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Steam Coil Replacement, Dining Hall #1404, Curlew Job Corps , Curlew , WA Solicitation # AG-05H7-S-08-9005

UNDER BDSA REG. 2 ---->

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

Okanogan, Washington 98840

(See Schedule)

Kris Bellini, Contracting Officer (CO)

Curlew Job Corp Center

Gen Info: Lou Janke or

Robert Zipperer

684-7230 779-4611

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO:

Curlew, Washington

Washington

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR BEFORE

March 25, 2008 Close of Business

Call CO if more time is needed 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 Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

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

AIR CONDITIONING: MOS CLASSROOMS #1312 and WELDING SHOP #2815 VENTILATION

See attached schedule of items, page 2

BASIS OF AWARD: One or more contracts will be awarded, by item, to the Offeror(s) providing the best over-all value to the Government. Past performance, experience, capacity and technical ability to meet the requirements, price and other factors will be considered in evaluation for award.

Faxes will be accepted (with hard copy to follow) until close of business on the due date of this solicitation. Fax number is (509) 825-3064.

Contractors should submit this signed page with price, the attached Experience Questionnaire, Section K info., and availability or possible repair dates at Curlew Job Corp Center Procurement will be accomplished under Simplified Procurement procedures. All responsible and qualified sources may submit a quotation. Quotations submitted are considered to be confidential. The name of the Contractor and the amount of the contract will be disclosed only after an order has been issued.

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT ------>

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are not attached.

c. COUNTY

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 18 (Rev. 6-95)

B. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

Furnish and install complete 2.5 ton

30,000 BTUH under ceiling split air conditioner

EACH

Total Offer (All Items)

LSQ - Lump Sum Quantities. These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

Description of Work or Scope of Contract This project consists of (scope of work):

This project consists of providing and installing complete two under ceiling split air conditioners (each 2.5 ton cooling) and exterior condensers. Provide with thermostats, refrigerant lines, pre-cast concrete pad, and electrical. Provide with fresh air capacity. Note that systems are for air conditioning and fresh air only; there are no heating requirements. This project also consists of furnishing and installing two exhaust fans, disconnects, electrical, and controls, and Remove and dispose of existing wall fan. The 500 CFM Fan requires duct work. Refer to the attached specifications and the drawings for specification requirements.

Project Location Project is located on the Curlew Job Corps. See attached maps for exact location.

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Project Drawings AIR CONDITIONING: MOS CLASSROOMS #1312

The attached listed drawings (_2_ pages) are part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Sheet 1 Site plan/Vicinity map

Sheet 2 Floor plan

Project Drawings WELDING SHOP #2815 VENTILATION The attached listed drawings (_2_ pages) are part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Sheet 1 Site plan/Vicinity map

Sheet 2

Exhaust for machine and grinding rooms

Prosecution of Work A.

The following special controls will affect the Contractor’s prosecution of work:

Meals are available at designated times in center’s dining hall at $3 per meal

B.

The Contractor may encounter other contractors performing work on projects in the area.

C.

Utilities made available by the Government for use by the Contractor are:

Water, electrical, and restrooms are available in classroom

Water, electrical, and restrooms are available in welding shop

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984)

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

52.246-13 Inspection – Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (AUG 1996)

Inspection:

Contractor shall test and inspect coils and valves per code to insure no leaks.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 60 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

AGAR 452.236-75 Maximum Workweek – Construction Schedule (NOV 1996) Within 5 calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following information in writing for approval:

(a) A schedule as required by FAR clause 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts, and

(b) The hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the Contractor proposed to carry out the work.

The maximum workweek that will be approved is 40 hours.

Notice to Proceed A Notice to Proceed will be issued in writing by the Contracting Officer. No work shall begin until receipt of this notice. Contract time shall commence on the day indicated on the Notice to Proceed.

Required Submittals The following is a general summary of the required submittals. Other submittals may be required as specified elsewhere in this contract.

Split Air Conditioners

C.S.15784

Attached Specification Prior to Ordering

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Applicable Washington State Sales Tax Clause for Construction Contracts The Contractor is responsible for payment of any Washington State sales tax connected with Government Furnished Property (GFP) or Material furnished on Federal construction projects in accordance with WAC 458-20-17001, entitled “Government Contracting — Construction, installations, or improvements to Government real property.” The value of GFP is provided in the above table and may be used as a basis for sales tax liability computation purposes.

Notification of Subcontracting The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer upon entering into any subcontract arrangement. The subcontractor shall have the experience and be equipped for such work. The written notification shall include as a minimum:

A.

The name, address and telephone number of the subcontractor.

B.

The date upon which the subcontract was entered into and its duration.

C.

A detailed description of the work being subcontracted including a listing of contract items, units, etc., as appropriate.

D.

Documentation of the subcontractor's representative authority.

Subcontracting any portion of the contract shall not relieve the Prime Contractor of any responsibility under this contract. Any subcontract agreement shall contain all terms and conditions of the prime contract.

Pre-Work Conference The Contractor shall meet with the Government to discuss contract terms and work performance requirements and Work Progress Schedule. Contractor designated representative or foreman (whomever the Contractor will have on the site) shall be present at the prework conference.

SECTION H -- SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Conformity with Drawings and Specifications Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. “Reasonably close conformity” is compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerance.

A.

Definition. "Work" includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

B.

The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

C.

Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not--

1.

Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

2.

Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

3.

Constitute or imply acceptance; or

4.

Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (I) below.

D.

The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer's written authorization.

E.

The Contractor shall promptly furnish, without additional charge, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

F.

The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

G.

If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor or (2) terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed.

H.

If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

I.

Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government's rights under any warranty or guarantee.

Warning Signs and Restrictions Contractor shall be totally responsible for safety signing, barricades and other signing to maintain a safe site to the public and Government employees.

Job Specific Safety Plan Prior to the prework meeting, the Contractor shall provide a written job specific safety plan that recognizes the inherently hazardous conditions that will exist on this contract. Some of these hazardous conditions are, but not limited to: blasting, heavy equipment operation, traffic control on haul routes, loading an unloading of materials, site security, noises and dust contract and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the work area. The plan shall be in accordance with OSHA Regulations. The plan shall include all tasks and related activities anticipated to successfully complete the work.

Safety Items

To consider in safety plan Identify inherently hazardous conditions that could lead to serious injury or loss of life.

Identify and describe inherently hazardous conditions, such as access on fixed address, working ground steam, lifting etc.

Recognize hazards when contracting for inherently hazardous working conditions.

When inherently hazardous conditions exist, the contract should require a written, job-specific safety plan for information and discussion at the prework meeting.

Storage of Materials and Equipment Materials shall be stored to assure the preservation of their quality and fitness for work. Approved portions of the right-of-way or other areas on Government land may be used for storage purposes. All storage sites approved by the Government shall be restored to a satisfactory condition at the Contractor's expense.

The Government will make arrangements with the railway for any rights necessary to maintain roads across existing crossings.

Disposal of Material

Debris encountered in the construction (metals, etc.) and other waste materials generated in the construction (cartons, scrap, etc.) shall be removed and disposed of in a State or County approved site off of National Forest Service Land, unless other disposal means are authorized in the plans or specifications.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (JUL 2006) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act (JUL 2005)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (FEB 1988)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (FEB 1988)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005)

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (JUL 2005) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (FEB 1988)

52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (FEB 1988)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (FEB 1988)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (AUG 2003)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006)

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (SEP 2002)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (SEP 2005)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)

52.233-1 Disputes (JULY 2002)--Alternate I (DEC 1991)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984)

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984)

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984)

52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984)

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984)

52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984)

52.236-13 Accident Prevention Alternate I (NOV 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984)

52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995)

52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (MAR 2007)

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Short From) (APR 1984)

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Paint (NOV 1996)

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996)

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

FAR 52.225-9 Buy American Act - – Construction Materials (JAN 2005)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- “Component” means any article, material, or supply incorporated directly into construction materials.

“Construction material” means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

“Cost of components” means--

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the end product (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

“Domestic construction material” means—

(1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States; or

(2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if the cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic.

“Foreign construction material” means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

“United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference. (1) This clause implements the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d) by providing a preference for domestic construction material. The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to the construction material or components listed by the Government as follows: ___________NONE________________________

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that--

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American Act is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 6 percent.

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American Act or to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American (1)(i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including--

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American Act applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American Act applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American Act.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison

Item 1:

Domestic construction material

[List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.] [Include other applicable supporting information.] [* Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued).]

Order of Precedence--Construction Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The Schedule (excluding the specifications)

(2) Representations and Other Instructions

(3) Contract Clauses

(4) Other Documents, Exhibits, and Attachments

(5) The Specifications

(6) Drawings

Payments for Incidental Items The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered incidental to and included in the payment for items shown.

Payment for Materials Delivered off the Site

As provided in FAR 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, material acquired for incorporation into the project, and stored off site by the Contractor, may, at the option of the Contracting Officer, be included in progress payments. Prior to payment, such material will be subject to Government inspection and must be stored separately from other materials, and be identified as, “PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES, Project Name and Contract Number”. In addition, the Contractor shall furnish the Government with a right of ingress and egress to the property together with right of removal.

Costing of Claims or Modifications The cost principles and procedures in Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations shall be used in the pricing of contract claims and modifications, and for determining costs under terminated contracts, except, where actual costs can be determined from the Contractor's accounting records. Allowable ownership and operating costs for owned or rented equipment shall be determined from “The Construction Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule”, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Publication EP 1110-1-8, published by the U.S. Government Printing Office, to the extent that this publication contains a listing of the equipment being priced, or of similar equipment. During periods of suspension of work pursuant to a contract clause, the allowance for equipment ownership shall not exceed the amount for standby cost as determined by this schedule.

Wage Determination Decision The general wage determination applicable to this contract is attached.

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

List of Attached Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments The following attachments are made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

VETS 100 NOTE: Offerors should address questions concerning VETS-100 reporting and reporting requirements to the Office of Veterans Employment and Training Services offices at the following address:

U. S. Department of Labor

VETS-100 Reporting

4200 Forbes Blvd., Suite 202

Lanham, MD 20703

Telephone: (301) 306-6752

Website: www.vets100.cudenver.edu

Reporting Questions: HelpDesk@vets100.com

Reporting Verification: Verify@vets100.com

452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information (JAN 2005) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are listed below:

Contract Line Item(s): All --NAICS Code 238220 --Size Standard $13.0 million per year The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposed to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

Government Employees, Former USDA Employees, and USDA Retirees The offeror/quoter represents and certifies that --

A.

It [ ] is, [ ] is not a current Federal Government employee.

B.

It [ ] is, [ ] is not a former USDA employee.

C.

It [ ] is, [ ] is not a retired USDA employee. If retired, give date of retirement:_________.

D.

It [ ] is, [ ] is not related by blood or marriage to a current Forest Service employee on the Colville National Forest. If so, list employee's name and location:______________________________.

E.

It [ ] is, [ ] is not substantially owned or controlled by a former USDA employee or retiree.

Central Contract Registration (CCR)

Reference Clause FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registraiton located in Section I.

Have you registered in CCR?

( Yes ( No

Taxpayer Identification

What is your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)? __________________________

Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number What is your Data Univeral Number System (DUNS) Number?

Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) Reference Clause FAR 52.204-8, Annual Representation and Certifications located in this section.

Have you registered in ORCA?

( Yes ( No

SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (JAN 2004) 52-215-5 Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997) Fax Number is (509) 684-7280

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988)

FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (FEB 1999) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered are, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade Goals for female participation for each trade

3%

6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor’s construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor’s compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative actions obligations required by the clause entitled “Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,” and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor’s goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U. S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the--

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

FAR 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Act - – Construction Materials (MAY 2002)

(a) Definitions. “Construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American Act-Construction Materials” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American Act or, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested--

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Robert Zipperer Address: Curlew Job Corp Center, Curlew, WA Telephone: 509- 779-4611

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Basis of Award and Evaluation of Quotes The Government will issue an order as a result of this Request for Quotations to the responsible quoter whose quote is determined to be the “best value” to the Government considering both price and other factors as stated below:

A. For this solicitation other factors include: (1) technical approach and (2) past performance on jobs of similar in nature. All information will be evaluated based on the quoters last three years of performance.

B. Price and Cost: The Government will also look at Cost and Price which includes considering the cost/price information entered in Section B. It is the Government’s intent to determine reasonableness and the offeror’s understanding of the work and the ability to perform the contract.

The Government will issue an order as a result of this Request for Quotations to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be the best value to the Government, cost or price and other factors considered as stated above.

Price is approximately equal to all technical factors combined. Award will be made to that offeror (1) whose proposal meets the technical requirements of the solicitation and (2) whose technical/cost relationship is the most advantageous to the Government. The critical factor in making any cost/technical trade-off is not the spread between the technical ratings but, rather, the significance of that difference. The significance of the spread of the ratings will be determined on the basis of what the difference might mean in terms of performance and what it would cost the Government to take advantage of it. Award may not necessarily be made for technical capabilities that would appear to exceed those needed for the successful performance of the work. The Government reserves the right to make cost/technical trade-offs that are in the best interest and advantageous to the Government.

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