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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 22, 2009 FBO #2734
SOLICITATION NOTICE

55 -- Sawdust for Horse Stalls

Notice Date

5/20/2009
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Interior, National Park Service, NPS - All Offices, NCR - National Capital Region Division of Acquisition Mgmt 1100 Ohio Dr SW Contracting Annex Washington DC 20242
 

ZIP Code

20242
 

Solicitation Number

Q3960090104
 

Response Due

6/10/2009
 

Archive Date

5/20/2010
 

Point of Contact

Keith Boockholdt Contracting Officer 2026196394 Keith_Boockholdt@nps.gov;<br />
 

E-Mail Address

Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total HUB-Zone
 

Description

Combined Synopsis/SolicitationThis is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation No. Q3960090104 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract for Commercial Items, using simplified acquisition procedures. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 321113; the size standard is less than 500 employees. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-32. This procurement is a commercial item. The estimated magnitude of this procurement is between $175,000.00 and $225,000.00 ($35,000.00 to $45,000.00 annually). In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Chapter 19.1305, the Government shall set-aside all procurements with a dollar threshold over $100,000 to be set-aside for HUBZone, small business concerns. This procurement is 100-percent set-aside for HUBZone, small business concerns. To confirm if your firm is in a HUBZone area, search the web at https://eweb1.sba.gov/hubzone/internet. Look for the link "Are you in HUBZone". Then look for the entry of "To Determine if an Address is Located in a HUBZone". Type your address. If your company is located in a HUBZone area, you must certify your company with the Small Business Administration. Your company's name must be included on the Small Business Administration's listing to be considered as a HUBZone small business for your quote to be evaluated under the small business HUBZone set-aside.However, if this office does not receive any acceptable quotes from qualified HUBZone, small business concerns, the set-aside will roll over to a 100-percent set-aside for small business concerns. A small business concern is defined as a concern (including all of its subsidiaries) having the size standard of less than 500 employees. Both HUBZone, small business concerns and Small businesses are encouraged to offer a quote. If this office does not receive any acceptable quotes from qualified small business concerns or HUBZone small business concerns then Large businesses are encouraged to offer a quote. Horse Bedding Q3960090104Fixed Price - Indefinite-Delivery/Requirements Contract A. RequirementThe sawdust to be purchased under this request for quote shall be from Oak, Poplar or Pine for bedding material in the horse stalls. Rough milled wood particles, ranging in size from 1/16 inch to 1/2 inch. The longest side of the wood chip must meet this criteria. Minimum natural moisture content shall be 15 percent; maximum moisture content shall be 25 percent. All wood products supplied shall be free of mold, black walnut, and fine wood dust. Also the sawdust shall be free of debris such as nails, screws, staples and other items dangerous to animals.Sawdust must be delivered all 12 months of the year, so contractor must have several sources of wood.Sample of sawdust to be supplied prior to award. B. DeliveryDelivery orders will be issued each week. Oral delivery orders are authorized. The Contracting Officer's representative, who is the person authorized to issue delivery orders, will identified after contract award. There is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued during the contract period.All deliveries are to be made Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., holidays excluded. The contractor will notify the Contracting Officer's representative in advance of deliveries and advise the location and approximate time of delivery.The sawdust will be delivered in bulk via trucks. The trucks must be able to deliver 25-30 cubic yards or 50 cubic yards depending on the size of the sawdust pit at the stable. All drivers will maintain current CDL certifications.Sawdust shall be delivered loose by the truckload to the locations designated within three calendar days after receipt of order. Contractor shall unload and place delivered supplies as designated within each destination.Each delivery requires a full truck load of sawdust per delivery to the designated stable. These areas are accessible by restricted federal highways. Drivers must be knowledgeable of the roadways and applicable restrictions. C. Locations for DeliveryEdgewater Stables - 50 Cubic Yard Delivery3 Beach Drive - Intersection of Rock Creek Parkway & Calvert Street, NW,Underneath Calvert Street (Taft Bridge) in Rock Creek ParkWashington, DC Central Stables (H-1) - 25-30 Cubic Yard Delivery Independence Ave. (Side of the reflecting pool) Between 17th Street (WWII Memorial) and 23rd Street (Lincoln Memorial), SWWashington, DC Fort DuPont Stables (H-5) - 50 Cubic Yard Delivery3600 F Street, SE (Entrance off Minnesota Ave into Ft. DuPont Park)Washington, DC Fort Hunt Stables (H-2) - 25-30 Cubic Yard DeliveryIn Fort Hunt ParkGeorge Washington Memorial ParkwayAlexandria, VA Rock Creek Stables (H-3) - 25-30 Cubic Yard DeliveryIn Rock Creek Park5801 Oregon Ave @ North Hampton Street NWWashington, DC The sawdust pit is located in different locations at each stable and driver must be able to access sawdust pit. D. InspectionFinal inspection for inspection will be made at delivery sites in accordance with inspection clause FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items.The government shall have up to seven (7) days to perform a final inspection upon delivery of the items to the site. E. Request for Quote Note: Contractor shall place a price for all line items to be considered responsive. Per Cubic Yard Unit PriceEstimated Cubic YardsTotal PriceBase Year (Date of Award$______3000* $______ - One Year from Date of Award Option Year 1 (12 months)$______3000* $______ Option Year 2 (12 months)$______3000* $______ Option Year 3 (12 months)$______3000* $______ Option Year 4 (12 months)$______3000* $______Total of Base Year and All Option Years $______*Quantity of materials is estimated and not binding on the Government. Contractor shall be paid actual quantity ordered and approved by the Contracting Officer. The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-01 Instructions to Offerors-- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-03 Offeror Representations And Certifications - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-04 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-05, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, 52.203-6 ALT 1, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside, 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees, 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, 52.225-5, Trade Agreements, 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor RegistrationThe following are addenda to FAR Clause 521.212-1, paragraph (b) submission of Offerors shall also include Three References and Contact Names and Telephone Numbers for three similar, recent past performance requirements. For full text of FAR Clauses, the web site address is www.arnet.gov. EVALUATION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS: The Government will award to the responsible offeror based on the following: 1. Price, 2. Past performance. The Government reserves the right to award to the offeror providing the best value to the Government. Award may not necessarily be made to the offeror submitting the lowest price. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive, responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government. All offers must include with their quotation a completed copy of the Federal Acquisition Regulation provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. All offers must place a price for all line items to be considered responsive. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. Vendors wishing to respond to this RFQ should provide this office with the following: A price quote on company letterhead for the requested items showing unit price, delivery time after receipt of contract, payment terms, correct remittance address; and a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Quotes are due 10:00 am EST June 10, 2009 and can be sent to NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, ATTN: Keith Boockholdt, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION, 1100 OHIO DRIVE, SW, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20242. Quotes may be faxed to (202) 485-9720. CALL FOR CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT OF FAX ON (202) 619-6394.All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOI/NPS/APC-IS/Q3960090104/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Various locations around Washington, D.C. Metro Area<br />

Zip Code: 202420001<br />
 

Record

SN01823263-W 20090522/090521001808-f293bd9b47506c44f892fc3b4753e256 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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