AMENDMENT 003_12FPC322Q0031_NRCS-Colorado Wetland Plan of Operations (WRPO)Development

Amendment 003- Wetland Reserve Plan of Operation (WRPO) 16 May 2022, See under attachments SF 30- Amendment 003. The purpose of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Amendment 003 is the following: See under Attachments -Attachment 4_ Estimate travel per easment Answer the following questions: Question #1: Is there flexibility with the timeline, should it be impossible to complete 36 WRPO's in 12 to 13 months? Question #2: Are reimbursable travel costs separate from the bid or included in the per unit cost per site on the worksheet? Question #3: In the bid it says that travel costs to outlying NRCS offices may be required and can be reimbursed, is this outside the cost of the bid? ********************************************************************************* Amendment 002- Wetland Reserve Plan of Operation (WRPO) 10 May 2022, See under attachments SF30- Amendment 002 The purpose of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Amendment 002 is the following: Amend RFQ package document to further clarify number of pages per RFQ Posting ******************************************************************** Amendment 001 Wetland Reserve Plan o Operation (WRPO) 10 May 2022, See under attachments SF30-Amendment The purpose of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Amendment 001 is the following: Change the contract Specialist from Madeline Allison to Amy Smith. Attached WRPO Sample Template example. Updated information on RFQ document (highlighted in yellow) on document S01_CO_WRPO_RFQ PACKAGE_PWS_MAPS_Evaluation Criteria_05092022- RFQ document attached. Page limit increased from 3 to 10. Corrected solicitation number from 12FPC322Q0032 TO 12FPC322Q0031 Change due date for questions submittal to 12 May 2022 to Mrs. Amy Smith- amysmith2@usda.gov Answer questions asked my potential offerors ******************************************************************************************************************************** The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colorado requires services for the development of Wetland Reserve Plan of Operations (WRPO) for land enrolled in the EWPP-FPR, WRP and ACEP programs. WRPOs are needed to identify how the wetland functions and values will be restored, enhanced and managed to accomplish the goals and objectives of the EWPP-FRE, WRP, and ACEP programs. The WRPO is designed to maximize wetland and wildlife habitat benefits (see attached RFQ package and attachments for further information). The performance period of this award is estimated to begin on June 30, 2022 and continue through August 31, 2023 and will result in a Firm Fixed Priced Commercial Award. Contract award will be granted to the firm that represents the best value to the Government. Quotes that do not provide a price for ALL line items on the quote sheet (attached) as well as demonstrate the technical capability according to the evaluation criteria as set forth in the RFQ package will not be considered for award. The Government intends to make an award based on the best value to the Government. In order to be considered, a contractor must submit the following in response to this RFQ (failure to provide this information will result in a non-responsive quote): Written Narrative: Offerors should submit a written narrative that thoroughly addresses the requirements of the PWS and the evaluation criteria set forth herein. The offeror must provide a narrative that adequately describes the offerors experience and plans for executing the work, including resources and personnel available to meet the required services. The narrative should be supported by evidence that gives credibility to the statements made by the offeror and in turn gives the Government enough information to understand and gain confidence in what the offeror is stating. Completed Quote Sheet; Completed Section 1619 Acknowledgment; Active/complete registration in SAM. Any questions must be submitted in writing no later than Monday May 12, 2022 to Amy Smith, amy.smith2@usda.gov, and Ryan Lorimer @ryan.lorimer@usda.gov.