Instruction_to_Offerors_Combined_Synopsis_Instruction_to_Offierors_1.rtf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation / 140A0424R0001 / Wind River Agency / Removal and installation of Fencing for the BIA Rocky Mountain Region Wind River Agency in Fort Washakie Wyoming

NAICS Code: 332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing 500

Set-aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)

Quote Response Details: Quotes shall be received via email response to: Kathy.eder@bia.gov no later than 1700 MS Monday July 22, 2024.

Submittal of Questions:

Offeror is to consolidate questions related to this solicitation to be emailed to the solicitation point of contact by June 21, 2024. All questions must be submitted in writing to Kathy R Eder at Kathy.eder@bia.gov. No questions will be accepted via phone calls.

Site Visit (Construction) (FEB 1995) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed on July 2, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wind River Agency, 149 1st and Washakie Street, Fort Washakie, Wyoming.

Participants shall meet at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Wind River Agency, 149 1st and Washakie Street, Fort Washakie, WY 82514.

Statement of Work: See Attachment Statement of Work and Site Map Schematic for project in Fort Washakie, Wyoming Performance and Payment Bonds: See FAR 52.228-15.

The successful Offeror shall submit appropriate performance and payment bonds within 10 days after contract award.

Liquidated Damages-Construction: See 52.211-12. . . “the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $506.86 for each calendar day of delay”

Magnitude of Construction Project:

Per the requirements of FAR 36.204, the project range is estimated to be between $100,000 and $250,000.00.

Award Basis: The Government will review the lowest quote for technical acceptability (which will include a review of the quoted materials that are to be installed and the quoter’s demonstrated experience and technical capability), as well as make a responsibility determination of the vendor. The vendor must also be registered in SAM.Gov as an SB under the awarding NAICS code to be eligible for award. If the lowest quoted vendor is technically acceptable, is determined to be responsible and meets the set-aside requirements, that company shall receive the award (if pricing is determined to be fair and reasonable). If it is determined that the lowest quoter does not meet the requirements stated above, the government will review the next lowest quote and review in accordance with the steps as stated herein.

Davis Bacon Wage Rates apply to the work to be performed under this Contract and those rates are attached.

Pricing: Contractor to provide a lump sum price to include all labor and material to complete the project as outlined in the Statement of Work and all applicable attachments. Bid price should be stated on Pages 2 and 3 of the SF-1442.

Work Hours:

The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and government holidays, a request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in sufficient time to allow satisfactory arrangements to be made by the Government for access to the work site and inspection.

Safety and Quality Control Plan:

Contractor must have in place effective quality assurance and safety plans and to provide a copy if requested by the Government.

Appointment of Contractor Representative/Superintendent:

Prior to commencement of work on this contract, the contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer, the name and telephone number of at least one responsible individual who will serve to respond to operational problems and/or emergencies daily. The contractor agrees that the notice to the designated representative shall constitute notice to the contractor and agrees to be bound by any commitments or representations made by the representative.