Purchase and Delivery of Tree Shade Cards with mounting hardware
ID: 1240LP25Q0019Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEMedicine Bow-Routt National ForestLARAMIE, WY, 820706535, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

PIPE, TUBE AND RIGID TUBING (4710)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fe5dab4fe8584665a94740f2b6c67fcb/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking proposals for the purchase and delivery of 117,570 tree shade cards with mounting hardware for the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest in Wyoming. These shade cards are intended to protect newly planted tree seedlings from harsh environmental conditions, requiring compliance with specific dimensions, materials, and durability standards to ensure effective sunlight blockage and resilience against inclement weather for at least one year. The procurement is part of broader environmental restoration efforts, with a firm-fixed price contract to be awarded based on technical capability, delivery timelines, and price competitiveness. Interested offerors must submit their proposals by April 4, 2025, with delivery expected by May 23, 2025; for further inquiries, contact Tina Frankenbery at Tina.Frankenbery@usda.gov.

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    Tina Frankenbery
    Tina.Frankenbery@usda.gov
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    1240LP25Q0019 RFQ Tree Shade Cards plus.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the USDA for purchasing and delivering 117,570 shade cards with mounting hardware for the Medicine Bow National Forest. The purpose of these shade cards is to provide protection for newly planted tree seedlings against harsh environmental conditions. The required shade cards should meet specific dimensions, materials, and durability standards to ensure they effectively block sunlight and withstand inclement weather for at least one year. The RFP specifies the delivery address, which is to be completed by May 10, 2025, to align with spring planting operations. Offerors must submit both technical and price proposals by April 3, 2025, including detailed descriptions demonstrating compliance with the specified requirements. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability, delivery timelines, and price competitiveness, allowing the government to select the most advantageous bid. The document incorporates various federal acquisition regulations ensuring compliance with policies regarding telecommunications, subcontracts, and equal opportunity requirements. This RFP is part of the government's efforts to facilitate environmental restoration projects supported by federal grants and initiatives aimed at promoting contractor accountability and service quality in public works.
    1240LP25Q0019 Tree Shades Amendment 1.pdf
    This document outlines Amendment 0001 for solicitation number 1240LP25Q0019 issued by the USDA Forest Service. The primary purpose of the amendment is to address vendor inquiries regarding delivery logistics and to extend the deadline for submitting offers. The new deadline is set for April 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with the delivery of items now required by May 23, 2025. The amendment also specifies that a forklift or skid steer will be available at the delivery site to assist with unloading supplies. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment in their proposals, either through a signed form or via a separate letter, to avoid rejection of their submissions. Other standard procedures from the original solicitation remain applicable, ensuring that all terms and conditions from the previous documents remain valid and enforceable. This amendment is part of the broader federal contracting process, facilitating compliance and clarity in procurement practices for government projects.
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