S-11-0003a.pdf

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)

PWA PROCUREMENT OFFICE

USDA, Agricultural Research Service

800 BUCHANAN ST

ALBANY CA 94710-1105

ARS-PWA-5301-02

USDA, ARS, PWA

ATTN: Louise Snitz 800 Buchanan Street Albany, CA 94710

LOUISE LEVENSON-SNITZ 510-559-6022

1x 03/04/2011

AG-95CV-S-11-0003

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

The work includes the provision of one new greenhouse building ("GH1") and related civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work, altogether known as Phase III, in the attached "Bid Set Specifications". GH1 will be used as an agricultural research greenhouse. (Future greenhouses, "GH2" and

"GH3", are intended as feeder plant greenhouses and are not included in the current scope of work, known respectively as Phase IV & V. The adjacent headhouse is complete, known as Phase II.)

This project is 100% set-aside for small business. The NAICS code is 236220, small business size standard is $33.5 million average annual receipts. The attached

General Decision CA100029 02/18/2011 is applicable.

The estimated price range is between $300,000 and $700,000.

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.)

10 150 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

04/04/2011

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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

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PWA PROCUREMENT OFFICE

USDA, Agricultural Research Service

800 BUCHANAN ST

ALBANY CA 94710-1105

ARS-PWA-5301-02

LOUISE LEVENSON-SNITZ

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

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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FOB: Destination

Award will be based on all evaluation factors stated in Section M and on price, so as to provide the best value to the Government. Best value is defined as providing the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement.

Note AGAR 452.236-7, Additive or Deductive Items, page 15, for price evaluation of the line items listed below. If providing a brand name other than that identified in the specifications, provide the brand name below and provide descriptive literature, in accordance with 52.214-21, with your technical proposal.

Technical qualifications will be evaluated in accordance with Sections L and M of the attached specifications. Offerors must provide technical qualifications in order to be considered for award.

001 BASE OFFER: Provide entire greenhouse, in 1 EA accordance with drawings and specifications, but excluding the work described in Additive Item No.

01, Diesel-fueled Emergency Generator.

Corresponds to Section 00 22 13, Item 0001A.

EQUILAVENT BRAND NAME OFFERED:_________________

Product/Service Code: Y119 Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCT/OTHER

ADMIN EXIT;

002 ADDITIVE ITEM NO. 01: Provide diesel-fueled 1 EA emergency generator set and all associated work, complete, in accordance with drawings and specifications. Corresponds to Section 00 22 13, Item 0001B.1: includes but not limited to concrete pad, generator set, automatic transfer switch, sub-base tank with weatherpoof/sound-attenuated enclosure, PVC conduit for batteries.

Product/Service Code: Y119 Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCT/OTHER

ADMIN EXIT;

003 DEDUCTIVE ITEM NO. 01: Price to deduct from Base 1 EA Offer for removing the scope of work for two Grow Rooms (GH1-03 and GH1-06) and their associated 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

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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utilities. Corresponds to Section 00 22 13, Item 0001C1. Vestibule GH2-03 shall remain in the Base Offer, but is to be relocated north, adjacent to Corridor GH1-C1. Deducted work shall include, but shall not be limited to concrete slabs, foundations and SMU stem walls associated with the deducted Grow Rooms, greenhouse framing, door, and wall and roof panels, HVAC units and concrete surbs, power and lighting as shown on drawings. Includes minor revision to CMU opening for relocation of one door and one sink.

Product/Service Code: Y119 Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCT/OTHER

ADMIN EXIT;

004 DEDUCTIVE ITEM NO. 02: Price to deduct from Base 1 EA Offer for removing the scope of work for four Grow Rooms (GH1-03, GH1-06, GH1-02 and GH1-05) and their associated utilities. Corresponds to Section 00 22 13, Item 0001D1. Vestibule GH2-03 shall remain in the Base Offer, but is to be relocated north, adjacent to Corridor GH1-C1.

Deudcted work shall include, but shall not be limited to concrete slabs, foundations and SMU stem walls associated with the deducted Grow Rooms, greenhouse framing, door, and wall and roof panels, HVAC units and concrete surbs, power and lighting as shown on drawings. Includes minor revision to CMU opening for relocation of one door and one sink.

Product/Service Code: Y119 Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCT/OTHER

ADMIN EXIT;

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110