DOCUMENT
L -- SLUDGE APPLICATION/DISPOSAL OF LIQUID SLUDGE - (Draft) - WAGE DETERMINATION
- Notice Date
- 7/30/2008
- Notice Type
- WAGE DETERMINATION
- NAICS
- 562991
— Septic Tank and Related Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 375th Contracting Squadron, 201 East Winters Street, Building 50, Scott AFB, Illinois, 62225-5015, United States
- ZIP Code
- 62225-5015
- Solicitation Number
- F3S3528105AQ05
- Archive Date
- 8/28/2008
- Point of Contact
- Annette Adams,, Phone: 6182569259, Marcia G Wuebbels,, Phone: 618-256-9308
- E-Mail Address
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annette.adams@scott.af.mil, marcia.wuebbels@scott.af.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The 375th Contracting Squadron at Scott AFB IL is contemplating an award for the services of Sludge Application/Disposal of Liquid Sludge from Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is a commercial purchase using FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures. The following information, as required per FAR 12.603(c)(2) applies: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation reference number is F3S3528105AQ05, it is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26, effective 12 Jun 08, and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DCN 20080721 Edition. (iv) This acquisition is 100% Small Business Set Aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 562991. The small business size standard is $6.5 million. (v) CLINS: ITEM NO SERVICE QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 Sludge Application 600,000 Gallons _ ______ _______ FFP Provide all, labor, equipment, material and transportation required to remove treated sludge from wastewater treatment plant. TOTAL FOR ALL ITEMS _________________ PROVIDE PRICING ON THE CLIN WITHYOUR RESPONSE (vi) Description of requirements: Contractor shall be fully accredited to remove sludge in accordance with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, material and transportation required to remove treated sludge from the wastewater treatment plant. Sludge removal shall be required up to 4 times per year, disposing an estimated total of 600,000 gallons of anaerobically digested liquid sludge. The amount of 600,000 gallons of liquid sludge is only an estimate. The actual amount available for removal could be significantly less or more. Liquid sludge shall be removed from both or either of two digesters located at the Scott AFB wastewater treatment plant. Disposal methods are at the discretion of the contractor; however, the contractor shall conform will all federal and IEPA rules and regulations including 40 CFR 503. The wastewater treatment plant foreman or the Infrastructure Superintendent are authorized to place orders for sludge removal. The contractor shall begin work within 10 calendar days of request to remove sludge. During the removal process, the contractor shall re-circulate the sludge in the digesters. If water is required to thin the sludge for ease of removal, the amount of water used shall be deducted from the total amount of liquid removed. The Government shall not be billed for the amount of water added to the liquid sludge. The contractor shall only bill for actual liquid sludge removed. Contractor shall furnish all sludge disposal/application documentation to the wastewater treatment plant foreman or Infrastructure Superintendent not later than 20 days from removal. Contractor Consent to Background Checks. The contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well being or operational mission of the installation and its population, nor shall the contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified by Law Enforcement Agency Data System (LEADS) through the National Crime Information Center. LEADS checks will verify if a person is wanted by local, state, and federal agencies. All contractor and subcontractor personnel must consent to LEADS background checks. Contractor and subcontractor personnel who do not consent to an LEADS check will be denied access to the installation. Information required to conduct an LEADS check includes: full name, driver's license number, and/or social security number, date of birth of the person entering the installation, and completion of a background check questionnaire. The contractor shall provide this information using the Scott AFB Form 21, Contractors Consent for Background Check, and shall submit it in conjunction with the contractor's request for either base or vehicle passes. Completion of a successful LEADS check does not invalidate the requirement for an escort when contractor or subcontractor personnel are working within controlled or restricted areas. Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their subcontracts have the proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States. Persons later found to be undocumented or illegal aliens will be remanded to the proper authorities. The contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for delays or expenses associated with complying with the provisions of this clause. Furthermore, nothing in this clause shall excuse the contractor from proceeding with the contract as required. Badges The contractor is required to provide identification badges for their employees. All contractor personnel shall wear these badges while on duty on the government site. Badges are required to identify the individual, company name, and be clearly and distinctly marked as contractor. Size, color, style, etc. are to be mutually agreed to by contractor and government. The contractor's identification badge will not be used as an entry requirement for installation entry or into any government designated controlled or restricted area. Contractor Registration of Vehicles on Scott AFB All contractor or contractor employees' vehicles used for the performance of this contract shall comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Additionally any pass shall be surrendered to Security Forces upon demand to positively identify a persons need to be on Scott AFB. Access to Installation During Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs) Contractors will be assigned a mission essential designation IAW requirements contained in SAFBI 31-101/Installation Security Instruction. Only the installation commander or the unit commander requesting contract support will assign the mission essential designation. Property Protection Property protection for facility where the contractors' primary work center is located will be the responsibility of the local facility manager and local Government Security Manager, or their duly authorized representative IAW AFI 31-101, The Air Force Installation Security Program and command/local directives. The contractor shall safeguard all government-owned equipment and materials in his/her possession or use. Safeguarding Classified or Unclassified Information The contractor shall meet Air Force standards for storing, processing, and handling classified information and systems. Additionally, all resources (e.g. maps, publication/instructions, photos) provided by the government to assist the contractor in the performance of their contract will be surrendered upon termination of employment or the end of the contract performance period. Non-Disclosure Agreements To safeguard information, the contractor shall enter into non-disclosure agreements with the responsible local security manager. Privacy Act Work on this project requires that personnel have access to Privacy Information. Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations. Additional SOW Verbiage Contractors Working in Controlled or Restricted Areas The unit requesting contract support will provide escort (s) for contractors' at all times when within a controlled area. Contractors shall not escort other contractor employees within controlled or restricted areas. In addition, contractors shall fulfill, maintain, and comply with all security requirements IAW AFI 31-101, The Air Force Installation Security Program, and command/local directives. Contractors Responsibilities while Working within Controlled or Restricted Areas Only contractor personnel with proper authority and qualifications shall enter a controlled or restricted area. Certain facilities require the issuance of an AF Form 1199 or AF Form 1199CD. The government, at any time, may revoke the AF Form 1199. The procedures for the issuance of an AF Form 1199CD are contained in SAFBI 31-101/Installation Security Instruction. Contractors shall not escort other contractor employees within controlled or restricted areas. In addition, contractors shall fulfill, maintain, and comply with all security requirements contained in SAFBI 31-101/Installation Security Instruction. Access To Government Facilities with Controlled or Restricted Areas The contractor shall comply with security regulations imposed by the installation commander and/or the agency responsible for the project location. Due to specific mission requirements inherent in the nature of controlled or restricted areas on Scott AFB, the government may direct the contractor to leave the controlled or restricted areas at any given time. Access To Government Facilities with Controlled or Restricted Areas for Replacement Contractors The unit requesting contract support will continuously escort replacement contractors, not initially possessing the proper clearances and requiring entry to controlled or restricted areas. Replacement contractors shall submit paperwork within 30 days of being assigned to obtain an approved security clearance or favorable review. Replacement contractor personnel shall obtain a security clearance prior to working with, or having direct access to, classified material. In addition, replacement contractor personnel shall obtain a "Favorable review" prior to having access to a Controlled Area. The above information shall be submitted to 375 SFS/SFA. The complete Performance Work Statement (PWS) has been loaded in FedBizOpps. (vii) The Government desires FOB Destination, Scott AFB, IL. for the performance period of 01 Oct 08 through 30 Sep 09. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed through Internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. ADDENDA TO 52.212-1: PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION WITH YOUR QUOTE: 1. DUNS Number _________________________________________ 2. TIN Number ___________________________________________ 3. CAGE Code ___________________________________________ 4. Contractor Name _________________________________________ 5. Payment Terms (net 30) or Discount _____________________________________ 6. Period of Performance _ 01 Oct 08 - 30 Sep 09 ____ 7. Business Type (i.e. small, women-owned, etc.)______________________________ 8. Point of Contact & Phone Number________________________________________ 9. Fax Number _____________________________________ 10. Email address___________________________________________________ 11. FOB (destination or origin) _______________________________________ 12. GSA number, only if applicable to this requirement ___________________________ TECHNICAL CAPABILITY INFORMATION: Personnel performing repairs shall be certified by the Illinois EPA and possess a current Cross Connection Control Certification. A copy of the Certification for all personnel performing on this contract MUST BE submitted with the proposal; otherwise, the quote will be evaluated technically unacceptable. (ix) Evaluation of quotes will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106. The evaluation criteria are: LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE. (x) OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND DFARS 252.212-7000 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION, COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH THEIR QUOTE. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies. 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 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-To-Know FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3, Protest after Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation; FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation (xiii) The following provisions and clauses also apply and, in accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2 are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds FAR 52.237-3, Continuity of Services FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination; DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.204-7006, Prohibition on Storage and Disposal of Toxic and Hazardous Materials; DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate; DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; AFFARS 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations; AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations; FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (June 2007) a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority. Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause. (b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon the occurrence of any of the following: (1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract. (2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract. (3) For long-term contracts- (i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and (ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the exercise date specified in the contract for any option thereafter. (c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code can be found at http://www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/sizestandardstopics/. (d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing a product which it does not manufacture itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees. (e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the rerepresentation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Online Representations and Certifications Application and its data in the Central Contractor Registration, as necessary, to ensure they reflect current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting office by e-mail, or otherwise in writing, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update. (f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause. (g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in ORCA, or does not have a representation in ORCA for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed: The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under NAICS Code 562991 assigned to contract number ______________.[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title]. FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states that wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. This Statement is for Information Only It is not a Wage Determination Employee Class Monetary Wage - Fringe Benefits 23800 Plumber Maintenance $26.63 Plus 36.25% FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provision Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil FAR 52.252-2, This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, [Insert names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, and e-mail addresses]. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, prior to receiving any contract award, contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registration (CCR). If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/. Confirmation of CCR registration must be obtained before award can be made. DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations Act of 2001, Section 1008 Electronic Submission and Processing of Claims for Contract Payments requires that any claim for payment under a DoD contract shall be submitted in electronic form. Wide Area Workflow Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) is the DoD system of choice for implementing this statutory requirement. Use of the basic system is at NO COST to the contractor and training will be provided. Information available at no cost is located at http://www.wawftraining.com (xiv) N/A (xv) N/A (xvi) Quotes are due to: By mail: 375 CONS/LGCB Attn: Annette Adams 201 E Winters St, Bldg 50 Scott AFB IL 62225-5015 By fax: 618-256-9259 Attn: Annette Adams By email: annette.adams@scott.af.mil QUOTES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M. CST ON 12 Aug 08 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTES: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 125 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes. (xvii) The point of contact for this acquisition is Annette Adams: phone 618-256-9259; fax 618-256-2174; e-mail annette.adams @scott.af.mil. In the event this individual is not available, contact Ms. Marcia Wuebbels: phone 618-256-9308; fax 618-256-5237; e-mail marcia.wuebbels@scott.af.mil.
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