F--SAMA/SAIR FY20 Tree Pruning and Preventative Care

(i) This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The National Park Service contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation to the vendor. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-06 and are available in full text through Internet access at http:// www.acquisition.gov/far/. ***** (ii) This solicitation is issued as Request for Quote #140P4320Q0035. ***** (iii) The solicitation, provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06 (the most recent FAC number can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar). ***** (iv) The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. NAICS code: 561730, Landscaping Services, (https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/); Small business size standard: $8.0 million. (https://www.sba.gov/contracting/getting-started-contractor/make-sure-you-meet-sba-size-standards/table-small-business-size-standards). All responsible small business concerns may submit a quote which shall be considered by the National Park Service (NPS). ***** (v) Refer to the price schedule on the attached Standard Form 1449 (SF1449), Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items, for a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable). ***** (vi) Description of requirements for each line item: The Contractor shall provide all labor, management, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to provide tree pruning, felling, trimming, and disease and pest treatments, where applicable in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) (Attachment 0001). The Contractor shall provide personnel with the qualifications, certifications, technical knowledge, experience and skills required to provide the services identified in this Statement of Work (SOW). All work shall be under the direction and general supervision of an Arborist(s) certified by The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or equivalent state certification who possess verifiable experience and technical competence in tree physiology, identification, diagnosis of disorders, and current tree care and safety practices in accordance with accepted industry standards. ***** (vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point: Salem and Saugus Massachusetts. Period of Performance: The contractor shall commence all work within 10 days of award and shall complete all work no later than 09/18/2020. The contractor shall provide written notice to the Contracting Officer when all work is completed. The contractor shall coordinate the exact dates and times of performance with the NPS, at least one week in advance. ***** (viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision can be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar. In addition to the requirements noted in 52.212-1; quotes shall contain the documents and information noted in below. ***** (ix) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The provision can be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of the provision are noted below. ***** (x) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Quoters shall complete provision 52.212-3 at the Government's System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1. ***** (xi) FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Refer to attachment for a full listing of clauses applicable to this solicitation and the resultant purchase order. ***** (xii) FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Refer to attachment for a full listing of clauses applicable to this solicitation and the resultant purchase order. ***** (xiii) Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions: ***** a) Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price ***** b) Applicable FAR Parts: This acquisition is being conducted per the procedures authorized by FAR Parts 12 and 13. ***** c) Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determinations: The attached (Attachment 0002) wage determination 2015-4065, Rev. 14, dated 04/09/2020 applies to the work conducted in Saugus, MA. The attached (Attachment 0003) wage determination 2015-4067, Rev. 15, dated 04/09/2020 applies to the work conducted in Salem, MA. ***** e) Clauses: The attached contract clauses apply to this solicitation and the subsequent purchase order. ***** f) Pre-proposal Site Visit: See FAR clause 52.237-1, Site Visit, with Addendum 1 to 52.237-1 Site Visit in the attached clauses for detailed information. ***** g) Required Quote Submittal Contents: See SPECIAL NOTICE 1: SUBMIT WITH QUOTE in the attached clauses. h) Evaluation Criteria: Refer to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, in the attached clauses. ***** (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this solicitation. ***** (xv) The date, time and place Quotes are due: Submit to: Contract Specialist David Barceleau at contact@example.gov. Due Date / Time: Submit so as to insure Government receipt by 2:00 pm Eastern Time, 06/30/2020. (xvi) Please contact David Barceleau at contact@example.gov if you have any questions regarding this solicitation.