This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services and is prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested and no other written solicitation will be issued. The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has a requirement to obtain for Landscaping and Snow Removal services at the Reclamation Pierre Office Building located at 810 West 5th Street, Pierre South Dakota. The scope of this firm fixed price contract is for services as identified in the included Statement of Work.
Solicitation number 140R6024Q0097 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-01. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code -Landscaping Service with an associated small business size standard of $9.5M.
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to be considered for award.
Offerors are cautioned to carefully review the offer submission requirements. To be considered qualified for this work, offerors must fully address all evaluation factors outline under FAR clause 52.212-2 on the following page, in the solicitation package.
The Government anticipates making award without discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer determines them to be necessary. Therefore, the offeror¿s initial proposal should contain the offeror¿s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint.
Offerors may submit questions electronically, via email, to Terra Warren, Contract Officer at twarren@usbr.gov . Questions need to be submitted no later than Aug 14th, at 11:59 PM MST. Questions received after that date will not be entertained. Applicable answers will be provided via amendment to the solicitation through the SAM website at www.sam.gov
Reclamation strongly urges offerors to inspect the site where offerors shall be performing the required services, to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award. The subject area is publicly accessible, and no pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Bidders are highly encouraged to visit site areas prior to bid submission.
Written, signed quotes with contact information are due no later than Sept 2nd, 2024, at 11:59 PM MDT by email to twarren@usbr.gov. A copy of Clause 52.204-24 with the fill in completed and signed, and any other documentation the vendor determines would add value to the quotation and assist the government in determining a quotation is of the best value to the government. (a PDF of the full announcement will be attached to this announcement) and any other necessary documentation to the contracting officer listed above. For information or questions regarding this Request for Quotation, please contact Terra Warren, twarren@usbr.gov.
(see attached package (updated as of 8-12-24) for complete document)
