly applied without ground disturbance, ensuring high efficiency in seed distribution, which the contractor must monitor. Critical to the project's success is the use of GPS technology to map the treatment areas accurately and ensure compliance with specifications. The project operates under strict environmental standards, emphasizing the proper management of hazardous materials and waste. Significant attention is also given to safety protocols and conditions for seed application, including wind speed restrictions. The project’s timeline is between January 10-24, 2025, and completion hinges on successful seeding and adherence to standards to receive payment. This initiative highlights the government's commitment to restoring and preserving natural landscapes while fulfilling administrative procedures necessary for such environmental projects.
    This document outlines various clauses and provisions relevant to federal government solicitations for awards, grants, and contracting, primarily focusing on commercial products and services. It delineates the requirements for offeror representations and certifications, including stipulations for small businesses, economically disadvantaged groups, and entities complying with federal regulations on child labor and telecommunications equipment. Key provisions include guidance on the System for Award Management (SAM), representations regarding compliance with federal laws, and conditions for contracting with entities involved in specific operations, such as those in Sudan or Iran. The document emphasizes the need for contractors to maintain proper certifications and demonstrates the government's commitment to promoting small and disadvantaged business participation. Overall, this document serves as a comprehensive framework detailing procedural requirements to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations, thus facilitating a transparent and equitable contracting process. It underlines the importance of certifications related to labor, technology, and business ownership criteria in government procurement.
    The document outlines an addendum to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding the solicitation of commercial items under a small-business set-aside. It specifies that all offers must be complete and organized, with a focus on clarity, neatness, and proper indexing. Offerors must submit questions via email by January 3, 2025, and quotes electronically by January 8, 2025. Required submissions include a detailed Technical Statement demonstrating capability and experience, as well as a Price Summary using a specified bid schedule. The contract award will employ a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, with evaluations based on two factors: the Technical Approach and Total Price. An acceptable rating indicates a good understanding of the work scope, while price evaluation will assess reasonableness without formal scoring. The final award will go to the Offeror with the lowest evaluated price who meets the technical criteria and is deemed responsible under FAR regulations. This process underscores the commitment to small businesses in federal procurement while ensuring rigorous standards for technical competence and cost-efficiency.
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is soliciting bids for seed application work within the West Fork area of the Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument. The project, funded by the GCPNM, focuses on applying seed over 115 acres on the Shivwits Plateau. Contractors should provide a cost per acre, and bids must encompass all requested items to be considered responsive. The selection process will award the contract to the bidder whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous for the government. Incomplete bids will be disqualified. This request aligns with government practices for procurement and resource management, emphasizing the importance of ecological restoration efforts within federal lands.
    The document is a map produced by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the West Fork Seeding project within the Arizona Strip District, specifically located in the Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument. The map outlines various treatment areas related to vegetation management in the region, distinguishing between primary, secondary, and tertiary unpaved roads, along with state and county boundaries. The document notes that the map is purely representational and does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. This effort aligns with BLM's broader initiatives to manage and rehabilitate land resources, as indicated by the inclusion of motivation for vegetation treatments. The document is dated December 13, 2024, and is generated utilizing a geographic coordinate system for clear location reference, signifying ongoing conservation efforts and land management practices under federal oversight.
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for seeding services covering 115 acres in the West Fork unit of the Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. This Request for Quote (RFQ) follows the procedures outlined in FAR Part 12 and 13 and is strictly a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 115310 (size standard of $11.5 million). Key components of the solicitation include adherence to the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and compliance with various FAR provisions and clauses. The evaluation will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering technical approach and total price. Potential bidders must ensure their Representations and Certifications are current in the System for Award Management (SAM). Questions regarding the RFQ are due by January 3, 2024, with quotes required by January 8, 2024. Additional details, including wage determinations and clauses, are provided in the accompanying attachments. This solicitation aims to ensure effective landscape restoration while fostering small business participation in federal contracting opportunities.
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the seeding services of 115 acres within the West Fork unit of the Shivwits Plateau Landscape Restoration Project, located in the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. The period of performance for this contract is from January 10, 2025, to January 24, 2025. The solicitation is issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and is designed as an invitation for bids under a combined synopsis/solicitation format. Rachel Henriques is the primary contact for inquiries related to the solicitation. The offeror is required to complete specific blocks of the form and submit their proposals by 12:00 PM local time, December 26, 2024. The document also contains standard federal contracting clauses, indicating federal acquisition regulations apply to this solicitation. Specific codes and references denote it as an opportunity available to small businesses, including service-disabled veteran-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses. This RFP illustrates the federal government's commitment to environmental restoration and provides a framework for contractors specializing in natural resources and conservation services. It emphasizes compliance with federal regulations and outlines the necessary steps for contractors to submit their bids effectively.
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