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Machine Vegetation Management Services - Colville National Forest

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AG-05G1-S-15-0009Federal

Submission Closed05/20/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Colville National Forest, under the Department of Agriculture, issued solicitation AG-05G1-S-15-0009 for an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract focused on machine vegetation management services. This award covers a base year and two option years, with service areas divided into West Side and East Side units. The scope of work involves roadside vegetation management and brushing across various Forest Service Roads, with specific technical requirements for clearing heights and adherence to USDA BioPreferred Program product categories. The contract is governed by U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 1977-0209 Revision 49, ensuring minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for forestry occupations in Washington. Technical execution is guided by detailed road maintenance definitions, quantity measurement protocols, and specific location maps for designated road segments. Administrative amendments refined the source selection process to include price and best-value factors, updated option period dates, and clarified road use permits and load limits.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Colville National Forest

Contract Value

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille Counties, Washington State, COLVILLE, WA, 99114, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BRUSH ONE CONTRACTING

Award Issued Date

05/15/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

AGG-05G1-S-15-0009 Vegetation Management Services

rfq

High

Amendment 0001 - AG-05G1-S-15-0009 Vegetation Management Services IDIQ

4 pages · amendment

High

Amendment 0002 - AG-05G1-S-15-0009 Vegetation Management Services IDIQ

2 pages · amendment

High

Colville National Forest - Examples of Roads

1 page · specifications

High

Colville National Forest - Typical Road Segments for Brushing Contract

1 page · specifications

High

Section 800 - Definitions and Abbreviations

5 pages · specifications

High

Section 801 Quantity Measurement Terms

1 page · specifications

High

Typical Brushing Detail

specifications

High

Typical FSR Maintenance Location Maps - Colville National Forest

specifications

High

Wage Determination No. 1977-0209 Revision 49 (Washington)

3 pages · wage-determination

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BioPreferred Program Product Categories - June 2013

1 page · other

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Colville National Forest - FSR Maintenance Vicinity Map

specifications

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FSR Maintenance Vicinity Map - Colville National Forest

specifications

Low

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3 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedFeb 18

Presolicitation

Notice updatedMar 9

Response deadline added: Apr 7, 2015. The notice title changed. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMar 9

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Notice updatedApr 1

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Type ChangedApr 6

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedMay 15

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/20/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Colville National Forest

Contacts1 person available

OfficeCOLVILLE, WA, 99114, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Colville National Forest

Office AddressCOLVILLE, WA, 99114, USA

Contacts

Cathy E. Van Alyne

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Cutting Roadway Vegetation (Brushing). The Colville National Forest has a requirement for Roadway Vegetation Maintenance (brushing, cutting and removal of unwanted vegetation) along various Forest Service Roads (FSR's) throughout the Colville National Forest. Location of the work will be in Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille Counties, Washington (located in the NE portion of Washington State). The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies and incidentals necessary to perform machine roadside brush cutting and clearing with the objective of successful, quality performance resulting in a clear line of sight, clear of debris as outlined in the specifications. A Vicinity Map, examples of typical FSR Locations, Section 800 Definitions and Abbreviations and Section 801 Mesurements are attached with this notice. Contractors are encouraged to view FSR's to confirm conditions. Please contact John Kennedy for site conditions. His number is +1 (555) 000-0000. The Contractor shall utilize products and materials that promote energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, use of recovered materials, that are environmentally preferable, and made from bio- based materials including but not limited to: 2-Cycle Engine Oils: Chain and Cable Lubricants; Diesel Fuel Additives; Engine Crankcase Oil; Fuel Conditioners; Gasoline Fuel Additives; Gear Lubricants; Greases; Hydraulic Fluids; etc.) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use of detracting from the overall quality delivered. Visit www.biopreferred.gov for additional information on BioPreferred Products. There may be up to two awards from this contract. The resultant contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base year and two one-year option periods. The contract will be firm fixed price. The Government is estimating approximately 230 miles of roads per year. Actual amount will vary as roads are surveyed and amount of funding becomes available. The Government is will guarantee at least 100 miles for this contract (total for all three years). Price will be quoted by the acre. Task orders will be placed based on site conditions and funding availability. Task Order time is estimated from May 15th through October 15th depending on weather and site locations. The Contractor will be paid for actual work ordered, performed and accepted by the Government. This project will be advertised as a written request for quotes (RFQ) based on the commercial test program. Estimated issue date of the solicitation is on or about March 4, 2015. The solicitation will be posted electronically at this (FedBizOpps) site when it issues. No hard copies of the solicitation or amendments will be mailed. The actual due date will be listed in the solicitation. Award will be made to the quote (or quotes) whose quote (or quotes) offers the best value to the Government. Award is estimated to be in the Spring of 2015. The project is a 100 percent small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 115310 and Size Standard is $7.5 million. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. An electronic copy of the solicitation will be posted at the site on the issue date.