BLRI FY2024 VA CYCLIC VISTA CLEARING: Purpose of a

The National Park Service: Purpose of amendment 0002 is to provide Corrected VA vista list of sites. Purpose of amendment 0001 is to provide the vista sites spread sheet without the highlighted areas. Blue Ridge Parkway National Park is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Required Services: The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials and supervision required to complete this project. This requirement consists of; road prism clearing and brushing, vista clearing. The work is located in Blue Ridge Parkway NP, counties are listed in its own attachment.

The services to be provided within this Statement of Work (SOW) consist of clearing scenic vistas, Clearing Scenic Vistas in Virginia Lessen the impact on native species, the Northern Flying Squirrel, and reduce or slow down the growth of invasive plants at vista sites. The new approach also provides latitude in reshaping and redirecting visitor views to enhance the scenic experience and reduce degraded views adjacent development that may be impacting the view shed. Parking Vistas (Overlooks)

(PV): Views from roadside parking areas often referred to as overlooks. These vistas may include the roadside areas on either or both sides of the parking area or the area across the Parkway from the parking area.

Roadside Vistas (RSV): Views from the roadside that are areas immediately behind the grass shoulder, guardrails and rock walls and are primarily viewed through the windshield of a moving vehicle.

Canopy/ Axial Vistas (CA V): Roadside views through stands of trees and shrubs. May also be views from a parking overlook or utilized to enhance a shrub or grass bay area. Applicable Conditions. Contractor is required to furnish all personnel and material to meet the requirements specified in the contract work statement.

The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price commercial services contract based on the proposal that represents the best value (LPTA) to the Government in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, FAR Par 15, Negotiations and FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs. 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code is 561730 Landscaping Services, Size Standards in Millions of dollars $9.5.

The contracting office will not provide hardcopies or email copies of the solicitation, please review the attachments posted. Pleas reference all document with the solicitation #140P5324Q0007. The government reserves the right to award none, any or all of the bid options in any order. This requirement consist of Base items and three (3) Option Items.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Interested offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their quote. THESE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE COMPLETED BEFORE TIME OF AWARD.

Any questions regarding this announcement should be sent to Geraldine_larsen@nps.gov no later than on 2/13/2024, NOON pm ED. Request for Quote closes: 2/26/2024, Noon pm ED. There will NOT be a pre-proposal meeting. No site visit offered all location have public access. Phone calls will not be accepted. See attachments and factors for further details.