CombinedSynopsisSolicitation.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemental with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This is a Request for Quotes for AG-02RC-S-15-0104, O’Hara Pit Aggregate Stockpile.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-82/06-08-2015.

This will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 212312.

Description Pay Unit Estimated Qty.

Amount

4000 tons of 1 inch minus aggregate Delivered to O’Hara Pit in a stockpile

LS

Description of Supply and Delivery:

The purpose of this contract is to supply 4000 tons of 1 inch minus aggregate to the O’Hara Pit in a stockpile. Location of the O’Hara Pit is mile post 0.5 of Forest Road 651 on the Moose Creek Ranger District. Work includes site preparation of the existing stockpile, aggregate supply and haul, and stockpile formation. Below is the gradation of aggregate. Variation of the gradation for 1 inch minus can be substituted with prior CO approval.

Directions to the site are as follows: From Kooskia, Idaho travel east on Highway 12 to Forest Service Road 223 (Selway River Road). Follow Road 223 for 7 miles to the junction of Road 651 on the right.

Supplier will be required to keep the stockpile within the existing cleared area. Care in haul and stockpile formation shall be taken to prevent segregation of aggregate. Build the stockpile in layers not exceeding 3 feet thick and side slopes shall be no flatter than 1:1.5.

Crushed Aggregate Grading Requirement for Surface Courses

Percent Passing (AASHTO T-11 and T-27)

1” Minus

1 – inch ¾ - inch ½ - inch No. 4 No. 8 No. 30 No. 200 100(a) 70 – 98 58 – 88 36 – 60 25 – 47 12 – 31 8 – 20(b)

(a) An average percent passing of greater than 98 percent is acceptable.

(b) If minus No. 40 material in finished product has a PI greater than 0, the percent pass No. 200 range is 6 to 15 percent.

Prior to any pit development or use of materials, the Contractor shall provide to the CO a State certification that the contractor’s pit site is free of noxious weed as listed on the "All States Noxious Weeds List”.

Work also includes cleaning of all equipment used at the project site. Clean all construction equipment prior to entry on the project site. Remove all dirt, plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the area. Only construction equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. Treat subsequent move-ins of equipment the same as the initial move-in. Clean truck beds and dump boxes hauling to the project site prior to entering the work area.

Delivery to the O’Hara Pit shall be made by August 6, 2015.

The following provisions/clauses apply:

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (APR 2014) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (MAR 2015) – To be submitted with quote 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 2015) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (May 2015)

Applicable Clauses (52.212-5):

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2014) 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (JUL 2013

AWARD WILL BE MADE TO THE CONTRACTOR WHO IS THE LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE.

Quotes are due back on July 6, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. and may be faxed to (208) 983-4098 – Attn: Sandra Aiken or mailed to:

Nez Perce-Clearwater NFs Attn: Sandra Aiken 104 Airport Road Grangeville, ID 83530

(208) 983-4015