Important_Information_Related_to_this_Acquisition_.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for construction services needed for the installation of a raw waterline was prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13: Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Contractor shall replace the existing 6-inch waterline, which extends west for approximately 6,185 feet from the water supply wells with 8-inch PVC C-900. The project will also replace the existing 4-inch waterline, which extends south from each water well with approximately 1,163 feet of 6-inch PVC C-900 along with new meter vaults and meters located near the water supply wells in accordance with the SOW.

Please review the Statement of Work, Specifications and Drawings for complete details of this requirement. The period of performance for this requirement is approximately 90 days ARO.

The solicitation is issued as Request for Quotes (RFQ) 246-19-Q-0081.

The estimated magnitude of range for this construction project is between $100,000 and $250,000.

This procurement is 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110 with a standard business size of $20.5M.

Questions are due no later than Tuesday, August 27, 2019 1:00p.m., CST. Questions shall not be answered after this date. The closing date for receipt of quotes is Tuesday, September 10, 2019 no later than 1:00p.m, CST. Quotes must include a completed, signed & dated SF18 RFQ Form and a completed Quote Sheet by email to chris.henthorn@ihs.gov or in a sealed envelope, addressed to this office, showing the solicitation number, and your name and address, no later than 1:00p.m., CST, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Qualified contractors shall review the Statement of Work, Specifications, Drawings and following information then submit applicable information.

TELEPHONE INQUIRIES SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND TELEPHONE CALLS SHALL NOT BE RETURNED.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: Please note that due to character limitation in FedBizOpps, full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov and https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html

All work shall be done in accordance with Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) rules and regulations found in, but not limited to, OAC 252:626 - Public Water Supply Construction Standards.

Contractor shall complete the bottom section of the SF18 RFQ form (including signature & date), write in the total proposed price in the $ amount section of this form and complete the pricing for each line of the Quote Sheet. All line items on the Quote Sheet are required to be quoted. Quotes must include pricing for all line items in order to be deemed responsive. Contractor shall include the price of tracer wire, gravel repair, signage and markers in the pipe installation line items on the Quote Sheet. Contractor to field verify existing utilities. All work shall also conform to the contract plans & specifications.

The due date for this requirement is September 10, 2019 1:00 PM CST.

CONTRACT AWARD SHALL BE MADE TO THE RESPONSIBLE, RESPONSIVE OFFEROR OFFERING THE LOWEST REASONABLE PRICE AND MEETING ALL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

The technical evaluation shall be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor in the submitted proposals. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions.

Official Site visit: A project walk-thru and site visit is planned for Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 10:00a.m. (Central Time). The location of the meeting will be held at 100 Red Moon Circle, Concho, Oklahoma 73022. This is the only date and time that Contractors will be allowed on site to walk thru the project. Please make every effort to attend this project walk-thru/ site visit meeting.