NORCAL N. F. EEL INVASIVE SPECIES CON 2

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Arcada Field Office, Northern California District. The BLM requires Purchase of Services for North Fork Eel River Invasive Species Management in Mendocino County, CA. This announcement is the only solicitation, and written solicitations will not be issued. Firm, fixed-price quotes are requested.

The RFQ outlines three tasks related to the North Fork Eel River Invasive Species Management:

• Task 1: Surveying efforts in accordance with the performance work statement. This is a Labor Hour CLIN expected not to exceed 120 hours.

• Task 2: Suppression efforts in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This is a Labor Hour CLIN expected not to exceed 320 hours.

• Task 3: Data production in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). All tasks fall under the Product/Service Code R408 (SUPPORT-PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT).

• Contract Type: The Government contemplates award of a Cost Reimbursement and Firm Fixed Price contract.

• Period of Performance: 06/15/2026 to 12/31/2026 for all tasks.

• Delivery: 12/31/2026 for all tasks.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation notes that quotes are requested under RFQ Solicitation number 140L1226Q0017 and that the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541620 Environmental Consulting Services. The Small Business Annual Receipts for the preceding three (3) fiscal years must not exceed $19.0 Million.

• Questions Due Date: 05/26/2026, 6:00 PM P.S.T. (via email to laurie_ehlinger@ios.doi.gov).

• Quotations Due Date: 06/02/2026, 6:00 PM P.S.T. (via email to laurie_ehlinger@ios.doi.gov).

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on a Best Value basis, considering Past Experience and Price. Technical subfactors will be rated Acceptable or Unacceptable. The quote must include a complete Standard Form 18, detailed pricing, and demonstrate capability to meet the technical aptitude of the SOW.

• This solicitation is set-aside for small business under NAICS code 541620 Environmental Consulting Services.

• Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• The document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulations 2026-01, including Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) regulations.

• Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Attachments include a Performance Work Statement (7 pages) and a Wage Determination (7 pages).

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

The objective of this work is to conduct monitoring and suppression activities to prevent the establishment and spread of invasive Sacramento pikeminnow in the North Fork Eel River, California.

• Conduct snorkel surveys to determine the location, size, and abundance of invasive species in a 15-mile section of the North Fork Eel River (from Hulls Creek confluence to the mainstem Eel River confluence).

• Implement suppression efforts to remove invasive species using CDFW-permitted gear (e.g., hook-and-line, nets, spearguns, electro fishers).

• Organize and submit electronic datasets (e.g., Excel) of all invasive species detections and removals to the BLM.

• Surveys must produce high-quality data.

• Suppression activities must be conducted effectively.

• Data submission must be organized and accurate.

• Performance will be monitored, with potential deductions for unsatisfactory performance in surveys, suppression, or data submission (as detailed in Exhibit 1: QASP).

• Period of Performance: One (1) year from the date of award.

• Place of Performance: A 15-mile section of the North Fork Eel River near Mina, CA (Mendocino County).

• Field work will occur during the 'dry season' (typically June through September).

• Field work will not occur between November and May to protect native steelhead or salmon.

• Contractor must possess a valid Scientific Collecting Permit from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

• Minimum crew size of two individuals for surveys.

• Work hours are variable and depend on species abundance and location; surveys are typically during daylight, suppression may occur at night.

• Contractor must comply with fire prevention laws and special conditions during declared fire danger seasons.

• Contractor must furnish all personnel, materials, equipment, and services.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for the Service Contract Act, specifically for the area encompassing California Counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino. It lists the minimum wage rates and required fringe benefits for various occupations that may be employed under a federal contract in this region.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupational codes, and their associated minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and provisions related to Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Footnotes: Includes important notes regarding exemptions for computer employees (Executive Order 13706, Executive Order 13658), night pay and Sunday pay for Air Traffic Controllers and Weather Observers, and hazardous pay differentials.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines the minimum paid vacation and holiday entitlements for service contract employees.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under a federal service contract in the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor rates meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.