Landscaping Services Santa Ana Zoo

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 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 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). 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 1, 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.