Soda Hills Shrub Purchase
ID: 140L2625Q0027Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedApr 8, 2025
$26K$26,040
AwardeeDESERT SAGE FARM LLC 4168 N 4000 W Mackay ID 83251 USA
Award #:140L2625P0037
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTIDAHO STATE OFFICEBOISE, ID, 83709, USA

NAICS

Nursery and Tree Production (111421)

PSC

SEEDS AND NURSERY STOCK (8730)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/baeac7fb2ef047cfad4016c1ff18f3ce/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking qualified small businesses to provide 25,000 antelope bitter brush and 3,000 big sagebrush seedlings for the Soda Hills Shrub Purchase project in Pocatello, Idaho. The contractor will be responsible for growing, packaging, and delivering the shrubs by April 11, 2025, ensuring they meet specific health and size requirements for ecological restoration efforts. This procurement is part of a broader initiative to support environmental sustainability and local wildlife habitats. Interested parties must submit electronic quotes by April 3, 2025, and direct any questions to Heather McBride at hmcbride@blm.gov by March 28, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    McBride, Heather
    (208) 373-3993
    (208) 373-3949
    hmcbride@blm.gov
    Files
    Title
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    Appendix_1-_Shrub_Pricing_Schedule.pdf
    The document presents the Pricing Schedule for the purchase of native plant plugs specifically for the Soda Hills area. It outlines two primary items: 3,000 Soda Hills Sagebrush plugs (Item 0001A) and 25,000 Soda Hills Bitterbrush plugs (Item 0002B), both measured in each (EA). The format suggests a federal or local government procurement initiative where the bidders must provide a total price for these items, indicating a focus on native reforestation or ecosystem restoration efforts. The request for an "ALL OR NONE" total emphasizes the requirement for bidders to propose a comprehensive offer, possibly to ensure ecological integrity and cost-effectiveness in fulfilling the project’s goals. This document is part of a broader effort to support environmental sustainability through strategic planting in the Soda Hills region.
    Appendix_2-_FAR_52_212-3_(MAY_2024)(DEVIATION_FEB_2025).pdf
    The document outlines the Offeror Representations and Certifications for federal procurement of commercial products and services. It specifies that Offerors must complete certain sections based on whether they have submitted their representations and certifications electronically through the System for Award Management (SAM). Definitions are provided for key terms such as "economically disadvantaged women-owned small business" and "small disadvantaged business concern." The provisions require Offerors to disclose their business classification (e.g., small business, veteran-owned, women-owned) and certify compliance regarding labor standards, tax liabilities, and restrictions related to sensitive technologies and child labor. Additionally, it includes certifications concerning operations in countries like Sudan and stricter scrutiny for corporations with unpaid tax liabilities or felony convictions. The main purpose is to ensure compliance with federal regulations and encourage participation from various types of businesses while maintaining ethical standards in government contracting. The document serves as a framework to inform potential Offerors of their responsibilities and mandatory disclosures in the procurement process.
    Attachment_1_-Soda_Hills_Shrub_Salient_Features.pdf
    The document outlines the specifications for a government procurement of seedlings for the Soda Hills project, focusing on the delivery and packaging of antelope bitter brush and big sagebrush. The required delivery date is set for April 11, 2025, with instructions for pick up by government or authorized personnel from a refrigerated site within 100 miles of the Pocatello Field Office. The contract stipulates the contractor is responsible for growing and packaging approximately 25,000 antelope bitter brush and 3,000 big sagebrush seedlings, ensuring they are in healthy condition, greater than 3 inches in height, and stored properly with moist dirt plugs to prevent drying. The seedlings must be packaged consistently in boxes, with allowable variation in quantity, and any damaged or lost plants during the contractor's custody will not be compensated by the government. The focus of this procurement is to ensure the delivery of healthy, viable plants for ecological restoration efforts, critical for supporting local wildlife and habitats. This RFP serves as part of the government's broader initiatives in environmental restoration and conservation.
    Sol_140L2625Q0027.pdf
    The document serves as a combined synopsis and solicitation for the purchase of specific shrub species by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), specifically 25,000 antelope bitter brush and 3,000 big sagebrush. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) sets aside the project for small businesses under NAICS code 111421 and establishes a size standard of $3,250,000. Offers must demonstrate compliance with technical specifications, proposed delivery schedules, and competitive pricing. The finalized shrubs should be available for pickup by April 11, 2025, at the Pocatello Field Office in Idaho, with all delivery costs included in the quoted price. Bid submissions must follow specific content instructions, including a completed pricing schedule and product data. The proposal evaluation will focus on technical capability, delivery schedule, and cost, emphasizing the best overall value rather than merely the lowest price. A thorough understanding of procurement regulations and clauses related to small businesses, tax exemptions, and invoicing procedures is vital, along with the requirement to submit proposals electronically. The deadline for questions is March 28, 2025, with final quotes due by April 3, 2025. The contact for submissions is Heather McBride at the BLM.
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