ACEP-WRE Tree Planting for NRCS Illinois State Office (Alexander & Union Counties)

Okay, here's a breakdown of the information provided, categorized for clarity. This is geared towards understanding the procurement and what a potential bidder needs to know. **1. Procurement Overview** * **Solicitation Number:** 12FPC125Q0054 * **Agency:** USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) * **Type of Procurement:** Quote-based (likely a simplified acquisition procedure) * **Set-Aside:** 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside * **NAICS Code:** 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating) * **Size Standard:** $9.5 Million * **Methodology:** Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) - *This means the price is important, but the proposal MUST meet the minimum technical requirements.* * **Due Date for Quotes:** Wednesday, September 17, 2025, by 5:00 PM EST * **Submission:** Email to Ambrea.Harris@usda.gov and Kris Baker, Kristina.Baker@usda.gov **2. Project Description** * **Project:** Tree Planting (WRE - Wildlife Enhancement) * **Location:** Not explicitly stated in the provided text, but implied to be within the USDA NRCS service area. * **Scope of Work:** * Site preparation * Furnishing bare root tree seedlings * Storing and transporting seedlings * Planting seedlings (82.3 acres) at a rate of 435 seedlings per acre (10ft x 10ft grid). * **Specific Requirements:** * Seedlings must be bare root. * Contractor must provide copies of seedling invoices. * Certification of seedlings conforming to AMERICAN STANDARD FOR NURSERY STOCK (ANSI Z60.1 – 2004). * Certification that equipment is suitable for the work. * Inspection certificate for each seedling shipment. **3. Important Dates & Contacts** * **Questions Due:** Wednesday, September 10, 2025, by 5:00 PM EST * **Contact for Questions:** Ambrea Harris (Ambrea.Harris@usda.gov) and Kris Baker (Kristina.Baker@usda.gov) * **Quote Due:** Wednesday, September 17, 2025, by 5:00 PM EST. **4. Requirements & Considerations for Bidders** * **SAM.gov Registration:** Must have a current System for Award Management (SAM.gov) account. * **REPS & CERTs:** Must have Representations and Certifications completed in SAM.gov. *This is critical for eligibility.* * **Small Business Status:** Must qualify as a small business under the NAICS code 115112 (size standard $9.5M). * **Technical Expertise:** Demonstrate the ability to perform the tree planting work to the specified standards. * **Compliance:** Adhere to the requirements for seedling certification and equipment standards. * **LPTA Methodology:** Focus on a competitive price while *still* meeting the technical requirements outlined in the solicitation. **5. Referenced Clauses/Provisions (from the full document)** * **52.203-18:** Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements * **52.204-7:** System for Award Management * **52.204-16:** Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting * **52.204-24:** Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment * **52.204-25:** Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment * **52.222-51:** Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment - Requirements **In summary:** This is a small business set-aside opportunity for a tree planting project. Potential bidders should ensure they meet the eligibility requirements (SAM registration, REPS/CERTS, small business status), can meet the technical specifications, and submit a competitive price. The LPTA methodology means that price will be a key factor, but a non-responsive or technically deficient proposal will be eliminated.

Notice ID

202691b741e84741aaa17dbacb61dd98

Solicitation Number

12FPC125Q0054

NAICS Code

115112

Classification Code

F005