Professional Land Surveying - USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - Colorado
ID: 12FPC325R0045Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTERFPAC BUS CNTR-ACQ DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LAND SURVEYS-CADASTRAL (NON-CONSTRUCTION) (R404)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 13, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Feb 13, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center is soliciting qualifications from licensed land surveyors for professional surveying services in Colorado. The selected contractor will perform legal boundary surveys and re-surveys for various easement programs, including the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, ensuring compliance with NRCS specifications and state regulations. This procurement is critical for maintaining accurate property boundaries and supporting environmental conservation efforts across the state. Interested firms must submit their qualifications using the Standard Form 330 by February 13, 2025, and can contact Amber Maestri at amber.maestri@usda.gov or Ruben Mindieta at ruben.mindieta@usda.gov for further information.

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Jan 14, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Colorado is soliciting proposals for Professional Surveying Services through Solicitation Number 12FPC325R0045. Firms should submit a Standard Form 330 electronically, detailing qualifications and experience, adhering to specific formatting and content guidelines. The contract aims to establish a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement for easement boundary surveying services, with a total capacity not exceeding $1.5 million over five years. The project requires licensed surveyors to perform accurate surveys and re-establish easement boundaries, following state regulations and specifications. Submissions must meet mandatory requirements related to registration and experience, as firms will be evaluated on five main criteria: professional qualifications, knowledge of locality, specialized experience, capacity to perform the work, and past performance. The deadline for submissions is February 13, 2025, and late submissions will not be considered. This RFP is a 100% small business set-aside with a size standard of $19 million. The process underscores the government's commitment to maintaining clear regulations and high standards for professional surveying services in support of conservation efforts in Colorado.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) outlines land survey specifications for its Easement Programs. Licensed professional land surveyors must conduct legal easement boundary surveys, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both NRCS and state regulations. The survey includes detailed aspects such as boundary markings, ingress and egress routes, and documentation of encroachments. Necessary equipment and personnel qualifications are emphasized, with compliance obligations for notification prior to survey commencement and detailing the surveying area. Key deliverables include signed survey plats, legal descriptions, and electronic files, which must conform to specified standards regarding content and format. The process demands close coordination between surveyors, landowners, and NRCS representatives to resolve any discrepancies in property boundaries or encroachments. Additionally, considerations for conflict of interest and confidentiality are established within the contract terms. These specifications ensure that surveys contribute accurately to environmental conservation goals by clearly defining easement areas without overlapping adjacent properties, thus enhancing the integrity of NRCS programs.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) outlines the specifications for reestablishing easement boundaries under its easement programs. The work involves a legal survey by licensed surveyors, detailing the tasks involved in boundary reestablishment, including measurements, computations, and monumentation. The process includes two phases: Phase I requires preliminary survey submissions and potential resolution of discrepancies; Phase II entails finalizing the survey with physical boundary marking. The document emphasizes adherence to professional and state regulatory standards, ensuring surveys are accurate, complete, and well-documented. Key deliverables include detailed survey plats, legal descriptions, and electronic data formatted for GIS systems. The document also stipulates a notification protocol for landowners and outlines conflict of interest and confidentiality requirements for surveyors. Overall, it provides a structured approach to boundary reestablishment, ensuring compliance with NRCS standards and state regulations while promoting effective land conservation.
Jan 14, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The document outlines the procedures for evaluating the past performance of contractors in federal and state/local requests for proposals (RFPs). It consists of sections that must be filled out by both the Offeror (contractor) and the Assessor (evaluator). The Offeror must provide solicitation and contract information, while the Assessor offers insights on the contractor's performance across various metrics, including technical quality, cost control, customer satisfaction, and adherence to schedules. Performance ratings range from "Exceptional" to "Unsatisfactory" and are accompanied by definitions to guide evaluation. Each performance element requires a rating and justifications, particularly for lower scores. The document emphasizes email submission of assessments to expedite the process and clearly lays out expectations for feedback on contractor performance, aiming to facilitate informed decision-making in future contract awards. Overall, the document serves as a structured approach to assess and document the effectiveness of contractors, reinforcing accountability and quality in governmental contracting processes.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has issued a solicitation notice for Professional Land Surveying in multiple states, specifically identified through solicitation numbers 12FPC325R0001 to 12FPC325R0045. The notice includes a series of questions and answers aimed at clarifying the submission process for firms seeking to participate in this request for qualifications (RFQ). Key aspects highlighted include that firms can bid jointly under certain conditions, the need for submissions to encompass the entirety of respective state projects rather than specific areas, and the requirement for firms to demonstrate qualifications regarding licensed personnel and relevant past experience. Additionally, the solicitation emphasizes that only firms meeting the small business size standards set by the SBA are eligible for awards, and submissions are limited to a specified number of pages for the SF330 form, with separate guidance for including additional documentation like Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) and project examples. The process is designed for establishing long-term Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts for boundary surveying, with the expectation that work will be conducted statewide. Overall, this solicitation represents a methodical and structured approach to engage professional surveying services across specified states, ensuring compliance with local regulations while prioritizing qualifications and past performance in the selection process.
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