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Solicitation No. AG-32KW-S-09-0231

L.12 452.228-70 Alternative Forms of Security. (NOV 1996)

If furnished as security, money orders, drafts, cashiers checks, or certified checks shall be drawn payable to: USDA, APHIS

L.13 452.237-7 Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conference (FEB 1988)

(a) The Government is planning a pre-bid/pre-proposal conference at:

USDA, APHIS, ESB

22675 N. Moorefield Rd

Edinburg, TX 78541

(b) Time:

10:00 A. M.

Date:

August 19, 2009 Occasion:

Pre-Bid Meeting

Also reference paragraph L.8 above for additional information.

L.14

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO OFFEROR

The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer determines them necessary.

L.15 AGAR 452.237-73 Equipment Inspection Visit (FEB 1988)

Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the equipment on which maintenance or repairs are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the equipment constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

L.16

PROPOSAL PREPARATION

Interested contractors are to submit technical proposals which clearly demonstrate competence in the areas listed in the evaluation criteria. Project literature as well as a customer contact points should be provided so that the information can be verified.

Interested contractors should ensure that any information that they wish to have considered for evaluation is included with their proposals. Information should be limited to one binder, no larger than three inches thick, standard letter size.

Contractors should be registered in the CCR by the proposal due date. If an apparently successful offeror is not registered by the date award is ready to be made after proposal evaluations, the Contracting Officer may award to the next eligible awardee who meets the registration requirements in accordance with FAR 4.11.

L.17 Instructions for Submitting Proposals

The original and four (4) required copies of the proposal are to be submitted to the following locations by the due date:

1. Original plus four (4) copies:

USDA, APHIS, ESB

Attn: Martha Garza

22675 N. Moorefield Rd, Bldg 6407

Edinburg, TX 78541

(956) 205-7604

2. One copy of the proposal (Do not submit financial information or bond information) Bennett, Martin, Solka and Torno, Inc.

Attn: Jack Solka, AIA

6262 Weber Road, Suite 310

Corpus Christi, TX 78413-4031

(361) 854-1470