Addendum_I.pdf

Addendum I

NOTE TO OFFEROR

1. NOTE TO OFFEROR:

In order for an offeror to have a complete quotation package, the following checklist items must be submitted to the Contracting Officer to be considered responsive:

□ A signed copy of the SF 1449 Form with the pricing offered. The SF 1449 form is included with the solicitation Attachment 1. Please include shipping lead time with pricing. Also include design details for the shade structure offered that meet or exceed the specifications listed below.

□ Past Performance References. An offeror shall include point of contact information (name, address, telephone, email, description of the item delivered) for up to 3 references that have had similar requirements for shade structures or similar greenhouse structures.

□ A currently active Federal Contractors Registration at http://www.sam.gov.

An offeror shall include a printed copy of the first page of the SAM listing, or a DUNS number if the SAM application is in progress. The online Certification and Representations for business size determination should use NAICS code 325320.

Please note that registering in the SAM database is free of charge. Free SAM registration assistance can be obtained by calling the help desk toll free at 866- 606-8220. Free assistance can also be found at your local PTAC office, http://www.aptac-us.org/new/Govt_Contracting/find.php.

2. SPECIFICATIONS for SHADE STRUCTURE KIT

The USDA APHIS PPQ S&T Mission Lab in Edinburg, TX is presently in need of a new 120’ x 80’ shade structure for housing plants vital to a national biological control program. The project presently has over 5,000 plants that need to be maintained in a shade structure with the specified parameters below to ensure the project goals can be met.

• A shade structure that measures 120’ x 80’ and at least 13’ in height.

• Wide Span W-Truss (minimum 12ga galvanized) with as few poles or support rods within the structure as possible.

• Minimum 12ga galvanized posts with a distance of 20’ between outer posts.

• Plates required on posts’ base to anchor bolts to concrete.

• Shade cloth is necessary all the way around the structure.

• Require 50% shade cloth on structure’s top and 30% shade cloth on side panels.

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• Require a support cable under shade cloth top panels for wind support and a cable running around the base of the structure to attached sidewall panels to base of structure for additional support.

• Product will be outdoors and exposed to harsh climate/weather extremes that include sustained high temperatures and structure must withstand periodic high winds up to 110 mph.

• Require a minimum 3-year warranty on fabric for UV break down.

• Require a panel design with capacity to be quickly replaced if torn or damaged.