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This is a sources sought notice, not a request for proposal, to identify potential sources for garnet geochronology on metamorphic rock samples. The notice outlines the required technical expertise (luhf and smnd isotope analyses, isotope dilution, garnet geochronology, multicollector mass spectrometry) and deliverables (raw data in Excel, corrected data, measured values of standard solutions). Interested parties must respond by July 3, 2025, 2:00 PM Mountain Time, detailing their capabilities and experience. The notice specifically encourages participation from small businesses, including those with small business, section 8a, hubzone, service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), women-owned small business (WOSB), and economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) status.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking a vendor to provide personnel, equipment, and supplies for household battery collections in municipalities with 10,000+ residents and all counties without such municipalities. The contract has an initial term commencing upon the last dated signature of the parties and ending on 09302028. The maximum total term of the contract, including any renewal terms and extensions, will not exceed 10 years. The vendor must provide a single drum for mixed battery types, and pick up and recycle the collected batteries. In areas without a drum, the vendor will organize one-day collection events. The vendor must follow all applicable state and federal regulations. Subcontracting is allowed, with specific requirements for subcontracts exceeding $100,000. The total price of the contract is firm. The vendor must provide separate invoices and written summaries for battery collections every 10 days. The vendor may submit quarterly invoices after contract execution, for startup costs not exceeding $250,000. The state may terminate the contract for cause or convenience. The contract is contingent upon the availability of funds. The vendor must maintain books and records for three years from the later of final payment or contract completion. If federal funds are used, the retention period is five years. The state may conduct background checks of vendors and subcontractors. The vendor must warrant that the supplies and services meet the contract requirements and comply with all applicable laws. The vendor must maintain insurance and provide a certificate of insurance naming the state as an additionally insured. The vendor must act as an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of the state. The vendor shall not employ any person employed by the state during the term of this contract. The vendor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, ordinances, regulations, orders, federal circulars and all license and permit requirements. The vendor must be in compliance with applicable tax requirements and shall be current in payment of such taxes. The vendor must obtain at its own expense, all licenses and permissions necessary for the performance of this contract. The state may conduct, at its expense, criminal and driver history background checks of vendors and subcontractors officers, employees or agents. The vendor or subcontractor shall not impose a charge for audit or examination of the vendors or subcontractors books and records. Time is of the essence with respect to vendor performance. Any claim against the state arising out of this contract must be filed exclusively with the Illinois Court of Claims. The state shall not enter into binding arbitration to resolve any dispute arising out of this contract. The state of Illinois does not waive sovereign immunity by entering into this contract. The official text of the statutes cited herein is incorporated by reference. An unofficial version can be viewed at www. ***. *. * vendor does not pursue any claim or cause of action it has arising under federal or state antitrust laws relating to the subject matter of this contract, then upon request of the Illinois attorney general, vendor shall assign to the state all of vendors rights, title and interest to the claim or cause of action. The agency that signs this contract on behalf of the state of Illinois shall be the only state entity responsible for performance and payment under this contract. Except in limited circumstances, no business or member of a unitary business group, as defined in the Illinois income tax act, shall submit a bid for or enter into a contract with a state agency if that business or any member of the unitary business group is an expatriated entity. Notices and other communications will be given in writing via electronic mail whenever possible. Amendments, modifications and waivers must be in writing and signed b

This document is a wage determination notice for contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. It lists various occupations, their corresponding wage rates, and required fringe benefits (health, welfare, vacation, holidays). It also details the process for requesting conformance for unlisted occupations. The notice mentions a specific project in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary requiring the replacement of tank sensors, valves, and actuators in a brown water system.

This notice outlines the requirements for a vegetation and tree measurement project in Minnesota. The project involves field work, data collection, and reporting. Deliverables are due at specific times, and progress reports are required every three months. The contractor is responsible for travel expenses. The project requires specific experience and knowledge in vegetation identification and measurement. The government will provide protocols, data templates, and review digital data. The contractor must use recycled paper and print double-sided. Schedules for deliverables are in Exhibit B.

This is a sources sought notice for social rehabilitation services for veterans. The government may issue a solicitation in accordance with federal acquisition circular FAC 2023 04. The contract will be an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) with five ordering periods and a six-month extension to be utilized in the last year of ordering. Contractors must be registered with SAM. gov to be considered for SDVOSB/VOSB status. Responses are due by Tuesday, August 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM EST, referencing ****.