E--Landscaping & Site Improvement Plan, Big Hole NB

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/52. The solicitation number is P16PS02356, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation. The NAICS code is 561730 with an associated small business size standard of $7.5 million. This solicitation is a 100% total small business set-aside, and will result in a firm fixed price contract to a single vendor determined to be responsive and responsible. The Government will consider past performance in determining responsibility. DESCRIPTION. The National Park Service, Big Hole National Park, Wisdom, Montana (BIHO), has a requirement for landscaping design and site improvements that will include drought tolerant landscape materials such as rocks, boulders, and shrubs native to the area. The project will involve moderate ground disturbance activities such as clearing of weeds and removal of approximately 4-5 in. of dirt in a 2,500 square foot area, installation of weed barrier fabric, backfilling rock materials into the cleared area, and placement of boulders. The contractor is encouraged to use natural materials from the outlying area to be incorporated into the project design. Weed free materials will be used in the interpretive site and will be inspected by NPS personnel before installation. ATTACHMENTS TO THIS SOLICITATION. . All attachments can be accessed via the link to FedConnect, or by going directly to the FedConnect website at https://www.fedconnect.net. Once at the FedConnect home page, click ¿Search Public Opportunities Only.¿ On the next screen, under Search Criteria, change the drop-down menu selection to read "Reference Number," then type in solicitation number "P15PS02356" and click "search." On the next screen, click the underlined text that is the title of the solicitation, shown as "Landscaping & Site Improvement Plan-Big Hole NB." Next screen is the overview screen. On the right-hand side, is the list of documents posted, showing the SF-1449 solicitation form and all attachments. The attachments must be opened individually, and can be downloaded and saved or printed. There are three total of four attachments: Attachment no. 1, SF-1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items; Attachment 2, this combined synopsis/solicitation document; Attachment No. 3, Scope of Work; and Attachment No. 4, Dept. of Labor (DOL) wage determination applicable to this solicitation and ensuring contract. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Government anticipates making an award within 3 to 5 business days from the closing date of this solicitation. The period of performance will run from date of award through September 30, 2017. QUOTES ARE DUE BY 4:30PM PACIFIC TIME (PT) on Tuesday, September 16, 2016. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email (phone or fax questions will not be accepted). Send email question(s) to contact@example.gov, and reference the solicitation number in the subject line of the email, e.g., "P16PX02356/QUESTION." This synopsis page contains only a partial amount of information contained in this solicitation. Please refer to the Standard Form 1449 and Attachments, both available at FedConnect. Click on the link below, as explained above, to access the complete solicitation package in FedConnect. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.