Amend 1 2020 Mechanic Check Sheet.pdf

MARCH 2020 REGION 5 VIPR PRE-AWARD Amendment No. 1

MECHANIC WITH SERVICE TRUCK CHECK SHEET

Submission of this check sheet and requested documentation does not constitute full submission of a quote.

The requested documentation is the technical proposal per Exhibit H, B.3(c). Electronic quotes must be submitted in VIPR by the due date and time (closing) per B.7 (a)(1).

VENDOR NAME: _________________________________________________________________________ (As shown in VIPR profile)

CONTACT NAME: ________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________ (As shown in VIPR profile)

PHONE NUMBER: ______________________________ EMAIL: __________________________________

MECHANIC’S LEGAL NAME: _____________________________________________________________

A separate check sheet must be included for EACH Mechanic solicited

Mechanic, Heavy: Heavy Equipment Mechanic with Service Truck

Mechanic, Auto/Truck: Auto/Truck Mechanic with Service Truck

The company name and Mechanic typing and must be referenced on each document submitted, written clearly on the front or back of copy. Refer to exhibit J for advantages and the list of certificates.

Required documentation to be mailed along with this check sheet template:

1. A copy of DOT airbrake qualifications (FMVCSA 49CFR 396.25)

2. Heavy Equipment Mechanic with Service Truck provide the following:

Current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification

Vocational School or Manufacturer Diesel/Heavy Equipment Mechanic Certification

3. Auto/Truck Mechanic with Service Truck provide the following:

Current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification

Current Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification

4. Please provide the following information found in D.3.1 -- TRAINING/EXPERIENCE. You must provide experience description more than “working in a shop”. It’s to your benefit to describe years, what type of shop/mobile repair work performed i.e. heavy equipment, auto, specific repairs you have completed, work performed on pumps, valves, etc. on Engines.

Please provide information on type of license that you currently have, example, Class C, Class B, endorsements such as tank, brakes, etc.____________________________________________________________________

Please provide experience in months or years of operating equipment safely up to the manufacturer's limitations (i.e. experience with working in steep terrain, timber etc.)

Please provide specific training/experience requirements by resource category, Mechanic Heavy and or Mechanic, auto/ truck:

Please provide your Heavy Equipment Mechanic with Service Truck: It must show a minimum 3 yrs.

experience at the journeyman level on field repairs of heavy construction or logging equipment.

Please provide your Auto/Truck Mechanic with Service Truck: Minimum 3 yrs. experience at the journeyman level on ALL (1-8) classes of light to heavy trucks and Inspection and Diagnostic Services.

Current and valid reference phone numbers of contacts that can support the proposed mechanic's experience.

The number of references is dependent on listed skills and experience on check sheet.

If the proposed mechanic is listing experience of working on fire apparatus, the submitted check sheet should support, but not be limited to, 5+ years of primary duties working on pumps, plumbing valves and hose reels on a variety of fire equipment. This information needs to be substantiated by references listed and/or other verifiable documentation.

Reference __________________________________________________________________________ Reference __________________________________________________________________________ Reference __________________________________________________________________________ Reference __________________________________________________________________________ Reference __________________________________________________________________________

**Missing or illegible documentation for a resource will result in a failed inspection and ineligibility for award.

DO NOT send any payment documents, invoices or past performance ratings for determine eligibility and/or experience. Send only documentation requested in the check sheet; superfluous documentation will slow the review process.

SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION

Faxed or emailed copies WILL NOT be accepted.

It is the responsibility of the interested vendor to ensure that inspection documentation (technical proposal) is MAILED TO the Government at the address stated on the check sheet by the solicitation closing date. Per Exhibit H B.3(c) only documentation MAILED by the quote due date will be considered for award. There will NOT be an opportunity to make corrections/updates to the technical proposal.

Each submission package should contain resources for a single VIPR solicitation, i.e. not resources for two categories such as Heavy Equipment and Mechanic with Service Truck. In that example, two packages should be sent separately. The associated VIPR solicitation number (see Page 1, Block 5) should be clearly printed on each package.

Due to the COVID 19 response, we can only guarantee that U.S. Postal Mail reaches our office during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Use of tracking or delivery receipts is highly encouraged as proof of timely submission.

*Calls or emails to verify receipt will not be accepted, nor will the program office return requests to verify complete, satisfactory packages after receipt.

MAIL TO—

USDA Forest Service – Fire Contracting Operations 602 S. Tippecanoe Ave.

San Bernardino, CA 92408 Attention: Cheryl Raines