Pre-SolicitationNotice_1232SA23Q0107.pdf

Solicitation No. 1232SA23Q0107

Pre-Solicitation Notice

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the repair of sidewalks at the National Agricultural Library (NAL), located in Beltsville, Maryland.

BACKGROUND: Time, weather and use have deteriorated some of the sidewalks at NAl, located at 10301Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2351

REQUIREMENT: The National Agriculture Library (NAL) requires sidewalk repairs as follows:

1. Remove existing walkway pavers and install a concrete sidewalk in the center field area.

2. Perform minor site grading and install a pipe under the center of the sidewalk to allow water runoff.

3. Remove existing pavers at the main entrance at two locations and install concrete sidewalks.

4. Replace two damaged concrete slabs at the main entrance.

GENERAL:

The contract performance time will be 180 calendar days from award date.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes are 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, with a size standard of $45 million.

This procurement is being issued as a Total Small Business Set Aside utilizing the negotiated method by issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The magnitude of this projected is between $25,000 to $100,000.

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING QUOTE

This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection. Award will be made based on the lowest evaluated price of quote meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for the non-cost factors.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: In awarding the proposed contract, The United States Department of Agriculture, (USDA) will select the contractor who presents the lowest price technically acceptable to the Government.

The following is what is considered acceptable and should be demonstrated in the offer’s quote:

a) The contractor must have a proven track record of successfully completing similar projects.

b) The contractor must be able to provide a detailed plan for the repair work, including the materials and methods that will be used.

c) The contractor must be able to obtain all necessary permits and approvals.

d) The contractor must be able to provide a warranty on the work.

e) The contractor must have experience with ADA-compliant sidewalks.

BASIS FOR AWARD

Award of the contract resulting from this solicitation will be made based on the lowest evaluated price of quote meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. The offeror must be responsible, as defined by FAR subpart

Solicitation No. 1232SA23Q0107

9.104-1. Responsible includes, but is not limited to, satisfactory past performance, being registered and current in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov), being a Small Business, not being debarred or suspended from doing business with the Federal Government, and other factors.

Bid Bonds are NOT required. Performance and Payment Bonds will NOT be required of the successful offeror.

The solicitation and all amendments for the RFP will be posted on www.sam.gov.

A Site Visit will not be scheduled. If contractors require a site visit, then let the contract specialist know [scott.ballweg@usda.gov] and we will include details in the solicitation that is posted. If no one requires one, then we will not have one.

Quotes are due on or about September 8, 2023, by 1:00 noon, EST., via electronic format. All quotes shall be emailed to scott.ballweg@usda.gov. All format requirements outlined in the solicitation shall be followed for electronic submission.

All quotes must be received in electronic format by the date and time specified. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to check www.sam.gov frequently for any amendments or changes to the solicitation. The Government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for an offeror’s inability to access the documents posted at the referenced website. No copies on electronic storage (USBs, DVDs, CDs, etc...) or hard copies will be made available.

If an offeror would like to be listed so that others can see that the offeror is an interested vendor, the offeror must click the “Add Me to Interested Vendors” button in the listing for this solicitation on www.sam.gov