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Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey (USGS) Western Ecological Research Center Request for Information (RFI): Ficus Tree Trimming Service, Onboard Santa Ana Zoo, Santa Ana Calif... Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey (USGS) Western Ecological Research Center Request for Information (RFI): Ficus Tree Trimming Service, Onboard Santa Ana Zoo, Santa Ana California SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE NO INCUMBENTS NEW REQUIREMENT All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, the government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Materials submitted to the Government for review will not be returned. NAICS Code: 561730 Landscaping Services Product Service Code (PSC): F014- Natural Resource Conservation Tree Thinning Period of Performance April 29 2024 - July 31 2024 Introduction: The USGS Western Ecological Research Center seeks information from firms capable of providing Ficus tree trimming and other landscaping services onboard the Santa Ana Zoo, Santa Ana California, in accordance with the statement of work. This requirement is for a specific area of the zoo occupied by the USGS. Operational Details: 1. The contractor must be compliant with the city of Santa Ana insurance, Business & Independent Contractor licensing requirements. 2. Reference statement of work (attachment). 3. Site Visit Date. 15 April 2024 @0900 a. Maximum two people per interested group. b. Meeting location. @0900AM hours meet at the Santa Ana Zoo Administrative Office, 1801 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 c. Site visits duration: 0900AM to 0930AM d. Adam Backlin will be the point of contact at the location. e. The site visit is specifically for assessing the subject project and surrounding area. Inquiries made shall pertain to work to be performed, questions regarding budget/funding will not be entertained. RFI Information Requested: To inform our procurement strategy, the USGS is seeking detailed information from vendors that can provide the required services. Interested parties are requested to submit the following: 1. Operational History: Examples of previous projects that demonstrate experience with similar requirements. 2. Company Information: Business size, UEI, and SAM registration status 1. Proof of compliance with Santa Ana Business & Independent contractor requirements 2. City of Santa Ana business registration 3. Proof of insurance: Must meet the minimum requirements and be compliant with any applicable city, state regulations and policies. The government will require proof of insurance in response to any solicitation being issued and it must be presented in a clear and concise manner. Responses and Submission Details: Submissions should be sent electronically, including all requested information and any supplementary documents, to the contact below by the specified deadline: Contact: Joel Berberena, Contracting Specialist Email: jberberena@usgs.gov Deadline: April 22, 2024 @0500 hours Pacific Time Disclaimer The USGS Western Ecological Research Center will use the information gathered from this RFI to inform its acquisition strategy. Participation in this RFI does not guarantee a future contract or indicate any commitment from the USGS to pursue procurement of the described services. No contractual agreement will be entered into based on responses to this RFI.