SITE MAINTENANCE & MINOR CONST - TONTO & PRESCOTT NATIONAL FORESTS
ID: 127EAX24R0030Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICESouthwestern Regional Office, Region 3ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87102, USA

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (238910)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF SURFACE MINE RECLAMATION FACILITIES (Z1KE)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/85779cb64dda42b49b4b82a2021431d4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is soliciting bids for site maintenance and minor construction services within the Tonto and Prescott National Forests in Arizona. The contractor will be responsible for various activities, including soil decompaction, hydromulching, hand seeding, and road maintenance, aimed at supporting environmental remediation efforts initiated in 2022 and 2023. This project, valued between $100,000 and $500,000, is a total small business set-aside, emphasizing the importance of engaging small businesses in federal contracting. Interested vendors must submit their bids electronically by September 9, 2024, and direct any questions to Michael E. Carico at michael.carico@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael E. Carico
    michael.carico@usda.gov
    Files
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    127EAX24R0030 Solicitation.pdf
    The document is a solicitation for bids (RFP) from the USDA Forest Service for site maintenance and minor construction services in the Tonto and Prescott National Forests. This opportunity has a project magnitude between $100,000 and $500,000 and is designated as a total small business set-aside, requiring vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by September 9, 2024, at 8:00 MST, with questions directed to the issuing officer by August 27, 2024. The contractor is required to initiate work within ten calendar days post-notice to proceed and complete all tasks within 60 calendar days. The solicitation includes Davis-Bacon wage determinations, necessitating compliance with prevailing wage rules. The document encompasses several sections detailing items for proposal, work specifications, contract clauses, evaluation factors, and submission instructions, ensuring clarity on requirements and legal obligations for any awarded contract. This solicitation represents a key step in governmental efforts to maintain public lands while supporting small business engagement.
    Amendment 0001 - 127EAX24R0030.pdf
    This document is an amendment to solicitation 127EAX24R0030, issued by USDA-FS CSA Southwest. It outlines essential acknowledgment procedures for the amendment, emphasizing that offers must acknowledge receipt by specified methods prior to the set deadline to avoid rejection. The amendment provides clarity on the period of performance for a seeding project, specifying that seeding must occur between October 15th and December 15th, 2024. Additionally, it addresses a concern regarding fertilizer specifications mentioned in the RFP, clarifying that fertilizer will not be used in the project as it was standard language included unintentionally. The document retains all other terms and conditions from previous communications, signifying continuity except for the amendments specified. The purpose of this amendment is to ensure potential contractors have clear guidelines and responses to their questions before submission of offers.
    AWARD NOTICE.pdf
    The document pertains to the award notification for a government solicitation, specifically identified as Solicitation No. 127EAX24R0030. The project titled "Site Maintenance & Minor Construction" has been awarded to Red J Environmental for the sum of $199,952.22. The contract associated with this award is numbered 127EAX24C0064. This notification serves as a formal announcement of the project’s initiation under federal contracting protocols, indicating the selected vendor and allocated budget for site maintenance and minor construction activities. The purpose of such solicitations typically involves seeking qualified vendors to fulfill government projects, ensuring appropriate allocations of federal funds for public service enhancements and infrastructure stability.
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