SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia is seeking qualified A-E firms to provide legal boundary survey services for the 2013 NRCS Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) easements. - Survey Posting Documents
- Notice Date
- 8/27/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541370
— Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Georgia State Office, Federal Building, Box 13, 355 E. Hancock Avenue, Athens, Georgia, 30601-2769
- ZIP Code
- 30601-2769
- Solicitation Number
- AG-4310-S-13-0013
- Archive Date
- 9/28/2013
- Point of Contact
- Jeff Worthley, Phone: 7065462118, Sharon Holbrooks, Phone: 706-546-2203
- E-Mail Address
-
jeffrey.worthley@ga.usda.gov, Sharon.holbrooks@ga.usda.gov
(jeffrey.worthley@ga.usda.gov, Sharon.holbrooks@ga.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Site location maps Bid Submission Form Scope of Work The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia is seeking qualified A-E firms to provide legal boundary survey services for the 2013 NRCS Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) easements. These services are being procured in accordance with the Brooks A-E Act as implemented in Subpart 36.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). A-E firms meeting the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit: (1) a Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications, Parts I and II, and (2) any requested supplemental data to the NRCS procurement office shown in this announcement. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; technical proposals (SF-330) are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The applicable NAICS Code is 541370. The Size Standard dollar amount is $14 million, average annual receipts. The A-E shall furnish the necessary personnel, equipment, labor, materials, transportation, office space, and related support facilities to perform the services described herein. The Contractor shall be a professional, licensed surveyor registered in the State of Georgia. Boundary survey work shall consist of the following: research, field surveys, field notes, computations, boundary monumentation, a survey map, report, boundary description, and a CD or DVD containing digital files in.dwg/GIS/PDF/TIFF format compatible. All work shall be performed to USDA specifications, and the data provided in USDA specified formats. The Statement of Work contains detailed requirements. Potential contractors are encouraged to review the Statement of Work for additional information before responding to this announcement. Survey Specifications may be revised during the performance of the contract to include updated/revised specifications. This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Contractor(s) selected will be required to perform services in the counties listed in the State of Georgia. SELECTION CRITERIA: Firms will be evaluated and ranked using the following selection criteria: 1. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services (20 points): - The Surveyor must be a licensed registered land surveyor in the State of Georgia. Evaluation will include the level of formal education, the number of years licensed, and involvement in professional activities/organizations. 2. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required (20 points): - Evaluation will be based on knowledge of local survey practices, records research and the approach used on previous surveys to solve problems resulting from conflicting title or physical evidence. Include with this item a sample surveyor's report accompanied by a plat identifying a boundary conflict and providing an appropriate conclusion or suggested solution. 3. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required performance time (20 points): - Evaluation will be based on ability to accomplish multiple work orders to completion within performance time and the ability to add personnel and/or consultants to complete work on time. 4. Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry (20 points): - Evaluation will be based on the firm's past experience with other government agencies and the private section in performing the requirements described; cost control, quality, and timeliness of performance under previous contracts. References with name and telephone numbers must be provided. 5. Location in the general geographic area and knowledge of the locality of the project area (10 points): - Evaluation will be based upon the firm's proximity to the State of Georgia and the project areas. For firms outside the general project area, provide a plan to provide service in a cost effective manner. Firms must clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed. 6. Aggressive internal quality control program (10 points): - Evaluation will be based on demonstrated results of eliminating or reducing errors and/or omissions. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement should submit one (1) copies of Standard Form SF330 Part I Architect-Engineer Contract Specific Qualification and Part II Architect-Engineer General Qualifications, the Completed Vendor Information and Price Bid Sheet, as well as additional documentation as noted above to address each of the six (6) evaluation factors not later than 5:00pm EST on September 13, 2013, to the attention of Jeff Worthley, Contracting Officer, at the contracting office address listed in this notice. Please limit narrative responses to three (3) pages for all evaluation factors. Only those firms responding by the time listed above will be considered for selection. Facsimile transmissions will not be accepted. Interviews for the purpose of discussing prospective firm's qualifications may be conducted either in person or by teleconference. To be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov, to be considered for an award of a federal contract. Please send (e-mail is preferred) all packages to: Attn: Jeff Worthley, Contracting Officer USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service Jeffrey.worthley@ga.usda.gov 355 E. Hancock Avenue Athens, GA 30601
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service, 355 E. Hancock Avenue, Athens, Georgia, 30601, United States
- Zip Code: 30601
- Zip Code: 30601
- Record
- SN03164273-W 20130829/130827235734-b931e11780c9558873beed92b7cc0d86 (fbodaily.com)
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