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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 12, 2009 FBO #2663
SOLICITATION NOTICE

S -- Field Labor for Orchards, Vineyards and Fields, in Parlier, CA - Wage Determination

Notice Date
3/10/2009
 
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 
NAICS
115115 — Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
 
Contracting Office
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Pacific West Area/Maricopa, AZ, 21881 North Cardon Lane, Maricopa, Arizona, 85239
 
ZIP Code
85239
 
Solicitation Number
AG-95CV-S-09-0006
 
Archive Date
4/7/2009
 
Point of Contact
Louise L. Snitz, Phone: 510-559-6022
 
E-Mail Address
louise.snitz@ars.usda.gov
 
Small Business Set-Aside
Total Small Business
 
Description
Wage Determination No. 2008-0200 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number AG-95CV-S-09-0001 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-30. (iv) This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business the NAICS code is 115115. (v) Line Item No. 0001, Base Year: Provide farm labor services for the period 4/1/09 – 3/31/10. Estimated quantity: 14,000 hours (1,750 days x 8 hours), Hourly rate: ________ Line Item No. 0002, Option Year One: Provide farm labor services for the period 4/1/10 – 3/31/11. Estimated quantity: 14,000 hours (1,750 days x 8 hours). Hourly rate: ________ Line Item No. 0003, Option Year Two: Provide farm labor services for the period 4/1/11 – 3/31/12. Estimated quantity: 14,000 hours (1,750 days x 8 hours). Hourly rate: ________ Line Item No. 0004, Option Year Three: Provide farm labor services for the period 4/1/12 – 3/31/13. Estimated quantity: 14,000 hours (1,750 days x 8 hours). Hourly rate: ________ Line Item No. 0005, Option Year Four: Provide farm labor services for the period 4/1/13 – 3/31/14. Estimated quantity: 14,000 hours (1,750 days x 8 hours). Hourly rate: ________ (vi) The USDA-ARS, SJVASC, Parlier, CA requires field labor services, for approximately 1,750 days, or 14,000 labor hours, yearly. The labor is required in orchards, vineyards or fields of stone fruits, grapes, row crops (for example, wheat, brassica, limanthes, lesquerella, proboscedia, zinnias, safflower and cucurbits), and perennial crops, (for example, parthenuim, kochia, jojoba, opuntia, and helianthus). The stone fruit varieties are peaches, plums, and nectarines. Approximate acreage for stone fruit is 5 acres all intermixed. The labor is thinning, pruning, and harvesting; other work may include fertilizing and weeding. Grape acreage is approximately 23 acres and the labor is pruning, tying, vine trellis installation, weeding, emasculation and pollinating, seedling vine training, shoot and cane positioning, harvest, and processing. The Government requires miscellaneous work throughout the year, tangentially related to tending to vineyards and orchards. The Government shall provide tools and implements for the laborers. Government may award more than one contract if it is in its best interest. Estimated yearly quantities for the base and exercised option years will be adjusted proportionately among more than 1 contractor, if applicable. (vii) Work shall be performed for 12 months, ordered quarterly, from the date of contract award, on the base contract, and every 12 months, thereafter for each of the four option years, if exercised. The work shall be performed at the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Science Center, 9511 S Riverbend Ave., Parlier, CA (viii) The FAR provision, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) Offers will be evaluated on price and on past performance references. (x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with its offer, or indicate that your firm is current in www.bpn.gov. (xi) The FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The FAR clause, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The applicable far clauses cited in the clause are: 52.203-6 Alt I, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41, 52.222-43, 52.222-43. (xiii) Provide evidence of insurance with your quote. The attached Wage Determination 2005-2046 is applicable, in accordance with the Service Contract Act. The contractor shall adhere to OSHA Safety Standards of the U.S. Department of Labor. (xiv) Quotes are due no later than 23 March 2009 at 5:00 pm at the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, ATTN: Louise Snitz; 800 Buchanan Street; Albany, CA 94710, or to louise.snitz@ars.usda.gov or (least secure method) by fax to (510)559-6023. (xv) Contact Louise Snitz (510)559-6022, or louise.snitz@ars.usda.gov for information regarding this solicitation.
 
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Place of Performance
Address: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Science Center; 9611 S Riverbend Ave., Parlier, California, 93648-9757, United States
Zip Code: 93648-9757
 
Record
SN01765483-W 20090312/090310215013-e6707d3995ac070ef3cd0dc31beeee01 (fbodaily.com)
 
Source
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