Pagosa Ranger District- Farrier Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Farrier Services. The Pagosa District requires regular horse shoeing and hoof trimming services for its herd of up to 8 animals, which are used for recreation and range programs. Services are needed approximately every 6 weeks during the field season and twice during the fall/winter. The farrier must travel to various locations on the San Juan National Forest and surrounding lands.

• Regular horse shoeing and hoof trimming services.

• Services required year-round, with trimmings typically in February/March and November, and shoeing from April through October/November, approximately every six weeks.

• Contractor must provide all necessary labor, transportation, materials, and equipment.

• No table shoeing is permitted.

• Guarantee replacement of lost shoes within 6 weeks.

• Capability to service up to 8 head of stock per day.

• Maintain shoeing records if Forest Service Representative is not present.

• Use new shoes manufactured of hot dropped forged steel, properly sized and attached with at least 6 nails.

• Hoof preparation must ensure even weight bearing and correct angles.

• Work must be performed in accordance with standard horse shoeing practices.

• Award Type: Firm-fixed price contract.

• Period of Performance: One base year (04/01/2026 - 03/31/2027) with four (4) one-year option periods (through 03/31/2031).

• Total contract duration not to exceed five (5) years.

• Submission: Offerors must submit a technical proposal, a price proposal, and contractor representations and certifications.

• Technical Proposal: Must include past performance details and technical capability (key personnel experience, training, certifications).

• Price Proposal: Must include pricing for all items in the Schedule of Items and acknowledge amendments.

• Evaluation: Lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria. The lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability and Past Performance. If not acceptable, the next lowest priced offer will be evaluated.

• Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• Applicable NAICS Code: 115210 - Support-Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care.

• Small business size standard: $11 Million.

• Questions are due by February 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time, via email to curtis.r.landreth@usda.gov.

• The main office is located at 180 Pagosa Street, Pagosa Springs, CO, 81147.

• Various work locations are specified, including Job Corps administrative site, Masco Pasture, Treasure Pasture, Turkey Springs Pasture, and Cole Ranch.

• Payments processed via The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Past Performance Data Sheet" that requires bidders to complete one table for each project they wish to submit as part of their past performance information. It is designed to gather details about previous work performed by the bidding company.

Each table includes fields for:

• Name of Company that performed work (Prime or Subcontractor)
• Project Name
• Company/Agency the work was done for
• Contract Number
• Contract Type (e.g., fixed price)
• Total Contract Value
• Completion Date or Anticipated Completion Date
• Contracting Officer (Name/phone number/email)
• Project Manager or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (Name/phone number/email)
• Project Description

Bidders must accurately complete this form for each relevant project to provide the government with detailed information about their past performance. This data is crucial for the government's evaluation of the bidder's capability to successfully perform the work required by the opportunity.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" for the state of Colorado, specifically for the area encompassing multiple counties. It lists various occupations with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and indicates that fringe benefits are required as listed in the occupational listing. The document includes specific wage rates for numerous job titles across different sectors, such as administrative support, automotive service, health occupations, technical occupations, and transportation. It also details provisions for paid sick leave (Executive Order 13706), vacation, and holidays, as well as hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances.

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and benefit requirements for service contract employees working within the specified area of Colorado. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs account for these mandated wage rates and fringe benefits to comply with the Service Contract Act. The document also outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed. Understanding these requirements is essential for accurate cost estimation and proposal submission, ensuring compliance and avoiding potential penalties.