DESCRIPTION - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). The solicitation number for this request is 201817Q027, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is set aside for small business. The NAICS 115112 with a size standard of $6.5 million. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service encourages the participation of small, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge, San Miguel County, Las Vegas, New Mexico has a requirement for the following products and services: All products and services shall be coordinated with Philip Garcia, Refuge Biologist (505) 425-3581 x 204: SCOPE OF WORK: This project involves the supply, delivery and application of various herbicides to treat eight different species of invasive plants that are scattered throughout the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge in populations of various sizes over a 325 to 350 acre area. Some populations are co-located. Contractor must be licensed as commercial applicators in the State of New Mexico; fully insured; and must provide an indemnity clause/waiver to the United States Government and its employees and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, demands, suits, actions, judgments, liabilities, defaults, or costs and expenses, including court costs and attorney fees. Contractor will provide a minimum of 2 (two) licensed commercial applicators using an ATV four wheeler, only, with ATVs fully equipped with both boom and wand spot spraying capability, and backpack sprayers. Herbicide coverage of units will be done using grid patterns or modified grid patterns. Copies of all applicable pesticide applicator licenses are required. Contractors must coordinate work schedule with Refuge Manager/Biologist and be willing to work a flexible schedule to deliver a quick response time during periods when treatments of invasive weeds will be most effective. The contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, equipment, materials, herbicides, and surfactant necessary for treatments. The contractor will also provide dye to help ensure good herbicide coverage. All travel costs and mileage must be included in the quote. The perimeter of the treated area will be GPS by range unit or pasture. All applications will follow label requirements and application rates recommended for each invasive species. Where a range is recommended, the higher application rate will be used. Reports indicating hours worked, chemical used, and application rates and acres sprayed for each species are required weekly. Treatment success of musk, bull, and Canada thistle, Russian knapweed 1 year after treatment (YAT) should average no less than 85% control. Contractor will be required to re-treat at their expense if control levels are less than 85%. All ATV boom equipment will be calibrated just prior to use to ensure correct coverage. Species targeted, acreages to be treated and herbicides to be used are as follows: Species/ Herbicide/ Estimated Acreage -Hoary cress - - Escort - - 5 acres, variable density -Poison hemlock - - Habitat - - 1 acre -Bull Thistle - - Milestone - - 50 acres, variable density -Musk & Canada Thistle - - Milestone - - 175-250 acres, variable density -Russian knapweed - - Milestone - - 1 acre, variable density -Saltcedar - - Arsenal/Habitat - - 20 acres, variable density -Russian Olive - - Arsenal - - 5 acres, variable density -Siberian Elm - - Garlon 4 - - 5 acres, variable density Site Location Plans could not be attached to this solicitation. Please formally request a copy of the project site location plans. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose total offer represents the best value for the Government, price and other factors considered. Bidders shall submit technical data for all items bid. Prices must include all costs for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary for the supply, delivery and application of herbicide for this invasive weed control project. Offeror(s) proposing alternative types/brands than those indicated bear the burden of proof that an item is in fact equal or better. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE - Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge, San Miguel County, Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS - The contractor shall be responsible for the observance of all applicable Federal, State, and local laws governing this work. RULES AND REGULATIONS - The contractor shall conduct work in the conformance with such appropriate Refuge regulations as the Manager may prescribe, and shall also conduct the operation as not to interfere with or endanger the ordinary use of structures, roads, utilities, and other Refuge facilities. Equipment operations and materials shall be confined to the limits defined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Special attention should be given to the protection of facilities, wildlife and vegetation adjacent to the work areas. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES - In addition, FAR provisions/clauses listed below apply. This information is available on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, must be completed on-line at www://orca.bpn.gov. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. This solicitation is also subject to the Service Contract Act and is herein incorporated by reference. PLEASE OBTAIN COPIES OF SPECIFICATIONS AND SITE LOCATION PLANS BY: E-mail:
[email protected] or by Fax: (505) 248-6791, Attn: Daniel Garcia. For bidding information contact Daniel Garcia at (505) 248-6446. For information on the Specifications and the Required Items on the contract, contact the Refuge Wildlife Biologist at (505) 425-3581 x 204. SITE VISIT: Offerors are encouraged to make a site visit. Offerors who wish to visit the site may contact Philip Garcia, Refuge Biologist at (505) 425-3581 x 204. QUOTATION SUBMISSION - The deadline for receipt of quotations is July 13, 2007 at 4:30 pm (Mountain). Please note: quotations should also include three past performance references within the past three years, prompt payment and warranty terms, name, phone number, and address of your point of contact. SUBMIT QUOTATIONS TO: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services Division, 500 Gold Avenue, Room 5108, Albuquerque, NM 87103. The official combined synopsis/solicitation is posted at http://ideasec.nbc.gov. In order to receive the award, vendor must be registered at http://www.ccr.gov and at http://ideasec.nbc.gov and https://orca.bpn.gov/. Be prepared with your company's DUNS number (available from Dun and Bradstreet at 1-888-546-0024) and your Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN). Amendments to the solicitation will be posted in the same manner as the solicitation; it is your responsibility to monitor the website. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. Please submit all questions by email to:
[email protected]. POINT OF CONTACT: Offerors interested in submitting a quotation, or requiring additional information on this solicitation should contact: Daniel J. Garcia, Contracting and General Services Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, phone (505) 248-6446, fax (505) 249-6791, email:
[email protected].