NRCS-Ohio Gliatta Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) Restoration Project

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for wetland restoration services for NRCS-Ohio. The project involves H&H modeling, floodplain permitting, tile searching, wetland excavation, and rip rap installation at a site in Porter Township, Delaware County, Ohio. The magnitude of the requirement is estimated between $25,000 and $100,000.

• Furnish necessary personnel, supplies, materials, and incidentals for wetland restoration.

• Perform H&H modeling and floodplain permitting.

• Conduct 700 linear feet of tile searching.

• Excavate 3,430 cubic yards of wetland material.

• Install 18.15 tons of Type C rip rap.

• All services must comply with applicable NRCS policy and criteria, including the Field Office Technical Guide, National Engineering Handbook, and National Engineering Manual References.

• Award Type: One award is anticipated.

• Period of Performance: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027.

• Contract Type: Commercial construction.

• Offers Due: July 8, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.

• Submission Method: Email to amy.smith2@usda.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance.

  • Technical Approach: Assesses the ability to meet schedule and requirements, with a detailed explanation for any unmet requirements.
  • Price: Must be fair and reasonable; pricing for all line items is required.
  • Past Performance: Evaluated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable.

• Site Visit: June 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET at 12678 Monkey Hollow Rd, Ohio.

• Questions Due: Written questions must be submitted to amy.smith2@usda.gov by June 22, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.

• This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns.

• Attachments: Includes Statement of Work (with specifications and drawings), Quote Sheet, Vendor Information Sheet, and Wage Determination.

• Payment: Progress payments are available for commercial construction contracts.

• Protest Procedures: USDA has a two-tier protest resolution process (Contracting Officer Concern Resolution and Agency Protest).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 2, a Quote Sheet for Solicitation #12FPC326Q0021, "WRE Restoration Project Services" for USDA-NRCS Ohio in Delaware County. It is used by potential bidders to provide pricing for the services required.

• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): Detail specific services required for the Wetland Restoration (657) and Lined Waterway or Outlet (468) projects, including Professional Services, Topographic Survey, H&H Modeling, Floodplain Permitting, Tile Search, Tile Blocks, Excavated Wetland, Mobilization, and ODOT Stone Type C Rip Rap.
• Units: Specifies the unit of measure for each CLIN (e.g., LS for Lump Sum, LnFt for Linear Feet, CuYd for Cubic Yards, Ton for Tons, Ac for Acres).
• Pricing Fields: Includes columns for "Unit Price" and "Total Price" for each CLIN, which bidders must complete.
• Company Name: A field for the bidder to enter their company name.
• Award Information: States that "One Award for the aggregate of all items will be made under this solicitation."

Bidders must complete this quote sheet to provide their pricing for all CLINs. The "TOTAL" field will aggregate the costs. This document is essential for submitting a responsive bid, as it directly captures the cost proposal for the WRE Restoration Project Services.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Vendor Information Sheet required for Solicitation #12FPC326Q0021. It is intended to collect essential details from potential offerors.

• Offeror Name
• Business Name
• Business Address
• Business Phone
• Offer POC Email
• UEI (Unique Entity Identifier)
• GSA Contract # (if applicable)
• SAM.gov Registration Status: Confirmation of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
• SAM Record Inclusion: Indication of whether a copy of the SAM record is included with the quote.
• Authorized Representative Information: Printed name, signature, and date of the authorized representative.

Bidders must complete and submit this form as part of their response to Solicitation #12FPC326Q0021. It gathers critical identifying and registration information necessary for the government to process quotes and verify vendor status.

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

This document outlines the requirements for wetland restoration efforts, specifically focusing on the "Bart Gliatta WRE - 545E342301YQV" project. The primary goal is to restore wetland functions, values, habitat, diversity, and capacity to a close approximation of its original condition prior to disturbance.

Key work areas include:

• Wetland Restoration (Code 657): This encompasses activities such as tile search and blocking, excavated wetlands, and mobilization.

• Critical Area Planting (Code 342): This involves preparing areas, furnishing and placing seed, mulch, fertilizer, inoculants, lime, and other soil amendments, and anchoring mulch. Specific tasks include planting on spoil mounds and wetland side slopes (3.6 acres).

• Lined Waterway or Outlet (Code 468) / ODOT Stone type C Rip Rap: Construction of lined waterways or outlets using Type C Rip Rap.

• Subsurface Drain (Code 606): Installation of conduits beneath the ground surface to manage soil water conditions, including removing or distributing soil water, salts, and mitigating degraded plant and animal health due to saturated soil.

• The project aims to meet soil, hydrology, vegetation, and habitat conditions of the wetland as closely as practicable.

• Specific criteria for hydric soil restoration, hydrology restoration, and vegetative restoration are detailed.

• Performance time is estimated at 80 work days with a 365 calendar day performance time.

• The project is located in Porter Township, Delaware County, Ohio.

• Approximate start: August 2025

• Approximate finish: August 2027

• Compliance with all applicable Federal, State, Tribal, and local laws and regulations is required.

• Landowner is responsible for obtaining necessary permits and locating buried utilities.

• A pre-installation conference, installation inspection, and checkout are required.

• Quality Assurance Plan is in place, requiring continuous inspection for tile search, lined waterway, and critical area planting, and intermittent inspection for wetland restoration excavation.

• Specific construction specifications and material requirements are detailed for each component of the work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "General Decision Number" (GDN) from the U.S. Department of Labor, which provides prevailing wage rates for various construction trades in Ohio. It is used to ensure that laborers and mechanics employed on federally funded or assisted construction projects are paid wages at least equal to the locally prevailing wages and benefits.

• State: Ohio
• Construction Types: Heavy and Highway
• Counties Covered: All 88 counties in Ohio are listed.
• Trades Covered: Includes wage determinations for various trades such as Bricklayer, Stonemason, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Diver, Carpenter, Piledrivermen, Electrician, Cable Splicer, Sound & Communication Technician, Ironworker, Laborer, Painter, Plasterer, Plumber, Pipefitter, Steamfitter, Truck Driver, and Welder.
• Wage Rates: For each trade and specific geographic area within Ohio, the document lists the prevailing hourly wage rate and fringe benefits.
• Effective Dates: Wage rates are effective as of specific dates, typically in 2023, 2024, or 2025.
• Modification Numbers: Indicates revisions or updates to the general decision.

Bidders on construction opportunities in Ohio, particularly those subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, must use these wage determinations to comply with federal labor standards. This document is crucial for accurately calculating labor costs in their bids and ensuring compliance with wage payment requirements for their workforce.