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RECOVERY Invasive Species Plant Specialist - Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

Awarded

AG-4419-S-10-0591Federal

Submission Closed05/25/2010, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This fixed-price contract, awarded through a competitive solicitation by the USDA Forest Service, engages an Invasive Plant Specialist to control non-native invasive species, specifically the Princess Tree, within the Dobson Knob Area of the Linville Gorge in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina. Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and set aside for small businesses under NAICS 115310, the project involves a two-person crew providing 2,000 total crew hours across 2010 and 2011. Work is scheduled between June 15 and September 30 each year, utilizing foliar spray, cut surface, and basal bark herbicide applications. The contract establishes strict performance standards requiring at least 95 percent targeted treatment and no more than 10 percent inadvertent treatment, with non-compliance resulting in mandatory reapplication or price reductions. The scope of work is guided by detailed topographic and aerial maps of the Dobson Knob Invasive Control Area, including boundaries for the Linville Gorge Wilderness and the Grandfather Ranger District. Additionally, the agreement mandates adherence to the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act and specific Department of Labor wage determinations for North Carolina.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service-Spoc East

Contract Value

$59,500

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Pisgah National Forest McDowell and Burke Counties, NC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

John Odell - dba Appalacian Ecological Service 4 Hidden River Drive SWANNANOA NC USA

Award Issued Date

05/25/2010, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

AQL Assessment - Performance Standards

specifications

High

Dobson Knob Invasive Control Area Map

specifications

High

Exhibit 7 - LG Dobson Aerial TRT West

specifications

High

Linville Area Invasive Plant Project Overview

specifications

High

Project WFM-0811-17FHF: Invasive Plant Specialist SOW

sow

High

Section B - Schedule of Items

specifications

High

Sections C-M Solicitation - Invasive Plant Specialist (Dobson Knob Area)

rfp

High

Solicitation AG-4419-S-10-0591 - Invasive Species Control

rfq

High

Wage Determination No. 2005-2389 (Rev. 9) - North Carolina

wage-determination

High

Dobson Knob Invasive Control Area Map

specifications

Low

Exhibit 5 - LG Dobson Aerial TRT

specifications

Low

Exhibit 6 - LG Dobson Aerial TRT East

specifications

Low

Linville Area Dobson Knob Aerial Map

specifications

Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedApr 22

Combined Synopsis

AwardedMay 25

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/25/2010, 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

Contacts

Mark L KamholtzContract Specialist

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Gary S. BaberContracting Officer

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Full Description

*RECOVERY* 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Located on the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, The purpose of this project is to hire qualified Invasive Plant Specialist(s) to treat invasives in the Dobson Knob Area of the Linville Gorge Area. (See Section M for specific qualifications) This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.10) Price range: Between $25,000 and $100,000 ******************************************************************************************************** IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ******************************************************************************************************** An organized site visit has been scheduled for: Date: May 6, 2010 Time: 9:30am EST Those interested in attending will meet at: National Forests in North Carolina 160 Zillcoa St Asheville, NC, 28801 For additional information, contact David White @ 828-2574220 ================================================================== Instructions to Bidders Please submit 2 copies of completed: Section A (SF1449) , Section B (Schedule of Items) and a narrative/supporting documentation addressing your qualifications as they apply to Section M (Evaluation Factors). Bids due ========= NOTICE: Quotations must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00pm EST on May 14, 2010 ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING: USDA FOREST SERVICE - EROC EAST 1720 PEACHTREE ROAD NW - Suite 700 ATLANTA, GA., 30309 Attn. Mark Kamholtz or Lisa Browning Please also clearly reference the solicitation number AG-4419-S-10-0591 on the outside of the mailer/package. Please write your DUNS and TIN number in Box 17A of the SF1449. ====================================================================== NO FAXES, E-MAILS OR OTHER ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ====================================================================== All vendors are required to be registered in both ORCA and the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award of a contract, http://www.ccr.gov/