RFIs.pdf
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- Transportation of Combine Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 12505B24Q0301
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) Solicitation 12505B24Q0301 related to the transportation of a USDA combine from USDA farm fields throughout Iowa for the harvest season. The RFI poses several questions and provides answers regarding equipment requirements, pricing structure, and logistical considerations for the transportation services.
The key details are: The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 484220 (Specialized Freight Trucking, Local). Quotes are due by 2:00 PM CDT on August 19, 2024 and should include technical capability (equipment, experience) and pricing information. The period of performance is September 15, 2024 through December 30, 2024. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract based on best value with trade-offs between technical capability and price. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination site, which is the USDA ARS facility in Ames, IA.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SF30 - Amend 01.pdf | ||
| Clauses and Provisions.pdf | ||
| Statement of Work.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination.pdf |
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Requests for Information Solicitation 12505B24Q0301
Question 1: Would you prefer for dedicated equipment to stay onsite for the duration of the work?
Answer 1: This is not necessary. Some of the sites take two or three days to complete the work.
Question 2: For the proposal submission, should we quote the entire project as one job? If not, what unit of measure should we use for the pricing, such as per month, per trip, per mile, etc.?
Answer 2: The quote should be quoted as one job.
Question 3: We will need a picture drawing to determine inside wheel track to determine width of trailer and outrigger requirements.
Answer 3:
Front
Rear
Question 4: Does this have to be completed using company owned assets or can it be sourced to an over-dimensional carrier through our brokerage arm?
Answer 4: It can be sourced out, but all items outlined in the SOW will still apply.
Question 5: Is the 12 hour window for notification set in stone? We will need time to get
Iowa DOT permits and allow the driver time to get in place for transport.
Answer 5: This is set in stone.
Front tires outside width: 128 inches
Front tires inside width: 76 inches
Rear tires outside width: 90 inches
Rear tires inside width: 67 inches
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