Collect, Propagate & Transplant - IDIQ

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for commercial products and commercial services. The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, is seeking proposals for the collection, propagation, and transplanting of native species. This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Collection, propagation, and transplanting of native species.

• Specific details regarding contract price schedules are located in Section B and Attachment 2.

• Contract Type: IDIQ

• Period of Performance: September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2031.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but a size standard of $3.25 is provided for NAICS code 111421.

• Offer Due Date: June 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4 by reference, and FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are attached.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 111421 (Seedling Production/Transplanting)

• Size Standard: $3.25 million

• The solicitation number is 140R3026R0007.

• The issuing office is the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, Boulder City, NV.

• Delivery is to be determined by "See Schedule" and "See Award."

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 2 - Contract Price Schedules," provides detailed pricing information for various services across multiple geographic locations and for multiple contract years. It serves as a basis for potential bidders to understand the cost structure associated with the opportunity.

• Schedules: The document is organized into yearly schedules (Year 1 through Year 5), with each year further broken down into regional schedules (e.g., Schedule 1A for San Luis Obispo County California, Schedule 1B for La Paz County Arizona, etc.).
• Services: Each schedule lists specific services, including different types of planting (mechanized and hand planting with varying plug/plant counts per flat), site evaluation, management (administrative and field), and lodging/per-diem.
• Quantities and Units: Estimated quantities and units (e.g., EA for Each, HR for Hour, Day) are provided for each service.
• Unit Price and Amount: Columns are included for "Unit Price" and "Amount," which are to be filled in by the bidder. These fields are currently blank, indicating that pricing is to be determined.
• Special Notes: For certain administrative and special equipment line items, the "Unit Price" and "Amount" are marked as TBD (To Be Determined) and noted that CLINs will be priced at the time of task order.

This document is critical for bidders as it outlines the specific services and estimated quantities for which pricing is required. Bidders must use these schedules to develop their proposals, providing unit prices that will determine the total cost for each line item and schedule. The breakdown by year and region allows for granular pricing and understanding of the scope of work across different areas and timeframes.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 3 - Wage Determinations," provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act. It is intended to inform bidders of the labor costs associated with the opportunity.

• Lists specific occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare, Vacation, and Holidays.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage.
• Provides information on hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances.
• Outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Conformance Process).

This document is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Understanding these wage and fringe benefit requirements is essential for developing a competitive and compliant bid.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for collecting, propagating, and planting native vegetation to support the Bureau of Reclamation's Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Programs (LCR MSCP) habitat creation goals.

• Collection: Acquiring seeds and cuttings from approved sources, adhering to specific cutting and collection guidelines.

• Propagation: Utilizing a controlled greenhouse environment to propagate plants, ensuring appropriate tray cell size and planting medium for optimal root development (minimum 50% root mass to 50% growing medium).

• Furnishing: Providing healthy, disease-free plants of specified quantities and quality, with inspection and approval by Reclamation at the contractor's facility and upon delivery.

• Planting: Executing planting activities using mechanized transplanting or hand planting methods, depending on ground conditions (prepared, minimally prepared, water inundated, furrowed, or swales/meanders). Planting crews must be available from March through May.

• Site Evaluation: Conducting site evaluations to identify site-specific considerations and appropriate planting methods.

• New Species Trials: Conducting growth trials for newly selected species, including collection, propagation, and disposal of materials.

• Management: Submitting required administrative documents (insurance, MSDS, Quality Control Plan, Safety Plan), invoicing, and participating in planting guide review and pre-planting meetings.

• Plant Acceptance: 100% of ordered quantity must be healthy and free of disease or defects.

• Shipping: 95% of plants must maintain a normal to wet soil moisture range during shipping; a 4-hour window is provided to correct if below 95%.

• Planting Quantity: 95% of the specified number of plants must be planted per location.

• Planting Quality: Meets or exceeds 95% quality standard.

• Schedule: Work must meet the schedule outlined in the planting guide.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated to begin September 2026 and run until August 2031 (five-year Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity Contract).

• Locations: Services are to be performed at various Conservation Areas along the Lower Colorado River, including Beal Lake, Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, Cibola Valley, Dennis Underwood, Laguna Division, Palo Verde Ecological Reserve, Planet Ranch, Section 26, Three Fingers Lake, and Yuma Meadows.

• Facility Capacity: Contractor facility must house up to 1,000,000 plugs and 50,000 larger plants, with year-round propagation capability.

• Site Conditions: Contractor must accommodate extreme environmental conditions (hot days, freezing nights) and ensure crew safety.

• Accommodations: Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary accommodations for crews at most sites (lodging, food, water), with an exception at Planet Ranch.

• Ground Preparation: Reclamation is responsible for ground preparation (discing to at least 4.0 inches and pre-irrigating), except for minimal preparation in marsh areas.

• Submittals: Various administrative and safety-related submittals are required, including a Safety Plan within 30 days of award and a Quality Control Plan within 15 days of award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, required by FAR 52.219-9. It outlines the fifteen elements that an Offeror must address when submitting a subcontracting plan upon request by the Contracting Officer. The plan is used to detail how the Offeror intends to subcontract portions of the work to small businesses and other categories of small disadvantaged businesses.

• Type of Plan: Options for Individual Plan, Master Plan, or Commercial Plan.
• Goals: Percentage and dollar value of planned subcontracting to various small business categories (SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone SB, SDB, WOSB, ISBEE) for the base contract and option periods.
• Description of Supplies/Services: Identification of principal supplies and services to be subcontracted and the types of businesses that will supply them.
• Method for Developing Goals: Explanation of the methodology used to establish subcontracting goals.
• Method for Identifying Sources: Details on how potential subcontracting sources will be identified (e.g., SAM database, trade associations).
• Indirect Costs: Inclusion or exclusion of indirect costs in subcontracting goals.
• Administration: Information on the individual responsible for administering the subcontracting plan.
• Equitable Opportunity to Compete: Efforts to ensure fair competition for subcontracts among small businesses.
• Inclusion of FAR Clause 52.219-8: Assurance of including the clause in subcontracts.
• Requirement to Cooperate in Studies and Submission of Reports: Commitment to cooperate with government studies and submit required reports (ISR, SSR).
• Description of Records to be Maintained: Types of records to be kept for compliance and to demonstrate efforts to locate and award subcontracts to small businesses.
• Assurances: Offeror's commitment to make a good faith effort to acquire goods/services from small businesses used in proposal preparation and to pay subcontractors on time.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it dictates the requirements for their subcontracting plan. Bidders must understand these requirements to accurately complete and submit their subcontracting plan, which may be a factor in proposal evaluation or contract award. It highlights the government's emphasis on utilizing small businesses for subcontracted work.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the collection, propagation, and transplanting of native vegetation for conservation areas managed by the Bureau of Reclamation's Interior Region 8: Lower Colorado Basin Multi-Species Conservation Program (MSCP).

• Collection, propagation, and transplanting of native vegetation.

• Services to be procured under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: 5-year ordering period, starting on or about September 1, 2026.

• Estimated Maximum Value: $6,000,000.00 over the 5-year term.

• Minimum Order Guarantee: $500.

• Written Questions Deadline: May 27, 2026, 12:00 PM PT. Questions must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Harris Abellon (habellon@usbr.gov), and include specific document/page/paragraph citations.

• Quote Submission: Via email to the Contract Specialist. Email attachments must not exceed 10MB. Alternate submission methods must be requested at least three (3) business days prior to the due date.

• Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price.

• NAICS Code: 111421, Nursery and Tree Production.

• Small Business Size Standard: $3.25M.

• The Government intends to make a single award IDIQ contract.

• The Government intends to award at least one delivery order at the time of award.

• All task orders will be firm-fixed price.

• Electronic invoicing will be required via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).