Tree Removal for Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center, Americus, GA

This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside ACQUISITION and will be released under Solicitation Number 12FPC120Q0010. The small business size standard is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 561730 Landscaping Services with a size standard of $7.5 million average annual income. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center (JCPMC) in Americus Georgia has a known requirement for commercial tree removal and mulching services from a specialized contractor. 96 trees are to be removed to reduce risk. These trees pose a risk to electrical powerlines, fences, adjacent property, and road traffic. PROJECT DURATION. 90 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued. Contract approximate Period of Performance May 13, 2020 through August 12, 2020. SUMMARY. Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supplies and travel necessary to provide the required services for the removal and mulching of trees in accordance with NRCS statement of work, specifications, and terms and conditions of the contract, and other attachments provided. WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY PRIME CONTRACTOR. The contractor shall perform, with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 50 Percent of the value for the work of the contract. SITE VISIT. There will be no site showing due to COVID-19. If you have questions in reference on the requirement of the project and statement of work; contact Richard Barrett at Tel. (229) 514-3237 or email at Richard.barrett@usda.gov. If you have any questions on the terms and conditions of the solicitation, contact Danny Mandell, Contract Specialist, at danny.mandell@usda.gov or Tel. (254) 742-9923. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS - PREPARATION OF QUOTES In order to receive complete consideration for award of a contract, prospective Quoters are requested to submit quotes consisting of the following: 1. Completed STANDARD FORM (SF) 1449, sign and date 2. Completed PRICING SCHEDULE 3. Complete all other representations and certifications required by Section K not already completed in the System for Award Management (SAM), 4. Provide evidence of registration in SAM and that shows status is - Active. 5. Complete 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2015), 6. Complete 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016), Failure to provide any of the documents required above will result in a non-responsive quote. Quotes shall be emailed to danny.mandell@usda.gov and must be received no later than May 7, 2020, 9:00 am Central Reference the solicitation number (12FPC120Q0010) on your email subject line. Potential Quoters are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any and all amendments to the solicitation. It is the Quoters responsibility to view the FedBizOpps website at www.beta.SAM.gov, Contract Opportunities, daily as no other notification of amendments will be provided on any revisions to this announcement or other notices. SYSTEM FOR AWARD (SAM) REGISTRATION: All prospective contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) registration database at www.beta.SAM.gov, to be considered for an award of a federal contract. Point of Contact. Danny Mandell, Contract Specialist, via email at danny.mandell@usda.gov for information regarding this solicitation or you may contact Richard Barrett at Richard.barrett@usda.gov, at the Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center (PMC).