CA FLAP SCR T5(1A) – Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Mitigation
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (Department of Transportation) is soliciting proposals for the CA FLAP SCR T5(1A) – Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Mitigation project in Santa Cruz, CA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves mitigation site restoration and enhancement, including a 5-year maintenance period. A virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2026. Proposals are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity focuses on mitigation site restoration and enhancement for the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail. Key tasks include selective clearing, site grading, fencing, gate installation, various labor services (dump truck, backhoe, wheel loader, general, special technical, survey, biological), seeding, mulching, and plantings. The project also includes a crucial 5-year maintenance period for plantings. Compliance with environmental regulations, such as stormwater pollution prevention (SWPPP), protection of property and landscape, and wildlife surveys, is required. The "Summary of Quantities" details estimated quantities for various pay items across restoration areas (RFR-1 through RFR-6) and a Palustrine Emergent Wetland (EW), providing a basis for cost estimation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Upon award, ending five (5) years from the date of award.
- NAICS Code: 113210 – Forest Nurseries and Gathering Forest Product, with a $20.5M size standard.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Virtual Pre-Proposal Meeting: April 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. RSVP to Kelly Palmer (kelly.palmer@dot.gov) by April 20, 2026.
- Technical Questions Due: May 4, 2026.
- Proposals Due: May 15, 2026.
- Published Date: April 23, 2026.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
Responses to bidder questions clarify several aspects:
- Water Sources & Watering System: The contractor is responsible for determining water sources and providing the means and method for watering plants during the 5-year maintenance period.
- Dirt Disposal: The designated soil disposal area is indicated on Plan Sheet D1.
- Project Start: The Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued following bond approval.
- Plant & Seed Sourcing: Seeds must comply with specification Section 625.03, and plants with Section 626.03.
- Surveying: Contractor-provided per specification Section 152.
- Biological Monitoring: Required per specification Sections 107.10(e)(1), 107.13, and 623.03(c), paid under item 62303-1010.
- Site Visit POCs: Zachary Ormsby (831-601-6242, zormsby@blm.gov) and Ben Hoke (831-737-0374, bhoke@blm.gov) are available for site visits.
Technical Context
A preliminary hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for the site, detailed in a Jacobs Technical Memorandum, outlines surface water drainage features and hydrologic conditions at the proposed wetland mitigation site in Santa Cruz County, CA. This analysis, using the USDA SCS hydrologic methodology, provides data on delineated drainage basins, runoff coefficients, monthly precipitation, and hydrologic soil groups, which is relevant for understanding stormwater management and wetland creation.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically as Adobe (PDF) files and include a Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, Past Performance References (last six years), and Organizational Information. Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days. Evaluation factors and subfactors are detailed in RFO Clause 52.212-2, with technical and past performance considered approximately equal to cost or price.
Eligibility & Notes
This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of proposal submission. Alternate proposals are not authorized. The primary point of contact is Kelly Palmer (cflacquisitions@dot.gov).