F--SERVICE FY26 BOTANY SURVEYS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for a firm fixed-price commercial services contract for botany surveys in the Medford District of Oregon. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking to gather data on plant communities and Special Status plant species within their lands.

• Conduct botany surveys for Special Status and invasive nonnative vascular, nonvascular, and fungus species.

• Surveys will cover various habitats including timber units, silviculture units, and fuels units.

• Specific tasks include documenting Special Status plant sites, conducting second-year surveys for Fritillaria gentneri, and documenting invasive plants.

• Data collection will utilize electronic methods (GeoBOB Mobile, FIELD MAPS app) and require GPS tracking.

• Surveyors must be familiar with target species and possess botanical knowledge.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through December 1, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code (541690) and small business size standard ($19 Million) are provided.

• Proposals are requested via email to cnwebster@blm.gov or blm_or_so_952_mail@blm.gov.

• Evaluation factors: Past performance, relevant experience, and price. Past performance and relevant experience combined are more important than price.

• Offerors are advised to submit a completed Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items form.

• A pre-work conference will be held after contract award.

• This requirement is set-aside for SMALL BUSINESS.

• NAICS Code: 541690

• Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million

• No written solicitation will be issued; this announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

• Contract terms and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

Wage Determination

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5787, Revision No. 27) for the State of Oregon, County of Josephine, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in that area.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. It outlines specific wage rates and fringe benefits for a wide range of occupations.

• Occupational Listings: The document provides a detailed list of occupations, each with a corresponding wage rate and, where applicable, footnotes referencing specific conditions or requirements.

• Fringe Benefits: Fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. The standard Health & Welfare benefit is $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week). A specific Health & Welfare rate for Executive Order 13706 is also listed at $5.09 per hour.

• Executive Orders:

  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017. Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually, for employee illness, injury, or family member care. Contractors cannot claim credit for this SCA obligation.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, that have not been renewed or extended. For 2025, the minimum wage rate is at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed if higher).

• Hazardous Pay: Differentials of 8% or 4% are applicable for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials, depending on the degree of hazard.

• Uniform Allowance: If uniforms are required, contractors must provide them at no cost to employees or reimburse the actual cost. A uniform cleaning and maintenance reimbursement of $3.35 per week is standard, unless uniforms are "wash and wear" and do not require special cleaning.

• Conformance Process: If a contract requires an occupation not listed in this wage determination, a conformance process must be followed to establish a new classification, wage rate, and fringe benefits.

• The document includes footnotes for specific occupations, particularly computer employees, detailing applicability and potential exemptions.

• It also outlines specific provisions for night pay, Sunday pay, and hazardous pay differentials.

• The Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations is referenced for defining job duties.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5571, Revision No. 27) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for the Service Contract Act, applicable to Jackson County, Oregon. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in that area.

This document lists specific wage rates and fringe benefits for a wide range of occupations, categorized by occupational code and title. It serves as a baseline for contractors to ensure compliance with labor laws for service contracts.

This document does not specify contract type, period of performance, or estimated value, as it is a general wage determination for a geographic area.

This document does not contain proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria. It is a regulatory document that contractors must adhere to when performing covered services.

This document does not specify eligibility or set-aside requirements. It applies to all contractors performing covered services in the specified area.

• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Contractors must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually, for contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): For contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022), contractors must pay covered workers at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate if higher) for 2025.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: A Health & Welfare benefit of $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week) is generally required. An alternative rate of $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week) applies under EO 13706.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must provide uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost, including maintenance ($3.35 per week), unless uniforms are "wash and wear" and do not require special cleaning.
• Conformance Process: A process is outlined for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not listed in this determination.
• Footnotes: Specific occupations with numbered footnotes have additional details regarding applicability (e.g., computer employees, air traffic controllers, hazardous pay differentials).