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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION PAGE OF PAGES

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET- ASIDE

1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT.DEF. RATING

09/30/2007 R6-MBS-08-79 UNDER BDSA REG. 2 �

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date) Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

See Section F

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) 7. DELIVERY FOB DESTINATION NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER OTHER (See Schedule)

AREA CODE NUMBER 9. DESTINATION

Bonnie Childs 425 744-3332 a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

a. NAME b. COMPANY b. STREET ADDRESS

2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 3a

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY

Everett

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

WA 98201

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR

BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in BLOCK 5A. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the

October 15, 2008 submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

OFFICE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Snoqualmie Ranger District

North Bend, Washington

DO NOT

ENTER PRI

CES HERE

Mail Quote to Contracting Officer Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Wall Street Building 2930 Wetmore Ave, Suite 3a Everett, WA 98201

Or Fax Quote to

(425) 783-0129

Technical Contact: Sandy Podbreggar

(425) 888-1421 x-227

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS d. CALENDAR DAYS

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT � NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO 15. DATE OF

a. NAME OF QUOTER SIGN QUOTATION QUOTATION

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY AREA CODE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or Print) NUMBER

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

Previous edition not usable

18-121 STANDARD FORM 18 (Rev. 6-95) Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING

CONTINUED

PAGE

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES / SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT

Base Year

11/01/08 - 09/30/09

PART 1, SECTION B,

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

NORTH BEND COMPOUND

November

December and January

February and March

April through September

Pre-emergent for Weed Control in Flower Beds

NOTE: see required schedule of work for additional Areas not considered separate pay items but included in the months listed above.

NOTE: A work plan showing the proposed schedule to complete all tasks required per month shall be submitted with bidders pricing to be evaluated as part of the bidders overall understanding of the work involved. This is in addition to the past performance questionnaire.

Month

Application

5 per year

TOTAL

Base Year

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES / SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT

Option Year A

10/01/09 - 09/30/10

October and November

Year A

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES / SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT

Year B

10/01/10 - 09/30/11

October and November

TOTAL PRICE ALL THREE YEARS

Base Yr + Opt. Yr A + Opt. Yr B = $__________

Year B

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

North Bend Office Grounds Maintenance: Treat and maintain all grounds area, approximately 5.78 acres shown on the vicinity map. Work includes lawn care, flower and shrubbery beds, tree and shrub maintenance, and disposal of debris.

The contractor shall provide any and all labor, equipment, supplies, services, permits, licenses, necessary to perform this contract

This statement of work consists of completing tasks/subtasks required in this contract and meeting the performance requirements as identified following each task/subtask.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

From Seattle, go east on Interstate 90 to Exit 31. Take the exit and turn left on

Bendigo Way. Drive north for approximately one mile. Turn right on SE North Bend Way. Drive east for approximately 2 miles to the Ranger Station located at 902 SE North Bend Way.

C.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT TASKS AND CRITICAL SUBTASKS

The contractor shall perform the following landscape maintenance tasks and subtasks to the quality performance standards addressed or indicated below each task/subtask.

3.1 LAWN CARE: The grounds shall be mowed which includes:

- All the lawns will be mowed and maintained to give a well manicured appearance.

- All lawns shall be edged along sidewalks and other structures.

- Fertilize and lime all lawn areas as necessary. Fertilize with weed killer to keep weed free.

- Sidewalks and parking areas shall be clean of debris and litter.

- Leaf litter and branches on grounds area shall be cleaned up as needed.

- Debris shall be removed and hauled away.

- Lawn clippings may be spread within a designated area on the compound.

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3.2 FLOWER & SHRUBBERY BEDS

- All planting beds shall be pruned, edged and clippings hauled away.

- All planting beds shall be weed free and maintained. Apply no weed emergent in the two center beds in the courtyard behind the main office.

- All planting beds shall be maintained with existing materials i.e. gravels, beauty bark, mulch or other products agreed to.

3.3 TREE & SHRUB MAINTENANCE

- Prune all trees and shrubs along fences, structures, and property boundaries.

- A weed-eater may be required where mowing is not feasible.

- Tree and shrub pruning is required to keep all pedestrian walkways open.

- All generated clippings and debris shall be removed and hauled away.

C.4 PERFORMANCE/QUALITY STANDARD (S)

• Contractor shall implement and be consistent with all county, state, local commercial standards for Landscaping Maintenance

• Existing agency standards cited in section C.8 by statement of Work

• Mowing will take place in areas that are actively growing and when conditions allow. Some areas may need multiple times if conditions warrant.

• Lawn clippings may be spread within a designated area on the compound.

• Large concentrations of leaves may require pickup using rakes or lawn sweepers. Leaf litter will not be allowed to accumulate to the point that will damage turf or hinder drains.

• When performing pruning on trees, shrubs and perennials, along sidewalks, streets, driveways and property lines cumulative debris shall be removed the day of the task.

• Branches may be piled within a designated area on the compound, but must be chipped and/or hauled away twice yearly.

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C.5 ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVEL

All work described in the statement of work shall be complete and visually pleasing, furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies needed to perform all work required to complete the maintenance in a reasonably close conformity with the standards in section V and the commercial standards for Landscaping Maintenance.

If needed, the north end of Building 2331 may be used for mower storage. The Government assumes no liability for loss, damage or destruction of this equipment.

C.6 MEANS OF MEASUREMENT

• Verify contractor records data and reports and or witness contractor inspection randomly

• Periodic/random verification by the government of contractor records independent inspection

C.7 DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTOR

• Work Plan and Schedule (to be submitted with bidder’s pricing)

• Quality Control Plan and schedule

• Contractor Inspection Record

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REQUIRED FREQUENCY SCHEDULE FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

TURF MAINTENANCE

OCT NOV DEC-JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP

Mowing 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 3 2 2

Trimming/Edg. 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1

Fertilization 1 1 1 1 1

Aeration and/or Thatching 1 .

Weed Control 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

SHRUB – BED MAINTENANCE

OCT NOV DEC-JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP

Fall Leaf Clean Up 2 2 1 1

Pruning 1 1 1 .

Weed Control 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2

Other – litter 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

TREE MAINTENANCE

Pruning 1 .

ADDITIONAL AREAS

Parking Areas: 2 times per month OCT through FEB. 1 time per month MAR through SEP .

Property Line Maintenance: 1 time per month check and maintain as needed. .

Misc. weed eater areas: 1 time per month NOV through FEB/ 2 times a month MAR through OCT .

Pre-emergent for weed control in beds: 5 Applications per year (Line Item 05 on Schedule of Items)

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SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

E.2 INSPECTION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Work not meeting contract requirements will cause the Contractor to:

• Rework at no cost to the government

• Repair or replace damaged infrastructure/utilities at no cost to the government

• Acceptance with a price reduction

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SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

F.2 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF CONTRACT

The effective period of this contract is from November 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009 for the Base Item and from October 1 through the following September 30 for each of the option periods if the option is exercised by the Government.

F.3 AGAR 452.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful Quoter is required. It will be scheduled within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at the North Bend Office Compound.

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PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (SEP 2006)

52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (JUL 2005) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (SEP 2007) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (AUG 2003) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 84) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (OCT 2003) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.233-1 Disputes (JULY 2002) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed-Price (AUG 1987)--Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (MAR 2007) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short From) (APR 1984) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.237-70 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair (FEB 1988) 452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

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I.2 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (JUL 2006)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database” means the primary Government repository for Contractor information required for the conduct of business with the Government.

“Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number” means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.

“Data Universal Numbering System+4 (DUNS+4) number” means the DUNS number means the number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern.

(D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same parent concern.

“Registered in the CCR database” means that—

(1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, into the CCR database; and

(2) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and has marked the record “Active”. The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the CCR registration process.

(b)

(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) If located within the United States, by calling Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705- 5711 or via the Internet at http://www.dnb.com; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

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(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business name.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company physical street address, city, state and Zip Code.

(iv) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company telephone number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(g) (1) (i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, “doing business as” name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in Subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to:

(A) Change the name in the CCR database;

(B) Comply with the requirements of Subpart 42.12 of the FAR;

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(C) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (g)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the CCR information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the CCR database. Information provided to the Contractor’s CCR record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(h) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423, or 269-961- 5757.

I.3 FAR 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 1989)

In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only:

It Is Not A Wage Determination.

Employee Class Monetary Wage--Fringe Benefits

GS-4 $ 13.50 PLUS FRINGES

I.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MARCH 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 7 days of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 45 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 2 years, 11 months

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REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

| ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor |

WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION |

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20210 |

/s/ William W. Gross | | Wage Determination No: 2005-2563 William W. Gross Division of | Revision No. : 8 Director Wage Determinations | Date of Last Revision: 09/11/2008 State(s): Washington County: King

** Fringe Benefits Required For All Occupations Included In This Wage Determination Follow The Ocupational Listing **

OCCUPATION MINIMUM HOURLY WAGE

11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance $ 15.07

** Fringe Benefits Required For All Occupations Included In This Wage Determination **

HEALTH & WELFARE: $3.24 an hour or $129.60a week, or $561.60 a month.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 5 years; and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility.

HOLIDAYS: Minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the name holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

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PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

52.222-38 Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements (DEC 2001)

NOTE: Offerors should address questions concerning VETS-100 reporting and reporting requirements to the Office of Veterans Employment and Training Services offices at the following address:

U. S. Department of Labor VETS-100 Reporting 6101 Stevenson Avenue Alexandria, VA 22304-3540 Telephone: (703) 461-2460 E-mail: VETS100@dyncorp.com Website: www.vets100.cudenver.edu

K.2 FAR 52.204-3 TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION (OCT 1998)

(a) Definitions.

"Common parent," as used in this provision, means that corporate entity that owns or controls an affiliated group of corporations that files its Federal income tax returns on a consolidated basis, and of which the offeror is a member.

"Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)," as used in this provision, means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror in reporting income tax and other returns. The TIN may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.

(b) All offerors must submit the information required in paragraphs (d) through (f) of this provision to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d), reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041, , 6041A, and 6050M and implementing regulations issued by the IRS. If the resulting contract is subject to the reporting requirements described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.904, the failure or refusal by the offeror to furnish the information may result in a 31 percent reduction of payments otherwise due under the contract.

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(c) The TIN may be used by the Government to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the offeror's relationship with the Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)). If the resulting contract is subject to the payment reporting requirements described in FAR 4.904, the TIN provided hereunder may be matched with IRS records to verify the accuracy of the offeror's

TIN.

(d) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

TIN:____________________________.

___ TIN has been applied for.

___ TIN is not required because:

[ ] Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, or foreign partnership that does not have income effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the U. S. and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the U.S.;

[ ] Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government:

[ ] Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a Federal, state or local government;

(e) Type of organization.

___ Sole proprietorship;

___ Partnership;

___ Corporate entity (not tax-exempt);

___ Corporate entity (tax-exempt);

___ Government entity (Federal, State, or local);

___ Foreign government;

___ International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4;

___ Other ______________________________.

(f) Common Parent.

___ Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent as defined in paragraph (a) of this provision.

___ Name and TIN of common parent:

Name____________________________________________

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K.3 FAR 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (MAY 2004)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561830.

(2) The small business size standard is $6.0 million. ].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Representations. (1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern.

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, for general statistical purposes, that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(3) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(5) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (b)(4) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(6) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that –

(i) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material change in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage has occurred since it was certified by the Small Business Administration in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (b)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for the HUBZone small business concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the HUBZone small business concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture:________]. Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a response signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

(c) Definitions. As used in this provision--

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

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(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"Small business concern" means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (a) of this provision.

"Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(d) Notice. (1) If this solicitation is for supplies and has been set aside, in whole or in part, for small business concerns, then the clause in this solicitation providing notice of the set-aside contains restrictions on the source of the end items to be furnished.

(2) Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, or women-owned small business concern in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8(a), 8(d), 9, or 15 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, shall--

(i) Be punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(ii) Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(iii) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

K.4 DUNS Number:________________________

Contractors must have a DUNS number. If the offeror does not, one may be obtained by calling Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 or visit their website at http://www.dnb.com

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SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

L.1 FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition (JAN 2004) 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988)

L.2 FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

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SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 EVALUATION OF QUOTES

The Government will issue an order as a result of this Request for Quotations to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, cost or price and other factors considered.

"Other factors" to be considered in the award process, for the purpose of this solicitation, shall include, but will not be limited to:

(1) Proposed schedule showing planned workdays for each month and what required tasks will be performed on those days (for the Base year). This will demonstrate if the bidder has a realistic understanding of the work involved;

(2) The experience/ability of the firm (use the attached questionnaire or your company resume showing past jobs for landscaping work that includes the information asked for on the questionnaire form.

The Government may issue orders to other than the lowest quote, waive minor informalities or irregularities in quotes received, or elect to not award at all. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions with any or all quoters.

In an effort to reduce the size and cost associated with preparation of solicitations, the applicable FAR clauses have been included by reference only. Specifications have been condensed to only those that would affect your ability to prepare the quotation.

M.2 52.217-5 EVALUATIONS OF OPTIONS (July 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

NOTE: PROCUREMENT WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED UNDER SMALL PURCHASE

PROCEDURES, LIMITED TO $100,000.

NOTE: QUOTATIONS WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL