Development of Design and Oversight of General Conservation Practices

This is a sources sought announcement to identify potential sources to provide design and planning services in the development of general conservation practices through an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The objective of this contract is the successful completion of specific components of a comprehensive nutrient management plan (CNMP) and/or other conservation practices. The work shall consist of providing agronomic, engineering and related technical services to Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) Clients or other NRCS clients to implement a CNMP or other conservation practices. Both agricultural production and natural resource protection goals must be achieved and all applicable local, State and Federal policies and procedures must be followed. Items of work for the CNMP include: Conceptual Plan and Project Feasibility Development Nutrient Management Plan Development Conservation Plan Development (Land Treatment Practices) Recordkeeping and Nutrient Management Plan Implementation Description of work for General Conservation Practices: Planning and Site Investigation including field surveys and geologic investigations Preliminary design including hydrology, hydraulic, and geotechnical calculations Final design including construction drawings and specifications Services during construction including construction staking and construction inspection A display of interest is requested. You may respond by email by providing information on your company capabilities. Do not request a solicitation at this time. A more detailed solicitation will be published if adequate interest is displayed to this sources sought announcement. Interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) at www.ccr2000.com. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote or Request for Proposal, and it is not considered to be a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business, 8(a) or any other set-aside arrangement as deemed appropriate for this procurement. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this sources sought notice or Government use of any information provided.