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140P5419Q0046

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)

7. DELIVERY

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

08/09/2019 0040439264

1 9

40001 SR 9336

Homestead FL 33034

NPS, SER - South MABO 11/08/2019

NPS, Everglades NP

40001 State Road 9336

Homestead

FL 33034-6733

305 242-7027Scott Achin

08/30/2019 1600 ET

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Pick up Debris piles throughout Everglades National Park in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Legacy Doc #: NPS Period of Performance: 09/09/2019 to 11/08/2019

Picking up Debris piles throughout Everglades National Park

00010 Hurricane debris removal

Delivery: 11/08/2019

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

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)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

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

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items

FAR 12.603

General Information

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 140P5419Q0046 Posted Date: 9 Aug 19 Original Response Date: 30 Aug 19 Current Response Date: 30 Aug 19 Product or Service Code: F099 (Natural Resources/Conservation - Other) Set Aside: Total Small Business NAICS Code: 712190 (Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions)

Contracting Office Address NPS, SER - South MABO 40001 State Road 9336 Homestead, Fl 33034

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and will be evaluated using the procedures in FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 712190, with a small business size standard of $7.5M.

The South Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO), 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034 is seeking pricing for tree clearing services as identified below:

This acquisition will result in a firm-fixed price contract.

Place of Performance: Everglades National Park/Miami-Dade County.

The Southeast Hurricane Recovery Office is seeking to procure the services of debris removal at Everglades National Park, Homestead, Florida.

All interested offerors shall provide a quote for the following:

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Objectives:

Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to trim and/or remove debris and all related incidental work as defined in this Statement of Work (SOW).

Place of Performance:

Everglades National Park 40001 State Road 9336 Homestead, FL 33034 Permitted Work Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday

Period of Performance:

All tasks and deliverables for this contract must be completed within 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Days listed herein refer to calendar days. Park does not allow any Federal holiday work or weekend work.

Contractor shall perform under line item for Everglades at the location specified under the “Place of Performance” heading above.

Scope:

Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to remove debris and all related incidental work as defined in this SOW. Any items not specifically noted, but necessary for performance IAW accepted industry standards, shall be furnished under this Contract. Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

Debris is located throughout Everglades National Park and cannot be specified in one particular area. A map and pictures are attached.

Contractor shall be familiar with standard safety practices IAW accepted industry standards and familiar with the technical aspects and hazards of debris removal, taking precautions to minimize the threat to wildlife, in particular threatened and endangered species, such as the Eastern Indigo Snake.

Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality program to ensure services are performed IAW commonly accepted commercial practices. Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services.

Tasks:

Under this contract, Contractor shall complete the following tasks and requirements:

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• Provide equipment, labor, and materials necessary to remove, haul, and dispose of debris identified IAW the SOW, ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal, state and locals laws and regulations.

• Provide traffic control using current Department Design Standards.

• Ensure all contractor and subcontractor personnel have and utilize personal protective safety gear IAW OSHA requirements and company safety policies.

• Sweep or rake grounds after debris removal.

Deliverables:

Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

• Site-specific safety plan as identified in the “Safety Section” of this notice

• Applicable Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Line Clearance Tree Trimmers IAW OSHA 229 CF 1910.269, 1910.331 and

AMSI Z133.1-1994

• Spill plan for equipment used

• Submit copy of company’s Experienced Modified Rate (EMR) from insurance company

• Debris disposal plan

• Bid schedule

Safety:

Contractor shall follow all OSHA rules and procedures (visit https://www.osha.com/) as well as comply with all Federal, state and local safety laws. In addition, Contractor shall comply with pertinent Environmental Protection Agency laws and regulations. Contractor shall submit a site-specific safety plan addressing the minimum, employee & visitor safety, signage, equipment, traffic safety (if warranted), and emergency rescue operations. Contractor will provide a spill plan for all equipment used on job; to include trucks, chippers, chain saw, gas, diesel fuel, and any other equipment that would be considered a spill hazard. All park roads and trails within 30 feet of work shall be barricaded off with danger signs posted. In the event a visitor has trespassed the barricade, work must stop immediately and the work area cleared prior to commencing work. Contractor shall furnish, erect and maintain all necessary signage, barricades, traffic cones, warnings and danger signals and signs, and provide a sufficient number of watchmen and flagmen to ensure the safe flow of traffic, protection of the work area and safety of the public. Contractor shall take all necessary measures to prevent air and water pollution by any material and/or equipment used during contract performance.

Travel:

Contractor shall be responsible for all travel related expenses for this project, including mobilization of equipment, tools, materials, manpower, lodging, meals, and per diem.

https://www.osha.com/

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Quality Assurance:

Contractor shall develop quality control procedures addressing the critical areas identified in this SOW.

The Government will periodically evaluate Contractor performance IAW the SOW. All new equipment must conform to the manufacturer’s instructions, and guidelines for installation. This includes safety procedures.

Additional Requirement:

• All affected areas must be restored to their original condition from before the work began. Any damages shall be fixed/repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

Award shall be made to the offeror whose quotation offers the best value to the Government per FAR 13.106-2. The Government may utilize published media and electronic Government databases to obtain additional information regarding past performance. Offerors must not be excluded from conducting business with the Federal Government or be delinquent on a federal debt.

Site Visit:

A site visit will be conducted on Thursday, 15 Aug 2019 at 1:00 pm EDT at Everglades National Park Visitor’s Center, 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034. The purpose of this site visit is for contractors to ascertain the complexities and the location along with general local conditions which could materially affect conduct of operations of the cost thereof. Attendance of this site visit is highly recommended and is considered vital to the preparation of a competitive and cost effective quote, as well as to understand the requirement as well as the results desired by the Government. In addition, it is important for each Contractor to have qualified representation at the site visit. NO individual site visits will be conducted. Information provided at the site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications.

No oral questions will be addressed.

To ensure proper logistics and accommodations for all attendees, you must contact Robert Neuman at (305) 242-7788 by phone in his office or email him at Robert_Neuman@nps.gov to RSVP no later than 10:00 am EDT on Wednesday, 14 Aug 2019. The Government will not escort prospective offerors to the site without reservation confirmation.

Questions:

Questions must be submitted in writing to scott_achin@nps.gov NO LATER THAN 1:00 pm EST on Monday, 19 Aug 2019. A summary of questions and answers arising from the site visit and/or review of the package will be provided to all prospective offerors as an amendment to the solicitation. Only those written answers provided to all offerors will be the Government’s official response to questions. Answers to questions will be posted in the same manner as this mailto:Robert_Neuman@nps.gov mailto:scott_achin@nps.gov

RFQ P5419Q0046 Page 5 of 8 notice. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check for updated information and acknowledge any amendments with your offer. No oral or late questions will be accepted/addressed.

SCA Wage Determination #WD 1974-1311 (Rev 55) dated 7/16/2019 for Miami-Dade county is applicable. It can be found at http://www.wdol.gov/.

145.228-70- LIABILITY INSURANCE - DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (JULY 1996)

(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

$ 50,000.00 each person $100,000.00 each occurrence $100,000.00 property damage

(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.

Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value to the Government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. The Government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) price, and (2) past performance, which are all equally weighted. Your company must not be excluded from conducting business with the federal Government or be delinquent on a federal debt.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1) FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items”(Oct 2018)

2) FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items” (Oct 2014)

3) FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (Oct

2018)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at https://www.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

http://www.wdol.gov/ http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www.sam.gov/

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The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

-FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (Oct 2018) -FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Jan 2019)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

The following clauses within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995), (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)), 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) 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) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313) 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 Representation (JUL 2013) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2015) (E.O. 11246) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (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) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 USC ch.78 and E.O. 13627) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) (E.O. 13658) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C chapter 83) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Action (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub L 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169). (iii) Alternate III (MAY 2014) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C.

3332)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to

RFQ P5419Q0046 Page 7 of 8 prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 calendar days.

DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013) Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing 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 invoices. Vendor invoice must include name and address of the Contractor; invoice date and number; contract number, description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the services provided and the completion date.

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 quotation. (End of Local Clause)

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein. The Government intends to award a contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

http://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:ippgroup@bos.frb.org

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Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

QUOTE:

All offerors shall complete blocks 8a through 8f, 11c through 14 of the Solicitation form (SF-18). The SF-18 is attached to this solicitation for pricing information only. Award will be made on a SF-1449. Make sure to include your total price, your DUNS number and acknowledge any and all amendments in your email along with your quote.

All quotes shall be submitted in writing via email to Scott_Achin@nps.gov no later than 4:00 pm EDT on Friday, 30 Aug 2019. Obtain emailed confirmation of offer. Offeror bears full responsibility for on-time delivery of the quote and there will be no relief given for undelivered emails not received on time. Late submissions shall be treated IAW the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Offers MUST acknowledge receipt of any/all solicitation amendments and include all required information mentioned above.

Point of Contact: Scott Achin, Contract Specialist, scott_achin@nps.gov, 305-242-7027 or 305-849-1874.

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