52.212-2 Rev 1.docx

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52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical Proposal Information

1. The following information shall be submitted for review as part of the offeror’s proposal:

(a) A description of the facilities, equipment and services which the offeror will provide.

(b) A list of key personnel who will be involved with this contract and a brief resume for each describing the duties and responsibilities pertaining to this contract and the educational background, job experience and special training which qualifies them to perform those responsibilities.

(c) Utilizing information in ***the attachments*** concerning the types of waste materials generated at the NCAUR, for each waste stream listed identify proposed disposal facilities and waste management methods.

(d) A listing of subcontractor firms (disposal facilities, transporters, etc.) and a description of the work and/or services to be provided by each.

(e) Copies of audit reports or EPA and/or state RCRA inspection reports for the past year (the most recent report if the facility has not been inspected in the past year) for the offeror’s firm as well as all proposed waste management facilities.

(f) A description of the auditing program that will be used to evaluate compliance of transportation and waste management facilities and copies of audit protocols to be used.

(g) A description of any current enforcement actions by EPA or state environmental agencies involving the offeror or any proposed transporter or waste management facility.

(h) An Emergency Response Plan which outlines how the contractor will meet the 24 hour/7 days per week response requirement (DOT). Include notification procedures and a schedule with response times.

(i) An overview of the offeror’s Health and Safety Program, including policies for conducting both routine and emergency tasks at off-site facilities such as the NCAUR, and a site-specific Health and Safety Plan prepared by the contractor for a hazardous material management or remediation project.

Past Performance Proposal Information

1. The offeror shall furnish the Government contact information for at least four of their customers with similar contracts for similar items, including the company name, contact person’s telephone number and email address, and a brief description of the services provided.

Price.

Technical and past performance when combined, are more important than price

***(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).***

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.