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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

866250

ARS WBSC Contracting, Acquisition, 141 EXPERIMENT STATION ROAD

STONEVILLE MS 38776

ARS-WBSC-0330-05-P

USDA/ARS/Western Business Service Center

141 Experiment Station Road, P.O. Box 225 Stoneville, MS 38776-0225

Monte Jordan 662-686-5361

1x 09/04/2017

AG-32SD-S-17-0077

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

Attachment #1: Statement of Work (SOW) which includes Site Plan, Equipment

Specifications, Generac Installation Drawing, Wiring Diagram, Generac Gas Supply

Checklist and Generac Installation Drawings.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 60 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

FAR 52.211-10

09/12/2017

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

800 BUCHANAN ST

ALBANY CA 94710-1105

ARS-WBSC-0330-05-Q

VINAY B. KAUL

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

09/05/2017

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 4

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice

Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in the previous communications from USDA and Treasury.

All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S.

Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Please make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account.

Installation and perform functional performance testing of (1) Generac Industrial Gaseous

Engine-Driven Backup Generator and (1) GTS Series

Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)and Preparation of

Site for Concrete Pad and 500 gallon propane tank along with ancillary equipment/infrastructure for

-80-degree freezers.

Delivery: 11/30/2017

Delivery Location Code: ARS-PWA-5350-01

WENATCHEE TREE FRUIT LAB

USDA ARS PWA TFRL

1104 NORTH WESTERN AVE

WENATCHEE WA 98801 US

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 09/04/2017 to 11/30/2017

001 Installation of (1) Generac Industrial Gaseous

Engine-Driven Backup Generator and perform functional performance testing of (1) Generac

Industrial Gaseous Engine-Driver Backup Generator for -80-degree freezers.

PLEASE PROVIDE COST BREAKDOWN FOR CLIN 001 ON

ATTACHMENT TITLED "COST BREAKDOWN".

002 Installation of (1) GTS Series Automatic Transfer

Switch (ATS) for Generac Backup Generator and

Continued ...

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

4 4

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

perform functional performance testing of (1) GTS

Series Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) for

Generac Backup Generator for -80-degree freezers.

PLEASE PROVIDE COST BREAKDOWN FOR CLIN 002 ON

003 Preparation of site for completion of concrete pad for installation of (1) Generac Industrial

Gaseous Engine-Driven Generator, procurement of a

500 gallon propane tank installed on concrete pad, and perform functional performance testing of Generac backup generator for -80-degree freezers along with ancillary supporting equipment/infrastructure.

PLEASE PROVIDE COST BREAKDOWN FOR CLIN 003 ON

Enclosed FAR clauses and provisions for construction services apply to this solicitation/contract.

The Davis Bacon Wage Act of 1931 is hereby incorporated into this solicitation/contract.

All offers are subject to the (1) Work

Requirements, (2) The Terms and Conditions of the

Basic Contract, and (3) The following documents, provisions, and/or clauses incorporated in the contract in full text by reference.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Install Generator Tree Fruit Research Laboratory

USDA Agricultural Research Service

Wenatchee, WA

REVISED (07/31/2017)

USDA ARS - Install Generator

1. Project Title: “Install Generator”

2. Government Points of Contact

a) Contracting Officer (CO):

Vinay Kaul (501)-559-6016 Albany, CA vinay.kaul@ars.usda.gov

b) Contracting Specialist (CS):

Jordan Monte (662)-686-5361 Stonville, MS jordan.monte@ars.usda.gov

c) Occupational Health and Safety Representative:

Ken Cushman

(510) 559 6002 Albany, CA ken.cushman@ars.usda.gov

d) Engineer Project Manager (EPM)/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

Mark McWilliams

(970) 631-7513 Fort Collins, CO mark.mcwilliams@ars.usda.gov

e) Location Monitor(LM):

Michael Tonge

(509) 664-2280 Ext. 261 michael.tonge@ars.usda.gov

3. Location: The site of work is located at the Physiology and Pathology of Tree Fruits Research Laboratory, 1104 N. Western Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801.

4. Site Visit: A site visit and inspection tour is required. Vendor will be notified of the exact time and date to attend the site visit.

5. Scope of Service: The contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project and such required services shall be in accordance mailto:vinay.kaul@ars.usda.gov mailto:jordan.monte@ars.usda.gov mailto:ken.cushman@ars.usda.gov mailto:mark.mcwilliams@ars.usda.gov mailto:michael.tonge@ars.usda.gov with requirements as described herein.

a) The Contractor shall provide services for the following tasks marked by an “X”.

[X] Provide a technical and cost proposal to complete the project as per project requirements.

[X] Provide and install all material to complete the project as per project requirements.

6. Project Requirements: Contractor shall develop a technical and cost proposal to install and perform functional performance testing of Government provided equipment consisting of

(1) Generac Industrial Gaseous Engine-Driven Generator, and (1) GTS Series Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and ancillary supporting equipment/infrastructure. The contractor shall provide a turn-key product including proper installation of all material and equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations.

a) The contractor shall work with the site personnel to ensure project is accomplished in a timely manner.

b) Davis Bacon Wage Rates apply to all construction contracts in excess of $2,000.

Employee payroll logs for the project will be required to verify application of accurate wage rates.

c) Projects in excess of $35,000 will require a bid bond. Additional, Payment and Performance bonds will be required for projects exceeding $35,000. Obtaining and the cost of these bonds is the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor shall provide proof of Insurance.

7. Photos:

a) Site Plan of Building TFL Main Building.

General location to of concrete pad to place generator

b) Electrical Panel (South End of Basement, placed on North-South Wall):

c) Exterior North Wall. Placement of pad shall occur along this wall to the N/W corner.

d) North Wall entry point for electrical conduit.

Exterior penetration Point for electrical conduit.

8. References and Documentation Provided:

a) Equipment Specifications – Industrial Spark-Ignited Generator Set SG050, 5.4L, 50kW

b) Generac Installation Drawing

c) Wiring Diagram

d) Generac Gas Supply Checklist

e) Generac Installation Drawings

9. Description of work:

a) Contractor shall prepare site for concrete pad to support Government provided Generator on North/West side of Tree Fruit Research Lab in approximate location demonstrated in photos above. The concrete pad shall be placed as far to the N/W corner of the building as possible. Contractor shall submit drawings demonstrating specific location of pad placement for approval by the COR prior to commencement of work. Sizing of concrete pad shall accommodate installation and mounting of contractor procured 500 Gallon propane tank. Contractor shall reference Section #3 (Foundations and Mounting) of the provided Installation Guidelines for Generac Stationary Industrial Generators.

b) Procure 500 gallon propane tank, connect to generator, and install on concrete pad.

Tank shall be filled to 400 gallons (80%) capacity once installed.

c) Contractor shall verify placement of pad and storage tank meet all requirements of minimum distance to the facility.

d) Contractor shall install piping, regulators, and risers to support the complete installed generator and fuel tank system according to installation guidelines provided.

e) Contractor shall install at predesignated location determined by Location Monitor, the Government provided Generac GTS Series Automatic Transfer Switch.

f) Electrical Installation:

i) Install conduit and wire generator to Government provided Automatic Transfer

Switch. Installation shall include, but not limited to core drilling, concrete, rebar, 118’ feeder conduit to ATS, sized wiring, battery charger, block heater circuit.

ii) Install and terminate final service connections to utility power provider. Installation shall include but not limited to associated hardware, hangers, pipe, and wire.

iii) Install site grounding to unit including but not limited to ground rods, wire lugs, cad weld.

iv) Contractor shall restore site to as close to original conditions as possible following installation.

v) Provide functional performance operations testing and documentation for all equipment installed.

10. References & Standards: All construction shall comply with ARS Facilities Design Standards (ARS Manual 242.1, 5-01-12), ARS Energy, Water, and Sustainability Policy (ARS Policy & Procedures 134.2, 11-12-13), ARS Energy, Water, and Sustainability Policy Bulletin (ARS Policy & Procedures Bulletin 15-134.2), governing Building Codes, and all applicable local, regional, State, and Federal regulations. Where one or more Codes or regulations conflict, the more stringent shall apply.

11. Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the Contractor.

12. Existing Installations/Demolition:

a) Contractor shall modify existing installations as needed to accommodate the new installation. Where applicable contractor shall coordinate demolition or modification of existing installations with the Owner. All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Owner to prevent disconnecting equipment that may potentially jeopardize in-progress research.

b) The Owner reserves the right to retain any equipment or materials removed as part of this scope of work. The Contractor shall coordinate any equipment or materials to be retained with the Owner prior to starting demolition operations. The Contractor shall legally dispose all equipment or material removed that will not be retained.

c) The contractor shall divert project waste to recycle where practical. The Contractor shall track and document the amount of waste diverted to recycle. The contractor shall submit diversion documentation as part of closeout. If no waste is diverted to recycle, the contractor shall submit a letter stating so and why diversion was not practical.

13. Submittals:

a) Where applicable, contractor shall provide relevant illustrations, standard schedules, performance charts, instructions, brochures, diagrams, manufacturer descriptive literature, catalog data.

b) The descriptive literature shall be annotated/highlighted to show its conformance with contract requirements.

c) Submittals are required for all building materials and equipment and will be stamped and/or signed by the general contractor prior to submission to the Government.

d) Contractor is responsible for any costs incurred for equipment ordered without prior approval.

14. Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the COR. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

15. Temporary Facilities:

a) Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the

Government, if so requested. The Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during the course of construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence.

b) Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during construction, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the Location Monitor three working days prior to the need

16. Site Cleanup: The construction site shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times.

Restore areas disturbed as nearly as possible to the original appearance and condition.

Upon completion of the project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the COR.

17. O&M Manuals

a) O&M manuals shall be submitted upon completion and acceptance of the project.

b) O&M manuals shall identify parts of the equipment for future procurement.

18. Training/Start-up/Commissioning:

a) Contractor is responsible for start-up and testing of Government provided equipment.

b) Contractor shall provide user training to cover all safe operation and preventative maintenance actions/frequencies/schedules of Government provided equipment included in this solicitation.

19. Final Inspection:

a) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and Owner in writing 10 days prior to the date that the project will be ready for final inspection. An inspection of the project will be made by the Contracting Officer and Contractor at a mutually agreed upon time.

COR and contractor shall compile a “punch list” prior to final acceptance of the installation and submit completed warranty documentation to manufacturer.

20. Warranty:

a) In addition to any other warranties set out elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor warrants that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect of equipment, material or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any of his subcontractors or suppliers at any tier. Such warranty shall continue for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the project. Under this warranty, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any such failure to conform or any such defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any damage to Government owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of the Contractor's failure to conform to contract requirements or any such defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design. The Contractor shall also restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms of this clause. The Contractor's warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced hereunder will run for one year from the date of such repair or replacement.

21. Notification and Compliance: The Government shall notify the Contractor in writing within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage. Should the Contractor fail to remedy any failure, defect, or damage within a reasonable time after receipt of notice thereof, the Government shall have the right to replace or repair and have the cost billed to the Contractor.

22. Latent Defects:

a) The Warranty specified herein shall not limit the Government’s rights with respect to latent defects, gross mistake, or fraud.

23. Acceptance:

a) Upon satisfactory submittal of the above documents the Contracting Officer shall issue to the Owner a certificate recommending final acceptance of the project. Minor unfinished items of work may be listed on the certificate and excepted from final acceptance. A sum sufficient to cover the cost of completing these unfinished items of work will be withheld by the Owner from the final payment. All other funds including retainage shall be due and payable upon receipt by the Owner of the Contracting Officer's certificate. Upon certification by the Contracting Officer that the items of work have been completed, all monies withheld by the Owner shall be due the Contractor

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