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RECOVERY - Hazardous Fuels Reduction Projects

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AG-4419-S-09-0040Federal

Submission Closed10/19/2009, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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This fixed price award, issued by the USDA Forest Service under solicitation AG-4419-S-09-0040, covers hazardous fuels reduction projects involving machine mowing and brush cutting services within the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The project focuses on the South Zone of the Marlinton and White Sulphur Ranger Districts, specifically targeting approximately 337 acres across 14 grazing allotments, including the Anthony Creek, Buzzard Ridge, Day Run, Friel Run, Gay Sharp, Halfway Run, Hoover, Lower Meadow, McAllister, Mullenax, Rimel, and Shearer allotments. The primary objective is to reduce hazardous fuels and support integrated resource management, with specific requirements for mowing heights, wildlife habitat patterns, and the protection of stream channel buffers. The contract requires the selected vendor to provide all necessary labor and equipment, with performance typically scheduled between August 15 and October 15. Payment is based on actual acres mowed, verified by a Contracting Officer's Representative or Inspector using GPS and visual observation, with acreage initially determined via aerial photography and ArcMap. Award selection was based on a competitive solicitation evaluating price per acre and past performance, including the vendor's equipment specifications, safety precautions, and methods for slash placement.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service-Spoc East

Contract Value

$27,297

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Monongahela National Forest, ELKINS, WV, 26241, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BUCK CREEK RESOURCE CONSULTANTS LLC

Award Issued Date

10/19/2009, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 29

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedJul 29

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Notice updatedAug 19

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AwardedOct 19

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

10/19/2009, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service-Spoc East

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWashington, DC, 202500001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service-Spoc East

Office AddressWashington, DC, 202500001, USA

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Mark L KamholtzContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Gary S. BaberContracting Officer

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Full Description

*RECOVERY* This project is funded in whole by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number AG-4419-S-09-0040. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33. This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 115310, Support Activities for Forestry. The services covered in this solicitation and resultant contract require the contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, mobilization, move between sites, supervision, transportation, operating supplies and incidentals necessary to perform machine mowing/brush cutting on Grazing Allotments located on the Monongahela National Forest. The primary purpose of this project is to reduce hazardous fuels in the Monongahela National Forest Grazing Allotments. Herbaceous and small diameter woody vegetation that can be mowed with a brush hog style piece of equipment will be cut and mulched by the mower in place. Detailed description of requirements is included in attached statement of work. A prebid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 A,M. August 12, 2009 at the Coberly Sods Allotment, Elkins WV. (This is in the field and not in the office.). For further information regarding this meeting, please contact the Project manager, Ms. Stephanie Connolly at +1 (555) 000-0000 ext. 244. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offeror's are instructed to submit references including contact name and number for similar work completed as well as a description of the equipment intended for use on this project. The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (June 2009), with its quote or complete the Representations and Certifications on line at HTTP://ORCA.BPN.GOV . The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009), applies to this acquisition The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (June 2009) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 3, 4, 8i, 19, 21, 20, 22, 23, and 39. This solicitation is issued under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and all requirements of the Act apply. Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 3:00 P.M. EDT on August 31, 2009. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Mark Kamholtz. The fax number is +1 (555) 000-0000 and email address is mkamholtz @fs.fed.us. Hardcopy quotes may be sent to USDA Forest Service - EROC East, 1720 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. ATTN. Mark Kamholtz. *** Quotes shall be submitted on (Standard Form) SF-1449- see attached - and should state the price per acre for this work. Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Mark Kamholtz at +1 (555) 000-0000, email address contact@example.gov.