Read_Me_First_140P8318Q0066.pdf

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

North Cascades National Park Service Complex

810 State Route 20 Sedro-Woolley WA 98284

360-854-7200 phone 360-856-1934 fax

Rock crushing services North Cascades NPS Complex, Stehekin WA

Request for Quotations #140P8318Q0066

This document reiterates and emphasizes information in the Request for Quotations (RFQ) and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective quoters. Refer to the RFQ for detailed requirements.

Is this solicitation open to all businesses?

No, this RFQ is set-aside for small business concerns in accordance with FAR Part 19.5.

The NAICS code is 212313, Crushed and Broken Granite Mining and Quarrying. To qualify as a small business under this NAICS code, the firm must be organized as for-profit, with fewer than 750 employees.

Will there be a site visit?

Yes. NPS will offer a group site visit for prospective quoters on Monday, June 25, 2018, starting at approximately 11:45 am. Requests for individual site visits will not be honored.

Refer to Page 12 of the RFQ for logistical details.

Where is the job site and how do I get there?

This project is located in Stehekin, Washington, at the north end of Lake Chelan. The site is remote, and there is no road access to Stehekin, although there are roads within Stehekin Valley. Transportation is available via the Lake Chelan Boat Company (passenger ferries) or private boat to the marina at Stehekin. The nearest community with significant services, Chelan, is approximately 50 miles downlake on Lake Chelan. The gravel pit is located approximately five miles from the ferry landing, accessible by a road suitable for transporting equipment and materials. Information about the park is at www.NPS.gov/NOCA.

What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

No bonds will be required.

Liability insurance (FAR clause 52.228-5) in the amounts shown in the RFQ.

On what basis will you select the successful quoter?

Quotes received by the Government will be evaluated using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR Part 13. NPS will select the single quote that represents the best overall value to the government based on price, technical, and past performance factors. Review the instructions and list of quotation contents before submitting your quote.

What type of contract will be issued?

NPS will issue a single firm-fixed-price purchase order for the work.

System for Award Management (SAM) Registration Requirements The System for Award Management (SAM) is an official U.S. Government database of entities wishing to do business with the federal government. There is NO fee to register at this site. Prior to the solicitation closing date, all offerors must establish and/or maintain an active registration and complete the online representations and certifications at www.SAM.gov.

How may I submit my quote?

Send your quote by e-mail to sarah_welch@nps.gov. The quoter bears full responsibility for on-time delivery to the Contracting Officer; there will be no relief given for undeliverable e-mails or ones that aren't received in time. Refer the RFQ for detailed instructions, including acceptable electronic file types and size limitations. Quotes transmitted by fax will not be considered.

When is my quote due?

Unless changed by amendment, your quote is due by the date and time specified in the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items. If the due date is extended, the new due date and time will be stated in the amendment.

How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

The official electronic Request for Quotations (RFQ) is posted at www.FBO.gov.

Prospective quoters will be required to visit this website periodically to check for amendments and other changes to the contract documents; no other notifications will be sent.

No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed or issued. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

Information Concerning the Disclosure of Results This acquisition is being conducted using the procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13. After the RFQ closing date, no information regarding the identity of those submitting quotes, the number of quotes received, or the information contained in quotes will made available until after award except as provided by FAR 13.

How can I get more information?

Read the full Request for Quotations and related attachments first. If you have questions, send an e-mail message to the Contracting Officer at sarah_welch@nps.gov. The Contracting Officer's mailing address is North Cascades NPS Complex, 810 State Route 20, Sedro- Woolley WA 98284. Answers will be provided in writing to the requester (if the answer is within the RFQ already) or provided in amendment(s) to the solicitation.

Notice regarding paid sick leave for contractor’s and subcontractors’ employees Prospective quoters are encouraged to review FAR Part 22.21 and FAR clause 52.222-62 before submitting a quote. These requirements relate to paid sick leave per Executive Order 13706, effective January 1, 2017.