Professional Land Surveying - USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - Georgia
ID: 12FPC325R0031_GeorgiaType: Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTERFPAC BUS CNTR-ACQ DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

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Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

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

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center is seeking qualified firms to provide professional land surveying services for legal boundary surveys throughout Georgia. The selected contractor will be responsible for conducting legal boundary surveys and re-surveys of easements under various conservation programs, ensuring compliance with established specifications and state regulations. This procurement is crucial for effective land management and environmental conservation efforts, as it supports the reestablishment of easement boundaries vital to the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Interested firms must submit their qualifications using Standard Form 330 by January 21, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Amber Maestri at amber.maestri@usda.gov or Ruben Mindieta at ruben.mindieta@usda.gov. The total contract value is not expected to exceed $15 million over five years, with a focus on small business participation.

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    The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is soliciting proposals for professional surveying services in Georgia, specifically for legal easement boundary surveys and re-establishing existing boundaries. Interested firms must submit a Standard Form 330 electronically by January 21, 2025, with limitations on length and formatting. The bidding process is limited to small businesses, with a total contract value not exceeding $15 million over five years, necessitating significant experience in boundary surveying and technical competence. Evaluation criteria include professional qualifications of the team, knowledge of the locality, specialized experience in similar projects, capacity to perform the required work, and past performance on relevant contracts. Key provisions dictate that firms must showcase their surveying capabilities, knowledge of applicable laws, and provide a detailed past performance evaluation. The government emphasizes the importance of adhering closely to submission guidelines due to the competitive nature of the selection process. This solicitation underscores the NRCS’s commitment to precise land management practices through qualified surveying services in accordance with the federal selection process.
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) outlines specifications for land surveying services required for its easement programs. This document mandates that licensed land surveyors conduct all legal easement boundary surveys, including ingress and egress routes, adhering to state regulations and NRCS's guidelines. Key components include the need for pre-survey notification to landowners and NRCS representatives, clear descriptions of easement boundaries, accurate monumentation, and detailed survey plats that must include specific geospatial data. Surveyors must follow stringent quality standards, provide several deliverables like signed survey plats and legal land descriptions, and comply with conflict of interest policies. Additionally, the contractor is required to avoid discrimination and maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information. This comprehensive set of specifications ensures consistency and legality in identifying and documenting easement areas across various states.
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has established specifications for the reestablishment of easement boundaries through legally conducted land surveys. This process requires licensed surveyors to perform detailed surveying tasks, including measurements, monumentation, and documentation. The project is divided into two phases: Phase I involves preliminary survey submittals, while Phase II covers the finalization of boundary marking and monumentation after NRCS approval. Key components include adherence to professional surveying standards, collaboration with NRCS, and clear reporting of the findings, particularly regarding any easement disputes or inconsistencies. The surveyor must also maintain thorough records and provide comprehensive deliverables, including detailed plat maps, legal descriptions, and electronic files. Additional Best Management Practices require inspections by NRCS representatives for compliance. The document underlines the importance of accuracy, quality of work, and confidentiality about sensitive information, emphasizing careful coordination with landowners and adherence to legal protocols. This detailed framework ensures effective boundary reestablishment within NRCS conservation easement programs, supporting land management and environmental conservation efforts.
    This document outlines the Past Performance Questionnaire for contractors involved in federal government projects, highlighting a structured approach to assessing contractor performance. It requires the Offeror to fill out sections detailing the project and contract information, including the name of the contractor, contract number, period of performance, and a description of the requirement. Assessors are instructed to evaluate performance based on defined ratings such as Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, and Unsatisfactory, with specific criteria for each category. Sections III-VII guide assessors to provide their information, evaluate performance across a variety of elements (including technical quality and customer satisfaction), give an overall performance rating, and offer general comments on performance. The information gathered serves as an essential input for government source selections, helping to ensure that contractors meet required standards and facilitating informed decision-making in awarding contracts. The document emphasizes the importance of timely and electronic submission to streamline the assessment process, reflecting compliance with federal regulations governing source selection.
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