METES & BOUNDS SURVEY FOR CAFRL

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for professional land surveying services. The government is procuring a "Metes & Bounds Survey" for the S.O. Conte Research Laboratory.

• The primary deliverable is a "Metes & Bounds Survey" for the S.O. Conte Research Laboratory.

• The work is described in an attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• The Product/Service Code is R404 (SUPPORT-PROFESSIONAL: LAND SURVEYS-CADASTRAL (NON-CONSTRUCTION)).

• The period of performance is from 04/29/2026 to 07/31/2026.

• Delivery is specified as "FOB Destination" unless otherwise noted.

• The solicitation issue date is 04/02/2026.

• The offer due date is 04/10/2026 at 14:00 MDT.

• The solicitation is issued as a "Request for Quote (RFQ)".

• Evaluation factors will include Technical, Price, and Past Performance, with Technical and Past Performance combined being significantly more important than cost or price.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services (except Geophysical)).

• The size standard is not explicitly stated but is implied to be for small businesses.

• Contact for solicitation information is Mindie Dixon at mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, system for award management, and electronic invoicing.

• A list of attached documents, exhibits, and other attachments is provided, including a Statement of Work, Tract Map UTM Measurements, and Offeror Representations and Certifications.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a property record card providing details about a specific parcel of land and its associated structures. It includes information on location, property account number, parcel ID, mailing address, sales history, and current property assessment.

This document is not a solicitation, SOW, amendment, or Q&A. It appears to be a property record, likely for informational purposes. Bidders may find it relevant if the opportunity involves real estate, property management, or services related to the specific property described (1 Migratory Way, Turners Falls, MA).

• Location: 1 Migratory Way
• Parcel ID: 08-0-3
• Owner: US Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, Conte Anadromous Fish Research
• Land Area: 20.001 acres, classified as US GOVT
• Building: R+D style, built circa 1989, CONC BLOCK exterior, MEMBRANE roof, 1 commercial unit, 0 residential units.
• Sale Date: 3/22/2001
• Current Property Assessment (Year 2025):
  • Card 1 Value: Building $1,565,000, Xtra Features $2,377,600, Land Value $484,300. Total: $4,426,900.
  • Total Parcel Value: Building $2,902,800, Xtra Features $3,341,500, Land Value $484,300. Total: $6,728,600.

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

This document is a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between FirstLight MA Hydro LLC ("FirstLight") and the U.S. Department of the Interior ("Interior"), on behalf of the U.S. Geological Survey ("USGS"). It concerns the Silvio O. Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center ("Conte Lab"), located adjacent to FirstLight's Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project. The MOA is submitted for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's ("FERC") information and is not intended as a condition of the new Project license.

• Resolution of Issues: The MOA aims to resolve issues regarding the allocation of responsibilities and costs related to an existing easement and water use agreement for the Conte Lab.

• Modified Reservation of Authority: Interior had submitted a reservation of authority under Section 4(e) of the Federal Power Act. Under this MOA, Interior agrees to submit a modified reservation of authority consistent with the MOA. This is in exchange for FirstLight agreeing to changes in the existing easement and water use agreement.

• Amended Agreements: The MOA includes amended versions of the Easement and Water Use Agreement as Exhibits C and D, respectively.

• Off-License Resolution: Both the MOA and the amended agreements are explicitly stated as off-license resolutions of outstanding issues, not conditions of the new Project license.

• FERC Submission: Interior agrees to submit a modified Section 4(e) reservation of authority to FERC.

• Effective Date: June 24, 2024

• Parties: FirstLight MA Hydro LLC and U.S. Department of the Interior (on behalf of USGS).

• This document is for informational purposes for FERC and does not appear to be a solicitation requiring a proposal or quote.

• Not applicable.

• The MOA addresses a dispute where Interior views the Easement and Water Use Agreement as federal "reservations" under Section 3(2) of the FPA, while FirstLight disagrees that Section 4(e) applies.

• The MOA is binding on successors and assigns.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document consists of five sheets (EX-1 through EX-5) detailing the existing conditions at the USGS Silvio Conte Laboratory. It serves as a visual reference for the site layout, including property lines, easements, and existing utilities.

• Site Overview: Maps showing the Connecticut River, Montague Power Canal Reservoir, and surrounding areas.
• Utilities: Depicts existing water lines, overhead electrical lines, storm drains, and sanitary sewers.
• Boundaries & Easements: Outlines property lines, easement boundaries (e.g., Western Massachusetts Electric Co. Easement, Eversource Power Easement, National Grid Easement), and match lines for adjacent sheets.
• Scales: Graphic scales are provided for each sheet, with varying scales (1"=400'-0" for EX-1, 1"=100'-0" for EX-2 through EX-5).
• Legend: A clear legend explains the symbols used for different features.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the current site infrastructure and boundaries. It will inform any proposed work by highlighting the location and type of existing utilities, easements, and property lines that may affect design, construction, or access. Bidders should use this as a foundational document to assess site constraints and inform their proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a tract map detailing land parcels (Tracts 10, 10R, 10M, 10M-1, 10M-2) associated with the Western Massachusetts Electric Company. It includes UTM measurements, bearings, and distances for property lines, as well as proposed locations for power lines, water pipelines, and access roads. It also contains acreage information for each tract.

• Tract Data: Detailed metes and bounds descriptions for various tracts, including bearings and distances.
• Acreage: Specific acreage for fee and Right-of-Way (ROW) for Tracts 10, 10R, 10M, and 10M-1.
• Proposed Infrastructure: Locations and easements for proposed power lines (overhead and underground) and a 15' wide water pipeline easement.
• Existing Features: Depiction of existing canals, access roads, guard rails, and other site features.
• Surveyor Certification: Certification by Roger R. Tornstrom, Supv. Land Surveyor, dated December 12, 1986.
• Planning Board Approval: Approval from the Montague Planning Board dated March 14, 1988.
• Notes: Includes a note that W.M.E.C. retains the right to use a 50-foot wide road easement over existing or proposed roads within Tract 10, and a disclaimer that improvements shown are illustrative and may not represent final design.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout of the project area, including land boundaries, easements, and the location of proposed infrastructure. It provides essential spatial information for assessing site conditions, planning construction activities, and understanding land use rights relevant to the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division "Register of Wage Determinations" for the Service Contract Act. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in Franklin County, Massachusetts.

• Lists specific occupations with corresponding wage rates.
• Includes footnotes for certain occupations that may have specific requirements or exclusions (e.g., Computer Employees, Air Traffic Controllers, Hazardous Pay).
• Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and paid sick leave provisions under Executive Orders 13706 and 13658.
• Outlines vacation and holiday policies.
• Provides a process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Conformance Process) if an occupation is not listed.

Bidders must use this document to determine the minimum wage and benefit costs for service employees working on the contract. This is crucial for accurate cost estimation and proposal development to ensure compliance with federal labor laws.

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

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Silvio O. Conte Anadromous Fish Research Laboratory (CAFRL) requires a survey to locate an existing buried water line and establish the metes and bounds for an easement to install a new pressure sewer line connecting to the public wastewater system.

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, transportation, permits, and incidentals for the following tasks:

• Task 1: Land Description: Develop a preamble, determine latitude and longitude, and identify the Point of Beginning and Point of Commencement for the parcel.
• Task 2: Body and Area: Define the perimeter of the land parcel with calls for courses and distances, and provide an approximate acreage.
• Task 3: Research and Tools: Use GPR or electromagnetic methods to locate the existing water line and GPS for accuracy. Conduct fieldwork and courthouse research to determine property boundaries. Set permanent markers for boundaries and replace them if displaced.
• Task 4: Final Survey Report: Provide a KML file of the waterline location, CAD linework overlaid with satellite imagery, and a detailed legal description of the proposed easement area (30 feet west and 15 feet east of the waterline centerline). The report must include photographs and maps.

Not explicitly stated, but the work is for the CAFRL in Turners Falls, Massachusetts.

Contractor Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, civil engineering, or related field.
• State certification or licensure as a professional land surveyor.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a professional land surveyor.
• A copy of the license must be submitted with the quote.

Deliverables:

• Draft survey/report within 20 days of survey completion (electronic format).
• Final survey/report within 15 days after USGS review and comments (electronic format).

Reporting:

• One electronic copy of the final report to be sent to Ms. Eva J. Bryson at the Denver address provided.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides instructions for offerors responding to a solicitation. It details the required proposal format and content to ensure timely and equitable evaluation.

• Submission Deadline: Due date and time specified on SF1449 block 8.
• Submission Method: One (1) electronic copy to Mindie Dixon at mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov.
• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Offers must be complete, self-sufficient, and directly respond to solicitation requirements. Failure to provide the items listed as Tabs A, B, C, and D may result in an incomplete offer, which will not be evaluated.

• Tab A – Offer Form (Standard Form 1449): Include original signature and date, Contract Administration Data, UEI, and acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if applicable).
• Tab B – Pricing: Provide proposed unit prices on the SF 1449 and calculate the total amount for each Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN). An itemized quote is required.
• Tab C – Completed Forms: Include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representation and Certifications) and FAR 52.204-24 (Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment), if not updated in SAM.gov.
• Tab D – Evaluation Factor Responses:
  • Factor 1: Technical Capability (3-page limit): Include technical documentation, compliance with salient characteristics, and a Capabilities Statement detailing the approach to satisfy all SOW requirements.
  • Factor 2: Past Performance: Provide up to 3 relevant contracts/orders (Federal, State, local, or private) performed within the past 3 years. Each reference must include contract number, customer, period of performance, dollar value, contract type, POC with email/phone, and a narrative describing the work performed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, FAR 52.212-3, provides Offeror Representations and Certifications for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. It requires offerors to provide specific information about their business status and compliance with various federal regulations. Offerors must either complete these representations electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) or fill out specific sections of this provision if SAM has not been updated within the last 12 months.

This provision includes definitions for terms such as "covered telecommunications equipment or services," "economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern," "small business concern," and others. It outlines required representations and certifications related to:

• Small business status (including joint ventures)
• Veteran-owned, Service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), Small disadvantaged business (SDB), Women-owned (WOSB), and Economically disadvantaged women-owned (EDWOSB) small business status
• HUBZone small business status
• Certification regarding payments to influence Federal transactions
• Buy American provisions (Supplies, Free Trade Agreements, Israeli Trade Act)
• Trade Agreements
• Responsibility matters (debarment, suspension, convictions, delinquent taxes)
• Knowledge of child labor for listed end products
• Place of manufacture
• Exemptions from Service Contract Labor Standards
• Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
• Restricted business operations in Sudan
• Prohibition on contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
• Prohibition on contracting with entities engaging in certain activities relating to Iran
• Ownership or control of offeror
• Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony Conviction
• Predecessor of Offeror
• Prohibition on requiring confidentiality agreements for reporting waste, fraud, or abuse
• Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services

Bidders must carefully review and complete the applicable sections of this provision to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Failure to provide accurate and complete representations and certifications may impact the eligibility of their offer. The specific requirements will depend on the nature of the acquisition and the offeror's business status. It is crucial for offerors to either ensure their SAM profile is up-to-date or to complete the relevant sections of this document accurately.