Contracting for survey, mapping, and removal of invasive plant species_Illinois Valley Ranger District, Cave Junction OR

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5787, Revision No. 27, dated 12/03/2025) for the county of Josephine in Oregon. It lists various occupational classifications and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required under the Service Contract Act (SCA).

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder responding to a government contract that falls under the Service Contract Act in Josephine County, Oregon. It establishes the minimum wage and benefit rates that must be paid to employees performing work on the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these requirements to be compliant. Key details include:

• Occupational Wage Rates: A comprehensive list of job titles with their minimum hourly pay.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week) and paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years) and holidays (11 per year).
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Requires 1 hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
• Executive Order 13658: Sets a minimum wage rate of $13.30 per hour (or the SCA rate if higher) for contracts awarded between Jan 1, 2015, and Jan 29, 2022, with annual adjustments.
• Special Notes: Includes information on computer employee exemptions, night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure (using Standard Form 1444) for classifying and determining wages for occupations not listed in the determination.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for contracting out a cooperating organization to perform surveys, mapping, and manual control of invasive plant species on the Wild Rivers Ranger District. The USDA Forest Service is the issuing agency.

• Surveying, mapping, and manual control of invasive plant species.

• Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all employees.

• Provision of necessary working equipment for non-chemical invasive plant removal.

• Equipment capable of recording and stewarding data for transfer to Forest Service staff.

• Provision of geospatial maps to Forest Service Staff.

• The contract period of performance is from June 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Early deliveries will be accepted.

• The acquisition is for commercial items.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria.

• The lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. If it is not acceptable, the next lowest priced offer will be evaluated, and so on.

• Technical Acceptability will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the offeror's ability to meet requirements and demonstrate understanding.

• Past Performance will be evaluated as "acceptable," "neutral," or "unacceptable" using government sources and contractor references.

• Offerors must provide minimum information including valid driver's licenses for drivers and documentation for data recording equipment.

• Questions are due by April 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, via email to Jennifer.olson2@usda.gov.

• NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)

• Size Standard: $9.5 Million

• The solicitation does not explicitly state a set-aside, but various small business categories are listed in block 10.

• All offers will be considered F.O.B. Destination unless F.O.B. origin is specified and estimated shipping costs are included.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, changes, inspection, and labor standards.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a Schedule of Items for the invasive species removal contract. It outlines the specific items, quantities, and units required for the service.

• Item No. 1: Invasive species removal Worker, Quantity: 440 hours
• Item No. 2: Invasive Species Removal Foreman, Quantity: 440 hours
• Item No. 3: Transportation Costs, Quantity: 1200 Miles
• Item No. 4: Misc. Supplies

Bidders should use this schedule to understand the estimated quantities of labor and resources needed for the invasive species removal service. This information is crucial for developing accurate pricing and proposals. The units specified (hours, Miles) indicate how costs should be estimated and presented.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "Northwest invasives Map" which appears to be an attachment to a solicitation. It likely depicts geographical areas relevant to invasive species management or control.

• The map displays geographical features, roads, and potentially land ownership or management boundaries.
• It highlights areas labeled "Sam Brown fence" and other features.
• The map includes land cover information, with some areas shaded green and others yellow, possibly indicating different land types or statuses.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical scope and specific locations related to the opportunity. It may inform site assessments, logistical planning, or the identification of areas requiring specific actions or attention, particularly concerning invasive species management.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "Attachment 4 - Invasive Plants Southeast Map.pdf". It appears to be a geographical map indicating areas related to invasive plants in the Southeast region. Bidders may need to consult this map to understand the geographical scope or specific locations relevant to the opportunity, particularly if the opportunity involves land management, environmental services, or operations within this region.

The map displays various land designations, geographical features (like lakes and creeks), and potentially areas affected by or targeted for invasive plant management. Specific details visible include "Gate Lake" and "Elliott Creek", and labels indicating different land ownership or management entities (e.g., "US Forest Service").

This attachment is crucial for bidders to visualize the geographic context of the opportunity. It may define the service area, highlight specific zones of concern for invasive species, or provide essential spatial data for planning and executing any related tasks. Understanding the information presented on this map is likely necessary for accurate proposal development and for assessing the feasibility and scope of work.