Sol_140P1318Q0005.pdf

140P1318Q0005

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

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9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

12/04/2017

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1100 Old Santa Fe Trail Building P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe NM 87505

NPS, IMR - Santa Fe MABO Multiple

Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park

TX 79834

432 477-1122Linda Wheiles

12/19/2017 1630 CT

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

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ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

This is a Combined Synopsis/ solicitation for Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number: 140P1318Q0005 issued as a Request for Quotations.

This acquisition is a 100% small business set aside, using NAICS 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors $15 million. All responsible small business concerns may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the National Park Service.

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13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

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a. NAME OF QUOTER

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NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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140P1318Q0005

Quotations are Due: December 19, 2017 4:30 CDT.

Legacy Doc #: NPS

Period of Performance: 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

This is a Combined Synopsis/ solicitation for Commercial services per FAR 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number: 140P1318Q0005 issued as a Request for Quotations. This RFQ incorporates one or more provisions and / or clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-94 and 95 effective January 19, 2017. This acquisition is a 100% small business set aside, using NAICS 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors $15 million. It is the contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. All responsible small business concerns may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the National Park Service.

Bid Schedule

Total Amount Includes All Cost’s To Complete The Project Described In The Scope Of Work: $_________________________

Description of Requirement

The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, equipment and all other items necessary to complete Removal of Abandoned Utility Power Pole Line as described in the attached Statement of Work. This project is to remove the poles, cross arms, conductor wire, hardware, and associated equipment from a 2 mile section of abandoned power line in Big Bend National Park, and to dispose of this material outside of the park in a proper, legal manner. This section of line consists of about 27 poles with 3 conductor wires and a ground wire (4 wires total). An important objective is to perform this work with a minimum of disturbance and environmental damage. An existing Rio Grande Electric Cooperative right-of-way road is present in the project area, but it has several washouts and requires repair before it could be used by vehicles.

All potential bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the work location and examine actual conditions prior to submitting a bid.

Site Visit is scheduled for: December 12, 2017 at 10:00 am ct. Contact: David Larson for details.

david_larson@nps.gov 432 477-1143

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this Acquisition.

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Selection & Award

A Best Value – Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), selection process will be used to evaluate, select and award the work of this request for Quote (RFQ). The LPTA process provides for award to the lowest priced proposal that meets a set of minimum standards of technical acceptability specified in the solicitation. This method is generally used when a minimum acceptable level of technical ability / quality can be established, and clearly described, which will meet the government’s requirements. There shall be no trade-offs. The Government reserves the right to reject all offers.

Offerors submitting proposals in response to this RFQ should limit submissions to data / information specifically requested, and considered essential for proper evaluation of proposals, so that a minimum of time and money will have been expended in preparing proposals. However, in order to be effectively and equitably evaluated, the proposals must include information sufficiently detailed to clearly describe the offeror's qualifications, based on the evaluation factors identified below.

Selection and award will be based on evaluation of the factors provided below. The evaluation factors are listed in their order of importance, and all evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are equal than cost or price. Each factor must be individually and explicitly addressed in all proposals submitted. Submission requirements for each of the factors are described below.

Evaluation Factors

1) Experience & Past Performance

2) Cost / Price

Factor 1 ----- Experience & Past Performance

Experience will be used to evaluate the offeror’s most recent and relevant efforts at accomplishing work similar in nature to the requirements of this RFQ. To be considered relevant, projects submitted must be similar in scope, magnitude, complexity, and cost to mailto:david_larson@nps.gov the requirements of this RFQ. To be considered recent, projects submitted must be on-going, or must have been completed within the past five years.

Past performance will be evaluated on the extent of client satisfaction with the previous performance of the offeror; the offeror’s effectiveness in managing and directing resources; the offeror’s demonstration of reasonable and cooperative behavior in dealing with clients; the offeror’s quality of previously performed services; the offeror’s ability to control costs and manage contract activities; and the offeror’s effectiveness in meeting schedules in providing services and products.

The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in its evaluation process. Past performance information may be obtained from references provided by the offeror, the agency's knowledge of contractor performance, other governmental agencies, or governmental past performance databases.

Submission Requirements

1. The offeror must provide a list of a minimum of 5 references to include the following: company name, official point of contact name, DUNS number, TIN number, address, phone, fax number, and email address. The list should also include the project performance period of time and the value of the contract.

Acceptable experience will be providing the reference list.

Acceptable past performance will be three acceptable ratings or above.

NOTE: The lowest price will be the only one evaluated. If it is unacceptable, the next lower will be evaluated until the LPTA is accomplished.

Factor 2 ----- Cost / Price

Cost/Price will be evaluated and considered but will not be scored. The proposed prices will be analyzed for fairness and reasonableness. They will also be analyzed to determine whether they are realistic for the work to be performed, reflect a clear understanding of the requirements, and are consistent with the information provided by the Offeror. Additionally, all offers will be analyzed for unbalanced pricing.

Submission Requirements

1. The offeror must submit a total price as shown on the Bid Schedule.

2. Submission of an incomplete / partially completed bid schedules will be considered non-responsive, and may result in possible elimination from further consideration for award.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, applies to this Acquisition.

The Offeror shall complete the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision.

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

52.204-7, System for Award Management. (OCT 2016) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. (JAN 2017) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) 52.203-99, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements

(DEVIATION 2015-02)

52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) https://www.sam.gov/portal https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_212_213.html#wp1179465 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_212_213.html#wp1203358 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_207_211.html#wp1146366

52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C.

3805 note)).

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2016) (E.O. 13126).

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246).

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).

52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

DIAPR 2011-04 - Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Internet Payment Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). "Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

The contractor shall utilize the attachments feature in the lower right hand corner of the IPP invoicing screen to attach a copy of their regular vendor invoice to substantiate the request for payment or send it separately by email to the contracting officer at linda_wheiles@nps.gov within 24 hours of IPP submission. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to reject the request for payment until the documentation is provided.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3-5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone(866)973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

SERVICE CONTRACT WAGE RATES

WD # 77-1427 (Rev. -47) was first posted on 11/07/2017 are hereby incorporated and made a part of this contract. The website to pull the rates is http://www.wdol.gov

The offerors shall submit their quotation package by email to Contracting Specialist, linda_wheiles@nps.gov. Quotations are Due: December 19, 2017, 4:30 pm CDT by submitting on a plain sheet paper or company letterhead. . Further information concerning the contract may be obtained by contacting the Contract Specialist Linda Wheiles, 423 582-0196, or if there are any questions regarding this solicitation, please make contact by email to: linda_wheiles@nps.gov., by December 14, 2017 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_233_240.html#wp1113329 http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t29t32+1665+30++%2831%29%20%20AND%20%28%2831%29%20ADJ%20USC%29%3ACITE%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_233_240.html#wp1113344 http://uscode.house.gov/ http://uscode.house.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_200_206.html#wp1141649 http://uscode.house.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_207_211.html#wp1140926 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_217_221.html#wp1136004 http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t13t16+492+90++%2815%29%20%20AND%20%28%2815%29%20ADJ%20USC%29%3ACITE%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_217_221.html#wp1136174 http://uscode.house.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_217_221.html#wp1139913 http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t13t16+492+90++%2815%29%20%20AND%20%28%2815%29%20ADJ%20USC%29%3ACITE%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_222.html#wp1147479 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_222.html#wp1147630 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_222.html#wp1147656 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_222.html#wp1147711 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_222.html#wp1151848 http://uscode.house.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_223_226.html#wp1188603 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_223_226.html#wp1169038 http://uscode.house.gov/ http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t17t20+1727+50++%2819%29%20%20AND%20%28%2819%29%20ADJ%20USC%29%3ACITE%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t17t20+1727+50++%2819%29%20%20AND%20%28%2819%29%20ADJ%20USC%29%3ACITE%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t17t20+1727+50++%2819%29%20%20AND%20%28%2819%29%20ADJ%20USC%29%3ACITE%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 http://uscode.house.gov/ http://uscode.house.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_232.html#wp1153351 http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t29t32+1665+30++%2831%29%20%20AND%20%28%2831%29%20ADJ%20USC%29%3ACITE%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_222.html#wp1147587 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_222.html#wp1160021 http://uscode.house.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_222.html#wp1153423 http://uscode.house.gov/ http://uscode.house.gov/ http://uscode.house.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_222.html#wp1163027 https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:ippgroup@bos.frb.org http://www.wdol.gov/ mailto:linda_wheiles@nps.gov mailto:linda_wheiles@nps.gov.

Statement of Work

The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting the services of responsible proposers to remove abandoned utility power poles, cross arms, conductor wire, hardware, and associated equipment from a section of abandoned power line in Big Bend National Park.

The Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary vehicles, personnel, equipment, person protective and other safety equipment, labor and permits required to complete the work identified in this Statement of Work (SOW). No work will begin until a Notice to Proceed is issued by the Contracting Officer.

Purpose

The goal of this project is to remove the poles, cross arms, conductor wire, hardware, and associated equipment from a 2 mile section of abandoned power line in Big Bend National Park, and to dispose of this material outside of the park in a proper, legal manner. This section of line consists of about 27 poles with 3 conductor wires and a ground wire (4 wires total). An important objective is to perform this work with a minimum of disturbance and environmental damage. An existing Rio Grande Electric Cooperative right-of-way road is present in the project area, but it has several washouts and requires repair before it could be used by vehicles.

All potential bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the work location and examine actual conditions prior to submitting a bid.

Scope/Mission

Repair unpaved right-of-way road as necessary to gain access to work area.

Safely remove about 2 miles (about 27 poles) of abandoned 3-phase electric transmission line and associated wire, hardware, cross-arms, and poles.

Remove all material from the park. Transport and dispose of toxic waste (including poles) at a legal, permitted facility.

Recycle or salvage other materials if feasible.

Perform work with a minimum of disturbance and damage to park resources. Rake out tracks and re-habilitate disturbed areas to reduce scars and prevent erosion.

Period and Place of Performance

The period of performance shall be between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018. The place of performance is within Big Bend National Park, about 10 miles west of Panther Junction, on the southern side of the park’s West Entrance Road and extending about 2 miles to the south of the road (see attachments: Big Bend Powerline Removal Maps, Big Bend Powerline Removal Photos).

Background

This power line was probably constructed in the 1950s and has not been in use since the 1980s. The line formerly connected an active line to Study Butte/Terlingua, but is now disconnected from the active line and is abandoned. The conductor wires and ground wire have been detached from the active line and the remainder of the inactive line at both ends of the project area. This section of line consists of about 27 poles. As can be expected of equipment of this age, the poles are in poor condition with numerous woodpecker holes, splits, cracks, and other evidence of weathering. It is highly probable that the poles are unsafe to climb.

The park is interested in this work being performed with a minimum of disturbance and environmental damage. A utility right-of-way access road is present adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, most of the line. However, about 9 of the poles are in locations that are not accessible to vehicles. Three additional poles are not along the access road, but could be reached by driving cross-country in relatively flat desert terrain

Additionally, the access road has several washouts that must be repaired before the road could be traveled by vehicles. Some sections of the road are very steep and require four-wheel drive vehicles and skilled drivers.

Performance Objectives

The objective of the project is removal of an abandoned power line with minimal damage to park resources.

Poles may be pulled out of the ground or cut off within 1 foot of the ground surface. At one or more locations the park may opt to have more of the pole base kept intact (i.e., the pole would be cut about 4 feet above ground surface), to serve as a marker for the location of the access road. The park will inform the contractor at the pre-construction meeting of poles to be treated in this manner.

Damage to resources, such as tracks created by off-road driving or by dragging of poles or other equipment, must be raked or otherwise repaired to reduce scars and prevent erosion. No planting of vegetation or seeding will be required, but damage to vegetation must be kept to a reasonable minimum.

An invasive, non-native species of grass, Lehmann lovegrass, is known to be present in the project area. To help prevent the spread of weeds, all vehicles must be clean upon arrival at the beginning of the project, and upon demobilization at the end of the project.

Operating Constraints

The access road along the powerline right-of-way is maintained by Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (RGEC), the local electricity supplier. The access road is used by RGEC to access the segment of active powerline that is located at the southern end of the line that is the subject of this project. During a site visit, by the park employees, on September 26, 2017 several washouts and locations needing repair were observed along the access road.

Some poles are located on side slopes, rocky outcrops, rocky ridges, and other locations that preclude the close approach of vehicles.

Other than repair to the existing access road, road work or road construction will not be permitted. The park will entertain proposals to access the non-adjacent poles with a minimum of disturbance, such as by using manual labor, horses or mules, UTV (utility vehicles), ATV (all-terrain vehicles), 4-wheel drive vehicles, and the like. Poles may be cut into manageable sections to make removal easier. Vehicle tracks and pole-dragging scars must be raked out or otherwise rehabilitated. Vegetation removal or damage must be kept to the minimum that is reasonably necessary for completion of the work.

Testing has been performed on samples from a pole in the project area. The samples tested positive for arsenic, barium, and creosote (see attached Lab Report). The sample found arsenic in excess of TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure) standards.

Therefore, the poles and cross-arms may qualify for designation as hazardous waste under Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Texas regulations, and such material must be disposed of in an appropriate and legal manner that meets EPA and State of Texas standards. Recyclable materials should be recycled or salvaged to reduce landfill waste and to conserve resources.

The potential presence of hazardous materials also requires the proper use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) by workers associated with the project. Other safety hazards should be expected during performance of this project, including damaged poles, tension on intact conductor wires, steep and uneven terrain, thorny vegetation, venomous snakes, other wildlife, and environmental hazards, such as heat, cold, sun exposure, wind, thunderstorms, flash floods, and the like. A detailed Safety Plan must be submitted to, and accepted by, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) before work can commence.

Supplies and Equipment

The Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary vehicles, personnel, equipment, personal protective and other safety equipment, labor and permits required to complete the work identified in this Statement of Work (SOW).

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR’S OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment. The COR for this contract will be, David Larson, Chief, Resource Management, Work Phone: (432) 477-1143, email:david_larson@nps.gov

Modifications

This SOW may be modified within legal limits by mutual agreement of both parties.

Dates of Performance

The performance period shall commence no sooner than January, December 1, 2018 and be completed no later than December 31, 2018.

Acceptance and Payment

Acceptance

Acceptance will be given by the COR after an inspection and verification of the work performed as defined in the contract specifications. Acceptance can be on partially completed work if approved by the COR. The Contractor shall include, with all invoices for payment and acceptance, a report signed by the COR or designated park representative. Failure of the contractor to obtain signed acceptance report(s) will release the government from any obligation to pay for services claimed, but not documented, by a signed acceptance report.

Payment

DIAPR 2011-04 - Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Internet Payment Platform (IPP) (April 2013). Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

Copy of Customers Invoice

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3-5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131. If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

Site Visit

A site visit is not mandatory, but suggested. TO REQUEST A SITE VISIT, contact David Larson, Chief, Resources Management, at

(432) 477-1143, or via email at david_larson@nps.gov. Information on Big Bend National Park may be accessed at www.nps.gov/bibe

Additional information concerning the contract may be obtained by also contacting Contract Specialist, Linda Wheiles, at (423) 582- 0196 or by email, linda_wheiles@nps.gov. Bidders must have an active DUNS number and be registered with sam.gov registry to conduct business with the Federal Government.

POINTS OF CONTACT

Contractual Contracting Specialist Linda Wheiles Santa Fe Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO) National Park Service (NPS), Intermountain Region (IMR) Santa Fe, New Mexico 77625 423 582-0196, Cell phone Email: linda_wheiles@nps.gov

Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

David Larson Chief, Resource Management Big Bend National Park, TX 79834 432 477-1143, Work Phone Email: david_larson@nps.gov

Project Manager

Don Corrick Geologist, Resource Management Big Bend National Park 432 477-1142 Email: don_corrick@nps.gov https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:david_larson@nps.gov http://www.nps.gov/bibe mailto:linda_wheiles@nps.gov mailto:linda_wheiles@nps.gov mailto:david_larson@nps.gov