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2008 Powers 1 Tractor Piling

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RFQ-S-05-SS-15-08-266Federal

Submission Closed09/18/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The 2008 Powers 1 Tractor Piling project, identified by solicitation number RFQ-S-05-SS-15-08-266, is a total small business set-aside contract awarded by the Sierra National Forest under the Department of Agriculture. Located within the High Sierra Ranger District in Prather, California, the primary objective of this contract is to reduce fuel in post-harvest thinning units by piling slash and brush across approximately 197 acres to prepare the land for future burning. The scope of work requires the use of tractor piling equipment, specifically D-6 size equivalents or smaller, and mandates that all activities be performed without damaging residual trees or vegetation. Contractors are required to adhere to strict operational standards, including noxious weed cleaning certifications and comprehensive fire prevention and suppression protocols as outlined in the 2006 Fire Plan, particularly during the Fire Precautionary Period from May 15 to December 1. Labor must comply with U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 1977-0727 for forestry and land management services in California. Evaluation for the project included an experience questionnaire to verify business qualifications, equipment availability, and past performance on similar projects.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Sierra National Forest

Contract Value

$55,357

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

High Sierra Ranger District, PRATHER, CA, 93651-9719, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

ALLENS WATER TENDER SVC. 3922 N 1500 E BUHL ID 83316 USA

Award Issued Date

09/18/2008, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

past-performance

High

specifications

High

specifications

High

rfq

High

wage-determination

High

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 28

Presolicitation

Notice updatedJul 30

Response deadline time changed from 9:00 PM UTC to 6:00 PM UTC on Sep 4, 2008. The notice description changed.

Type ChangedAug 11

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedSep 18

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/18/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Sierra National Forest

Contacts1 person available

OfficeCLOVIS, CA, 93611, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Sierra National Forest

Office AddressCLOVIS, CA, 93611, USA

Contacts

Mary E CantrellContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This project is located on the High Sierra Ranger District located on the Sierra National Forest. The purpose of this contract is to reduce fuel in post-harvest thinning units by piling slash and brush for future burning. Work shall be done in a manner that does not damage residual trees or vegetation not specified to be treated. To reach the Powers 1 Project Area: Proceed east on Hwy 168 for about 18 miles to the community of Shaver Lake. At the intersection of Hwy 168 and Dinkey Creek Road turn east towards Dinkey Creek and travel approx. 6 miles to the crossing of Summit Creek. The first unit is adjacent to Dinkey Creek Road just south-east of Summit Creek. Flagging and/or blue-green paint along the perimeter designates project boundaries. All work to be performed will occur within the units, the actual areas needing treatment will vary. The bidder strongly encouraged to inspect the project work area. This project has approx. 197 acres to be tractor piled.