PRESOL | 99 | The purpose of this project is to protect human health and resources from damage caused by resident and migratory Canada geese. Environmentally safe and humane control of the Canada geese population that roost, feed and nest within the park.

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 05, 2010 FBO #3084
SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- The purpose of this project is to protect human health and resources from damage caused by resident and migratory Canada geese. Environmentally safe and humane control of the Canada geese population that roost, feed and nest within the park.

Notice Date: 5/3/2010
Notice Type: Presolicitation
Contracting Office: NER - GETT Gettysburg National Military Park, Administration 1000 Biglerville Road Gettysburg PA 17325
ZIP Code: 17325
Solicitation Number: Q4340100614
Response Due: 5/14/2010
Archive Date: 5/3/2011
Point of Contact: Kever L.Swafford Contract specialist 7173343139 Kever_Swafford@contractor.nps.gov;
E-Mail Address: Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: 1. Classification Code:9999-Misc 2. NAICS Code: 561710-Bird proofing services 3. Solicitation Number: Q4340100614 4. Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 5. Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.603 Streamlined solicitation for commercial items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 6. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-40. 7. This action is being set aside for small business participation. 8. BID SCHEDULE: Control Canada Geese Population at Fort McHenry 1 Year long Job $________. Specifications: The purpose of this project is to protect human health and resources from damage caused by resident and migratory Canada geese. Environmentally safe and humane control of the Canada geese population that roost, feed and nest within the park boundary shall be accomplished through the use of working border collies and other approved techniques to reduce the population of geese in the park to an acceptable level. Award shall be made to the offeror whose quote offers the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer to the Government. The following FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Item (June 2008). Companies must have valid DUNS numbers and be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR). FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999). FAR 52.212-3 (Aug 2009), Offerors Representatives and Certification-Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Mar 2009). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or executive Orders Commercial Items (Apr 2010), FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Jun 2003)(15 U.S.C. 644), FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009)(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)), FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)(E.O.11755), FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and remedies (Aug 2009)(E.O. 13126), FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O.11246), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (Jun 1998), FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009), FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Act-Certificate (Feb 2009), FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008), FAR 52.232-33 Payment of Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) 12. Additional clauses incorporated in this acquisition by reference include: FAR 52.203-2 Certificate of Independent Price Determination (APR 1985), FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (SEP 2006), FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991). 13. Offers may be submitted on company letterhead or stationary and must include the following information: Company name, contact information, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, unit price, payment terms and discount offered for prompt payment and must include the required FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items (Feb 2009) of which copies can be obtained by downloading the document from www.arnet.gov/far. 14. When quoting, please refer to Solicitation Q4340100614 Point of contact is Kever L. Swafford at 717-334-3139 or via e-mail: kever_swafford@contractor.nps.gov Closing date and time for receipt of quote is May 14, 2010, 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. Contractors may fax quotes to (717)334-6871 or mail hard copies to Gettysburg National Military Park, Administration, 1000 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Copies of FAR Clause 52.212-3 may be accessed via the Internet at www.arnet.gov/far. A formal notice of changes, if applicable will be issued in the FedBizzOpps (www.eps.gov) via an amendment(s). Copies of clause 52.212-3 will be provided upon offeror's request. 15. Should you have any questions, please contact Kever L. Swafford at 717-334-3139 or via e-mail: kever_swafford@contractor.nps.gov Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine Baltimore, MarylandSCOPE OF WORK CONTROL CANADA GEESE POPULATION AT FORT MCHENRY WITH USE OF WORKING BORDER COLLIES SCOPEIn accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract, the Contractor shall perform the work of this task order for the National Park Service (NPS) as described below.CONFIDENTIALITYThe information developed under this task order is the property of the U.S. government and shall be kept in strict confidence.PERFORMANCE PERIODThe work shall begin following issuance of the delivery/task order, proceed in accordance with the schedule for submittals, and be completed one year from the date of issuance.POINTS OF CONTACT:Contractual:Contracting Officer (CO): TBDContracting Officer's Representative (COR): Paul BitzelI.General InformationBackgroundA.Located on the Patapsco River at the mouth of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Fort McHenry is approximately three miles southeast of the center of the city, attracting 700,000 visitors annually. This is the site which inspired Francis Scott Key to compose the poem which became our National Anthem as the "Star- Spangled Banner". Key's verses describe the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British on September 13-14, 1814 during what became known in this country as the War of 1812.B.Used as early as 1776 for harbor defense, then known as Whetstone Point, the current 43.26 acre site was authorized as a National Park Unit in 1925 under the management of the War Department, until it was transferred to the administration of the National Park Service in 1933. However, the military history of the property extends through World War II with its use during that time by the United States Coast Guard. C.Between 1798 and 1800, federal funds were made available for fortifications at Whetstone Point and much of this was directed to what the National Park Service refers to as Fort McHenry's "Star Fort". D.Project Description The purpose of this project is to protect human health and resources from damage caused by resident and migratory Canada geese. Environmentally safe and humane control of the Canada geese population that roost, feed and nest within the park boundary shall be accomplished through the use of working border collies and other approved techniques to reduce the population of geese in the park to an acceptable level. E.Legal Authorities, Policies and Considerations1.Canada geese area migratory game birds protected by federal and state legal authorities; specifically the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) signed in 1918 and amended in 1936, 1974 and 1989 (16 U.S.C. 703-711). Geese populations are managed y the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, the Maryland Division of Fish and Wildlife Service pursuant to the MBTA, Federal Regulations (50 CFR 10, 13, 20 & 21), and state game codes. President Clinton (2001) issued Executive Order 13186 directing federal agencies to protect migratory birds. Therefore, the National park Service is subject to the provisions of the MBTA. Procedure like handling nests and eggs, capturing and relocating or euthanizing birds, and shooting birds to reduce damage, and any other activity that includes handling birds, their parts, and/or their nests and eggs requires a depredation permit (USDA APHIS 2003a). The permit application is available online or from the USDA APHIS Wildlife Services or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.2.NO FEDERAL OR STATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED TO HARASS GEESE, AS LONG AS THEY ARE NOT HANDLED. 3.Population management through the use of oil and/or egg addling requires a Federal permit.4.If dog inadvertently harms or kills a goose, the handler may be in violation of federal or state laws. II.SCOPE OF WORKPART 1: SCOPEA.The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and sufficient personnel and trained dogs to manage the park's Canada geese population using control techniques approved by the USDA Wildlife Service, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Maryland State and local government, as well as the Humane Society and PETA. B.The Contractor shall provide properly trained dogs and personnel to herd and harass geese without touching or otherwise harming the birds. This is especially important during breeding and molting season, when both adult geese and goslings are unable to fly.C.Dogs used to perform this service shall remain on lead at all times unless actively involved with herding/harassing geese.D.Contractor shall be present at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine seven days per week for a minimum of four times per day during the initial two weeks of service. Subsequently, Fort McHenry shall be visited two times/day or more as required, during each remaining day of the contracted period of performance.E.Egg Addling/Oiling shall be included in contracted service. NPS will apply for the addling permit, which authorizes the control of local population of Canada geese by freezing, shaking, puncturing or oiling of the eggs and immediately replacing the eggs to the nest. The contractor shall supply information and complete the report due at the expiration of the permit. The contractor shall be named as the sub-permittee and will be the sole entity to handle the eggs and nests. F.NPS shall notify the contractor at least twenty-four hours prior to the application of any chemicals including but not limited to fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. Insecticides and fungicides at the park. G.The Contractor shall be fully insured to conduct this service. The contractor will indemnify and hold harmless the NPS for any damages that my result from its operation. PART 2:GENERAL PROVISIONS201.1Professional Qualifications:A.All work shall be under the direction and general supervision of a trained dog handler who possesses verifiable experience in this capacity. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:A.All equipment must meet all federal OSHA, state and local safety requirements and must be properly licensed. B.All vehicles shall be properly identified with the contractor's name.C.Personnel shall wear identification to indicate their association with the contractor.D.Due to the historic nature of the site's cultural and natural resources, the contractor shall exercise extreme care in the use and operation of equipment needed to complete this work in order to protect known and unknown resources within the worksite. 2.01.3MONETARY ADJUSTMENT FOR INADEQUATE PERFORMANCE:A.It is mutually agreed that failure to satisfactorily accomplish work in accordance with the specifications and provisions stated herein when due to the fault of the contractor, shall constitute a deficiency under this contract. All work will be regularly inspected by the COR and any deficiencies will be reported in writing to the contractor. Corrective action by the contractor shall be taken promptly and the work satisfactorily accomplished. Deficiencies in daily tasks shall be completed within the day the deficiency is noted. The Contracting Officer will make the sole determination as to the existence of a deficiency in performance, the corrective action(s) to be taken and the timeless of deficiency correction. If deficiencies are not corrected in a satisfactory and timely manner, work will not be accepted for payment and/or a monetary deduction will be made. 2.01.4REPORTS:A.The contractor shall note and report weekly to the COR in writing the results of this contract on the population Canada Geese within park boundaries. 2.02SCHEDULING AND COORDINATION:A.The Contracting Officer's Representative will be responsible for acting on behalf of the Contracting Officer on all matters of work within the scope of the contract. Approval of any work beyond the scope of the contract is reserved for the Contracting Officer. The contractor is responsible for notifying the COR in writing all work that is beyond the scope of the contract and include a proposal for performing the prescribed work that includes a breakdown with unit prices for labor, materials, and equipment required to ensure that the tree can be safely removed and/or the hazards corrected. The COR will evaluate the proposal and if valid will seek approval from the Contracting Officer. Failure of the contractor to obtain the approval of the Contracting Officer for work beyond the scope of the contract will release the government from any obligation to pay for services claimed. B.The contractor shall notify the COR 48 hours prior to beginning any work. Work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Sunday through Saturday, Labor Day to Memorial Day and between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00p.m., Sunday through Saturday, Memorial Day to Labor Day, unless authorized in writing by the COR. D.Once work begins the contractor is expected to be on the job site each day in which weather conditions are favorable, unless the National Weather Service issues a Severe Weather Watch or Warning. (This includes Winter Storm watches as well as High Heat or Heat Index Warnings.) E.If, at any time, the COR determines that the work is unsatisfactory or being conducted in an unsafe manner, the contractor will be notified and shall immediately cease all work activities. 2.05WORK AREA:Contractor shall confine his work, the storage of materials and equipment, the parking of vehicles, and all other operations in connection with this contract to the specified hours and work areas approved by the COR.
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99 -- The purpose of this project is to protect human health and resources from damage caused by resident and migratory Canada geese. Environmentally safe and humane control of the Canada geese population that roost, feed and nest within the park.