The purpose of this sources sought notice is to assist the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District in Market Research of Industry to identify potential sources that may meet the plant supply and installation project entitled: Lower Snake River Woody Riparian Planting. The work is located in Nez Perce County, Idaho and Asotin County, Washington.

This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

Since this is a Sources Sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is seeking small business sources (an individual, a group of individuals or a business) for a plant supply and installation project entitled: Lower Snake River Woody Riparian Planting. The work is located in Nez Perce County, Idaho and Asotin County, Washington. This will be a firm-fixed-price contract.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 561730 and the associated small business size standard is $7,000,000 in average annual receipts as determined by 13 CFR 121.104. To make an appropriate acquisition decision for this project, the Government may use responses to this sources sought synopsis. The type of solicitation issued and the manner of advertisement will depend on the responses to this sources sought synopsis.

Summary of Scope of Work:

The Contractor will furnish plant materials, equipment, supplies, and labor to plant trees, shrubs, and cuttings listed in the table below at Hells Gate Habitat Management Unit (HMU) and Asotin Slough HMU (Exhibits A and B). Hells Gate HMU is located in Lewiston, ID is accessible by county road. Asotin Slough HMU is located in Asotin, WA and accessible by county road and/or by reservoir. The purpose of the project is to establish native riparian and dryland habitat on the Snake River.

1.1 Hells Gate Plant List and Quantities


1.1.1 SHRUBS AND TREES

SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME QUANTITY PROGAGATION MATERIAL

Rhus glabra L. Smooth Sumac 300 2 gal
Amelanchier ainifolia (Nutt.) Saskatoon Serviceberry 271 2 gal
Ribes aureum (Pursh) Golden Current 433 2 gal
Rosa woodsii (Lindl.) Woods Rose 300 2 gal
Prunus virginiana (L.) Western Chokeberry 120 2 gal
Sambucus nigra (L.) Blue Elderberry 173 2 gal
Crataegus douglasii (Lindl.) Black Hawthorn 271 2 gal

TOTAL 1868




1.1.2 XERIC SPECIES

SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME QUANTITY PROGAGATION MATERIAL

Artemisia tridentate (Nutt.) Big Sage 965 2 gal
Prunus pumila (L.) Western Sandberry 300 2 gal
Celtis laevigata (Willd.) Netleaf Hackberry 150 2 gal
Cercocarpus ledifolius (Nutt.) Curl-Leave Mountain Mahogany 173 2 gal
Pinus ponderosa (C. Lawson) Ponderosa Pine 150 2 gal
Atriplex canescens Four-winged Saltbush 865 2 gal
Purshia tridentate Antelope Bitterbrush 577 2 gal
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus Green Rabbitbrush 500 2 gal
Mahonia aquifolium, Berb. Oregon Grape 210 2 gal
Krascheninnikovia lanata (Pursh) Winterfat 865 2 gal
Eriogonum niveum Dougl. Snow Buckwheat 865 2 gal

TOTAL 5620



1.2 Asotin Slough Plant List and Quantities


1.2.1 SHRUBS AND TREES

SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME QUANTITY PROGAGATION MATERIAL

Rhus glabra L. Smooth Sumac 410 2 gal
Amelanchier ainifolia (Nutt.) Saskatoon Serviceberry 283 2 gal
Ribes aureum (Pursh) Golden Current 383 2 gal
Rosa woodsii (Lindl.) Woods Rose 500 2 gal
Prunus virginiana (L.) Western Chokeberry 154 2 gal
Sambucus nigra (L.) Blue Elderberry 231 2 gal
Crataegus douglasii (Lindl.) Black Hawthorn 310 2 gal

TOTAL 2271




1.2.2 XERIC SPECIES

SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME QUANTITY PROGAGATION MATERIAL

Artemisia tridentate (Nutt.) Big Sage 900 2 gal
Prunus pumila (L.) Western Sandberry 321 2 gal
Celtis laevigata (Willd.) Netleaf Hackberry 205 2 gal
Cercocarpus ledifolius (Nutt.) Curl-Leave Mountain Mahogany 256 2 gal
Pinus ponderosa (C. Lawson) Ponderosa Pine 300 2 gal
Atriplex canescens Four-winged Saltbush 875 2 gal
Purshia tridentate Antelope Bitterbrush 830 2 gal
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus Green Rabbitbrush 730 2 gal
Mahonia aquifolium, Berb. Oregon Grape 200 2 gal
Krascheninnikovia lanata (Pursh) Winterfat 680 2 gal
Eriogonum niveum Dougl. Snow Buckwheat 680 2 gal

TOTAL 5977


1.2.3 RIPARIAN CUTTINGS

SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME QUANTITY PROGAGATION MATERIAL

Populus Balsamifera (Trichocarpa) Black Cottonwood 350 3-5" Cutting/8ft
Alnus rhombifolia White Alder 635 3-5" Cutting/6ft
Salix exigua (Nutt.) Coyote Willow 10000 3-4" Cutting/6ft
Salix lucida Pacific Willow 350 3-5" Cutting/8ft

TOTAL 11335




Only those firms who respond to this announcement by submitting the following information will be used in determining whether to set aside this requirement.

1) A capability statement expressing interest in this requirement, describing your company and its capability to complete a project of this magnitude and complexity. Include a statement detailing any special qualifications and certifications, applicable to the scope of this project, held by your firm and/or in-house personnel.

2) A statement or list of your firm's current or past technical experience similar to or the same as the summary scope of work and magnitude for this requirement. Include a brief description of each project scope, schedule, and dollar value.

3) A statement or list of your firm's current or past performance similar to or the same as the summary scope of work and magnitude. Include a point of contact name, phone number and email address.

4) A statement of your firm's business size to include designation as: SBA certified 8(a), SBA certified HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Business, or a Large Business.



Where to send responses:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
201 North Third Avenue
ATTN: Contracting / Mary Van Sickle
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone: (509) 527-7216
Fax: (509) 527-7802
E-mail: [email protected]

Response deadline:
May 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific time zone)

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