SOLICITATION NOTICE
Z -- PAINTING PROJECT, METAL PARKING LOT LIGHT POLES
- Notice Date
- 9/12/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 238320
— Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Field Operations Branch Southeast (OS:A:P:B:S), 2888 Woodcock Boulevard, Suite 300, (Stop 80-N), Atlanta, GA, 30341, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- D-7-D9-24-DE-L28
- Response Due
- 9/21/2007
- Archive Date
- 10/6/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Light Pole Painting Specifications Memphis Internal Revenue Service Center This is 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. The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-19. NAICS code 238320; and, SIZE STANDARD $13.0mil. CONTRACT LINE ITEM 0001. Paint light poles located in parking lots and roadside at IRS, Memphis IRS Center (MIRSC), Memphis, TN, in accordance with the specifications outlined below. 1 job @ $______________ DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS: IRS requires contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment needed to perform the light pole painting project. All work is to be performed at IRS, MIRSC, 5333 Getwell Road, Memphis, TN 38118. Light Pole Quantity & Description: Metal light poles of varying sizes; exact dimensions unknown. A total of 380 poles as follows: 131 tall parking lot poles and 213 medium roadside poles located throughout the MIRSC facility; and 36 short parking lot and roadside poles located at E parking lot and entry road. Light poles are factory finished metal and are approximately 13 years old. Paint Manufacturer: Farrell-Calhoun, Tuff-Boy 8000 Waterborne 100% Acrylic direct-to-metal (DTM) Gloss Enamel, or equivalent shall be used. Work Standards: 1. All surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned and prepared for painting. Surfaces shall be prepared per the paint manufacturer's specifications. 2. Two coats of paint shall be applied. Application shall be at the manufacturer's recommended spread rate. 3. All coatings shall match the original paint color, unless otherwise authorized in advance by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR). For alternate color selection, Contractor shall provide color swatch(es) to COTR for review and approval prior to beginning work. The government reserves the right to deny alternate color selection. 4. Work area(s) shall be clean and free of debris, equipment, tools, etc, at the end of each work day and at the completion of the painting project. 5. The government will no provide access to indoor facilities (i.e. restrooms, canteen, storage space, etc.). The contractor will be allowed to locate storage trailer on site at MIRSC, subject to the COTR's prior approval. SITE VISIT: A site visit is required to ensure understanding of the project scope prior to submission of contractor's quotation in response to this solicitation. The site visit is currently scheduled for Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 9:00am. In order to be granted permission to enter the MIRSC facility and participate in the site visit, interested contractors must contact the Contracting Officer listed below as soon as possible, but not later than 11:00 am EST, Monday, September 17, 2007 via phone or email and provide the name(s) of any individual planning to attend: Linda Bender, phone 404/338-9210, linda.bender@irs.gov Contractors are encouraged to confirm the pole sizes and quantities and report any discrepancies noted. SHIPPING TERMS: All shipping terms are FOB Destination. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Offeror is to provide the proposed performance schedule with its quotation. IRS requires completion no later than 60 days after contract award. WARRANTY: Offeror is to provide the terms of warranty on product and workmanship. CLAUSES/PROVISIONS. Following clauses and provisions are applicable to the acquisition: 1. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items [Addendum: (b) Submission of offers. Offeror to submit signed and dated offer to IRS, Office of Field Procurement Business Operations, 2888 Woodcock Blvd, Stop 80-N, Atlanta, GA 30341, Phone: 404-338-9210, Fax: 404-338-9231, Email: Linda.Bender@irs.gov. Offer may be submitted on letterhead stationery. Offer to include terms of any express warranty, proposed performance schedule, and price along with any discount terms. Award will be made to the technically acceptable, responsive, responsible offeror that offers the lowest price.]; 2. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial. [Note: This provision provides a single, consolidated list of representation and certifications for offeror to complete and return with its quote.]; 3. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items [Addendum to 52.212-4 include clauses FAR 52.252-1, The full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/); FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; IR1052-01-001 Electronic Funds Transfer Payments - Effective May 1, 2002, in order to receive payments under this contract/award, contractors are required to register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. Beginning October 1, 2002, CCR will be the primary database used to obtain contractor information for all Federal Government contracts. Contractors can complete the on-line CCR registration process by accessing http://www.ccr.gov. Annual renewal of a contractor's registration is a requirement. There are mandatory fields in CCR that need to be completed before the registration can become active. For example, contractor business, name, address, telephone, point of contact, business start date, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number (plus 4 digits, if applicable), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) account numbers to permit receipt of electronic payments, are all mandatory fields. Registration via the internet can generally be activated within 48 hours, if all the information is complete and accurate. Registration via another method can take up to 30 days. The CCR web site contains information and a telephone number (800-333-0505) where a contractor can call to get an expedited DUNS number, in order to start the registration process. Contractors must obtain the EFT account numbers from its own financial institution, if not already known. Contractors will be ineligible for awards, if they are not registered in CCR, unless they meet an exception or apply for a waiver. Contractors requesting a waiver from CCR registration must apply via the Contracting Officer. Only the Bureau Chief Procurement Officer (BCPO) can approve a waiver from CCR registration and permit the award action, if the contractor is not registered in CCR. Any contractor meeting an exception or obtaining a waiver from CCR registration is still required to get an EFT account in order to receive electronic payments, in accordance with the Debt Collection Improvement Act. Contractors shall then submit a completed Automated Clearing House (ACH) Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form (formerly SF 3881) directly to: Internal Revenue Service Office of Financial Applications Support and Technology P. O. Box 3339, Cincinnati, Ohio 45201-3339 Or Fax to: (513) 263-5020 The ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form can be obtained from the IRS Contracting Officer or from the IRS Office of Financial Applications Support and Technology, points of contact, Joan Aker or Nancy Estep at (513) 263-5069/5055, if not included in this solicitation/award. In order for contractor invoices to be determined proper and payments made under applicable awards, contractor EFT information must be valid and current. Valid contractor EFT information must include the Agency information; the Payee/Company information including Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN); and the Contractor's financial institution information, including the nine-digit routing transit number, account type and account number. If the contractor is registered in CCR, changes can be made to its business profile at any time. Under this award, if any changes are made to the mandatory business information in CCR, the contractor is required to notify the IRS Beckley Finance Office within three (3) business days. Under this award, those contractors not registered in CCR but enrolled in EFT payments, are also required to report any changes to their business information to the IRS Beckley Finance Office within three (3) business days. Contractors can e-mail notification of their changed CCR and EFT business information directly to: CFOBFC.CCRPaymentinformation@irs.gov Valid contractor EFT payment information is required in order for the Government to make any payment under this award. Invoices received prior to the receipt of valid EFT information shall be deemed improper for the purpose of prompt payment under this award and payments will be rejected or suspended. Contractors may only request a waiver from EFT payments if they meet one of the criteria listed on the Request for Waiver of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment Form. The waiver request form can be obtained via the Contracting Officer or the IRS Office of Financial Applications Support and Technology at telephone (513) 263-5069/5055 or e-mail Nancy.V.Estep@irs.gov or Joan.Aker@irs.gov. Waivers from EFT Payments are only granted by the IRS Office of Financial Applications Support and Technology and contractors must obtain the waiver from EFT payments, prior to award being made. IR1052-01-002 Paid System-- Access On-line Payment Information. The U. S. Department of Treasury, Financial Management's Payment Advice Internet Delivery (PAID) system provides contractors with invoice payment information included with an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment made via the Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment system. PAID is free to contractors with Internet access. Registration for the PAID system can be done on-line at http://fms.treas.gov/paid/ (Note: no "www"). Register using your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and then select a user ID, password, and a specific method of delivery. The PAID webmaster will verify your registration and notify you that your access has been activated within five (5) business days and confirm your acceptance by e-mail. Registered contractors can look up all payments, or search by invoice number, amount, date of payment and other remittance information, such as, interest penalty or discounts taken. Access is limited to your payment data and the information is available for 60 days beginning the day after your account has been activated. If you have any questions about payment information found on PAID, contact IRS, Beckley Finance Center at (304) 256-6000.; and 4. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, of which the following clauses apply: FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act; FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; and, FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended; and, 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires [Addendum: Wage-Grade 8]. NOTICE OF WAGE DETERMINATION: US Department of Labor (DOL), Employment Standard Administration, Wage and Hour Division, Wage Determination No. 2005-2495, Revision No. 6, Dated 8/17/2007 applies to this acquisition. The Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determination (WD) can be selected by WD Number at the following DOL website: http://www.wdol.gov/ Numbered Note: 1
- Place of Performance
- Address: Internal Revenue Service, Memphis IRS Center, 5333 Getwell Road, Memphis, TN
- Zip Code: 38118
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 38118
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