SAM #140L1726Q0059

BLM Colorado State Office Solicits Environmental Consulting for Raptor Nesting and Population Monitoring

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado State Office, is soliciting quotations for environmental consulting services focused on raptor nesting surveys and population productivity assessments within the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, including the Rio Grande Gorge, Rio San Antonio Gorge, and Orilla Verde Recreation Area. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado State Office, Taos Field Office - Contracting Officer: Scott Voigt - Scope of Work: - Conduct raptor presence/absence surveys at historic nest sites - Locate new nests and monitor active nests for reproductive success, productivity, reoccupation rates, diet, and habitat use - Provide monthly status updates, annual field survey forms, final reports, photographs, and GIS data (ArcGIS-compatible shapefiles, NAD83 datum) - Requires experienced ornithologists and technical expertise in environmental consulting - Products/Services Requested: - TAFO Raptor Nesting and Population Productivity Assessment (Part Number: 7540-01-152-8067; Quantity: 1) - Environmental consulting services for raptor monitoring and reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal and state permits and fire restrictions - Adherence to Service Contract Labor Standards - Active SAM.gov registration - Ability to travel to field sites - Submission of staffing plan and technical work plan - No specific OEMs or commercial product manufacturers are named in the solicitation. - Set aside for small businesses under NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services)

Description

Good afternoon,The Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office requests quotation for work performed under the attached Statement of Work. The resultant order will be for a firm-fixed-price type. This RFQ is issued pursuant to the procedures of FAR Parts 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.The resultant BPA Call will be made against the USDA - USFS Land Management Integrated Services BPA. The call will result in a firm-fixed-price Call. All terms and conditions of the contractor's agreement apply unless otherwise agreed to herein. If not a BPA Holder, please visit the ongoing solicitation at: https://sam.gov/opp/8f26188b0e7445b3b4f9bb71484448f4/viewREFERENCE PR: 0044057411Delivery is FOB Destination pursuant to FAR 52.247-34.The Contractor will be required to travel to support this requirement.Although the government does not currently anticipate a need for discussions, the government reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary.Basic Contracting Requirements:1. Active Registration - www.sam.gov - check it now please. If having issues with your sam.gov registration, don't pay anyone. Free assistance is available at your local APEX Accelerators -https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/2. Invoicing and Payment - www.ipp.gov - 14 day prompt pay with progress payments3. Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services4. Service Contract Labor Standards WG Det 2015-5451 rev295. Total Small Business Set Aside for NAICS 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services - $19M6. Type of Contract - Firm Fixed Price 7. Government Past Performance Systems including SAM.gov and CPARS.gov will be evaluated to support the determination of responsibility required per FAR 9.104-1.Instructions to Offerors:1. Provide in your quotation in two parts: PART I (Non-price factors) PART II (Pricing Proposal). All proposals documents shall be provided in pdf format. No other formatting limitations exist.2. Send quotation to scott_voigt@ios.doi.gov no later than the suspense date. Late quotes will not be considered.3. Questions are to be submitted to scott_voigt@ios.doi.gov within seven calendar days of the issuance of the original solicitation. Any questions will be responded to via RFQ amendment to the vendor pool.4. Quotes shall be valid for not less than 120 days.5. Although the government does not currently anticipate a need for discussions, the government reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary.Evaluation Criteria:The government anticipates a single award to the Contractor whose quote is most responsive to the RFQ and is determined to be the best value to the government. Selection of best value will be achieved through a process of evaluating each quote against the Evaluation Criteria described below. The non-cost criteria (Technical Experience and Staffing/Key Personnel) are weighted equally, and when combined are more important than the price. In the case where technical capabilities are similar, price may be the deciding factor. Upon receipt, quotes will be reviewed for completeness and compliance with RFQ instructions. Determination of complete and accurate quotes that are eligible for award will be achieved through a process of evaluating each quote against the Evaluation Factors described below. Incomplete submissions or submissions exceeding the maximum page limit may NOT receive further consideration. Technical ratings focus on strengths, uncertainties, and deficiencies in the quote and must be rated at the Factor level with an overall technical factor rating assigned. Price Factor must be rated as reasonable or not reasonable. Evaluation FactorsTECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTOR 1: Technical Experience The Government will evaluate the relevancy (similarity in size and scope) and recency of each team¿s technical experience as relates to subtasks 1a, 1b, and 1c below to determine the degree to which it will contribute to the successful completion of requirements. Recent is defined as a project completed or significantly completed within 3 years from the issuance date of this RFQ. Relevant is defined as involving much of the same magnitude of effort and complexities this RFQ requires. Therefore, projects will be considered not relevant if the experience submitted does not involve any of the magnitude of effort and complexities required by this RFQ. Technical experience must be demonstrated for the following: The Contractor must demonstrate experience with accomplishing the tasks. The Contractor must submit an example schedule to demonstrate the ability to meet the Period of Performance. TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTOR 2: Staffing Plan and Key Personnel Quotes will be evaluated based on the ability to schedule and staff this project as evidenced through submission of a resume of the key personnel positions. Include a description of relevant experience for core team members and other staff. Include a description of relevant experience and expertise for any Subcontractors. Quotes will be evaluated and preference will be given to firm¿s demonstrating an ability to propose a dedicated and highly experienced Project Manager, in addition to firms who demonstrate the adequacy of the proposed staffing (Project Manager, key personnel, core team members, and other staffing), including the appropriate size, skill levels and experience with well restoration projects. Contractors must explain their process and effectiveness of internal QA/QC to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables, the ability to meet tight schedules, and the ability to balance workloads to meet tight schedules. TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTOR 3: Work PlanThe contractor shall provide a work plan detailing their technical approach to demolition, diagnosis, and replacement of current Infrastructure. The government intends to perform a subjective comparative analysis to determine which quotation mitigates risks associated with the work.PRICED EVALUATION FACTORThe Government will evaluate price reasonableness for the total quoted Price. The level of effort, the mix of labor proposed, and total quoted amount to perform the effort will be evaluated to determine price reasonableness and support a firm¿s technical expertise.PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FACTORGovernment Past Performance Systems including SAM.gov and CPARS.gov will be evaluated to support the determination of responsibility required per FAR 9.104-1. Likewise, this data will be used to assess the risk confidence in the contractor. Unsatisfactory or marginal performance will be viewed as unfavorable.

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