RFQ 1605C4-21-Q-00038.pdf

1605C4-21-Q-00038

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

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

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

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 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)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

09/03/2021 1645-EPD-21-NAT-0157

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Customer Acquisition Services 200 Constitution Ave, NW S-4307

US Department of Labor

Washington DC 20210

09/30/2021

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

NATIONAL MSHA ACADEMY

1301 AIRPORT RD

BEAVER

WV 25813

304 256-3306Rose Goodwin

09/10/2021 02:00 P.M. ES

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for The U.S.

Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), for a firm fixed priced contract to provide the haulage, disposal, and listed containers in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

A contract will be awarded to the contractor that is found responsible, responsive to the solicitation, meets the requirement specifications, and provides a fair and reasonable price. Contractor will be responsible to follow all guidelines in accordance with the Service Contract Act.

This requirement is being competed in accordance Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1605C4-21-Q-00038 with FAR Part 13.

Quotation submission terms, requirements, and instructions are set forth in the continuation pages of this Request for Quotes (RFQ).

Interested vendors shall submit Quotes in accordance with the instructions and other terms as set forth in this RFQ.

***Provisions 52.204-24, 52.204-26, and 52.225-2 must be completed and submitted with quote.***

Period of Performance: 09/30/2021 to 09/29/2022

0001 1 new leased enclosed 35 cubic yard compactor/roll-off sealed container

Product/Service Code: S205

0002 Haulage fee per haul for 35 cubic yard leased compactor

Product/Service Code: S205

0003 Landfill fee for one, 35 cubic yard lease compactor per ton

Product/Service Code: S205

0004 Haulage fee per haul for 30 cubic yard open container

Location: Mine Simulator Lab

Product/Service Code: S205

0005 Landfill fee for 30 cubic yard container (per ton)

Location: Mine Simulation Lab

Product/Service Code: S205

0006 1 eight cubic yard container, haulage, and landfill fees

Frequency: 3 times per week

Product/Service Code: S205

0007 8 cubic yard fuel charge

Continued ...

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

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1605C4-21-Q-00038

Product/Service Code: S205

0008 1 eight cubic yard container with haulage and landfill fees

Frequency: 1st Wednesday of each month

Location: Beckley Enforcement Center

Product/Service Code: S205

0009 8 cubic yard fuel charge

Location: Beckley Enforcement Center

Product/Service Code: S205

1001 1 new leased enclosed 35 cubic yard compactor/roll-off sealed container

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2022

Product/Service Code: S205

1002 Haulage fee per haul for 35 cubic yard leased compactor

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2022

Product/Service Code: S205

1003 Landfill fee for one, 35 cubic yard lease compactor per ton

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2022

Product/Service Code: S205

1004 Haulage fee per haul for 30 cubic yard open container

Location: Mine Simulator Lab

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2022

Product/Service Code: S205

1005 Landfill fee for 30 cubic yard container (per ton)

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1605C4-21-Q-00038

Location: Mine Simulation Lab

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2022

Product/Service Code: S205

1006 1 eight cubic yard container, haulage, and landfill fees

Frequency: 3 times per week

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2022

Product/Service Code: S205

1007 8 cubic yard fuel charge

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2022

Product/Service Code: S205

1008 1 eight cubic yard container with haulage and landfill fees

Frequency: 1st Wednesday of each month

Location: Beckley Enforcement Center

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2022

Product/Service Code: S205

1009 8 cubic yard fuel charge

Location: Beckley Enforcement Center

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2022

Product/Service Code: S205

2001 1 new leased enclosed 35 cubic yard compactor/roll-off sealed container

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2023

Product/Service Code: S205

2002 Haulage fee per haul for 35 cubic yard leased compactor

(Option Line Item)

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1605C4-21-Q-00038

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2023

Product/Service Code: S205

2003 Landfill fee for one, 35 cubic yard lease compactor per ton

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2023

Product/Service Code: S205

2004 Haulage fee per haul for 30 cubic yard open container

Location: Mine Simulator Lab

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2023

Product/Service Code: S205

2005 Landfill fee for 30 cubic yard container (per ton)

Location: Mine Simulation Lab

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2023

Product/Service Code: S205

2006 1 eight cubic yard container, haulage, and landfill fees

Frequency: 3 times per week

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2023

Product/Service Code: S205

2007 8 cubic yard fuel charge

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2023

Product/Service Code: S205

2008 1 eight cubic yard container with haulage and landfill fees

Frequency: 1st Wednesday of each month

Location: Beckley Enforcement Center

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2023

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1605C4-21-Q-00038

Product/Service Code: S205

2009 8 cubic yard fuel charge

Location: Beckley Enforcement Center

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2023

Product/Service Code: S205

3001 1 new leased enclosed 35 cubic yard compactor/roll-off sealed container

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2024

Product/Service Code: S205

3002 Haulage fee per haul for 35 cubic yard leased compactor

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2024

Product/Service Code: S205

3003 Landfill fee for one, 35 cubic yard lease compactor per ton

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2024

Product/Service Code: S205

3004 Haulage fee per haul for 30 cubic yard open container

Location: Mine Simulator Lab

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2024

Product/Service Code: S205

3005 Landfill fee for 30 cubic yard container (per ton)

Location: Mine Simulation Lab

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2024

Product/Service Code: S205

3006 1 eight cubic yard container, haulage, and

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1605C4-21-Q-00038 landfill fees

Frequency: 3 times per week

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2024

Product/Service Code: S205

3007 8 cubic yard fuel charge

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2024

Product/Service Code: S205

3008 1 eight cubic yard container with haulage and landfill fees

Frequency: 1st Wednesday of each month

Location: Beckley Enforcement Center

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2024

Product/Service Code: S205

3009 8 cubic yard fuel charge

Location: Beckley Enforcement Center

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2024

Product/Service Code: S205

4001 1 new leased enclosed 35 cubic yard compactor/roll-off sealed container

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2025

Product/Service Code: S205

4002 Haulage fee per haul for 35 cubic yard leased compactor

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2025

Product/Service Code: S205

4003 Landfill fee for one, 35 cubic yard lease compactor per ton

(Option Line Item)

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1605C4-21-Q-00038

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2025

Product/Service Code: S205

4004 Haulage fee per haul for 30 cubic yard open container

Location: Mine Simulator Lab

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2025

Product/Service Code: S205

4005 Landfill fee for 30 cubic yard container (per ton)

Location: Mine Simulation Lab

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2025

Product/Service Code: S205

4006 1 eight cubic yard container, haulage, and landfill fees

Frequency: 3 times per week

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2025

Product/Service Code: S205

4007 8 cubic yard fuel charge

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2025

Product/Service Code: S205

4008 1 eight cubic yard container with haulage and landfill fees

Frequency: 1st Wednesday of each month

Location: Beckley Enforcement Center

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2025

Product/Service Code: S205

4009 8 cubic yard fuel charge

Location: Beckley Enforcement Center

(Option Line Item)

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1605C4-21-Q-00038

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date)09/15/2025

Product/Service Code: S205

STATEMENT OF WORK

NATIONAL MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACADEMY

for

FOR REFUSE DISPOSAL SERVICES

PART -1-

1.0 BACKGROUND

The mission of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to protect the safety and health of the nation’s miners. The National Mine Health and Safety Academy was constructed on 74 acres in the early 1970s with the intent to provide a self-contained training facility for the Agency and the mining industry. Mining professionals from across the United States and many foreign countries come to the Academy for health and safety training. The Academy complex, which opened in 1976, consists of 9 buildings, seven of which are inter-connected, making up 347,410 square feet and includes classrooms and laboratories accommodating 600 students, a residence hall of 174 lodging rooms, a cafeteria, a library, auditorium, and wellness facilities.

This requirement is to provide the haulage, disposal and listed containers:

• One (1) leased totally enclosed 35 cubic yard compactor/roll-off sealed container no more than two ( 2 ) years old at the beginning of the contract

• One (1) eight (8) yard cubic yard open container for food items/ cafeteria

• One (1) thirty (30) cubic yard open container at Mine Simulation Lab

1.1 OBJECTIVES

The objective of this procurement is providing three (3) waste removal disposal containers, haulage and disposal of Academy refuse.

1.2 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide the three (3) containers, haulage and disposal of the Academy refuse as outlined in Part 5 of this Statement of Work.

During the course of the base year and each option period, the compactor is to be steam cleaned at the beginning of each quarter (4 times during each contract period).

Scheduled dates shall be submitted in writing to the Academy COR at the beginning of each contract period.

1.3 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The contractor shall, without additional expense to the government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, and permits, and for complying with any and all applicable Federal, State and Municipal laws, codes and regulations in connection with the prosecution of the work Contractor shall be similarly responsible for all damages to persons or property that occurs as a result of his fault or negligence. Contractor shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public and the property of others.

1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance shall be for one Base Period of 12 months, four 12 month option periods, and an option to extend services for up to six months in accordance with FAR 52.217-8 - Option to Extend Services.

The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Period September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2022 Option Period 1 September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2023 Option Period 2 September 30, 2023 through September 29, 2024 Option Period 3 September 30, 2024 through September 29, 2025 Option Period 4 September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2026 Option to Extend Svcs September 30, 2026 through February 28, 2027

(FAR 52.217-8)

1.5 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT:

Patricia Smith Mine Safety & Health Administration 1301 Airport Road Beaver, West Virginia 25813

1.6 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE:

The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

1.7 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS:

The Contractor is not required to perform services on the following holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

The contractor may be required to respond to emergency callouts during these holidays.

1.8 HOURS OF OPERATION

The Academy hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility closings.

The Contractor will in the performance of this requirement immediately notify the COR or the MSHA Technical Point of Contact if the time and/or service obligations of this contract cannot be met due to inclement weather, civil disturbances, equipment failure, illness, etc. MSHA recognizes the obligation of the Contractor to provide for the safety and wellbeing of personnel engaged in providing services under this contract. The Contractor shall notify the MSHA COR or other Point of Contact no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day the services were scheduled to be provided if any circumstances prevent timely performance.

1.9 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The work to be performed under this contract shall be delivered to National Mine Health and Safety Academy, 1301 Airport Road, Beaver, Raleigh County, WV.

1.10 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor staffs are required to conform to MSHA's security and privacy requirements as described below.

1.10.1 IDENTIFICATION BADGE:

Contractor employees visiting Government facilities shall wear an identification badge provided by on-site security. Visiting Contractor employees shall comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times.

1.10.2 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT:

Contractor employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, wearing of parts of military uniforms, and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at Government facilities. The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States, the Department of Labor or

MSHA.

1.10.3 REMOVING EMPLOYEES FOR MISCONDUCT OR SECURITY REASONS:

The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from MSHA facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under any Task Order awarded under this Task Order. The Contracting Officer (CO) will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

1.10.4 PRIVACY:

Portions of information disclosed during the performance of this task are protected by the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974; therefore, all personnel assigned to this Contract are required to take proper precautions to protect the information from disclosure.

1.10.5 COMMITMENT TO PROTECT SENSITIVE INFORMATION:

The Contractor shall not release, publish, or disclose sensitive information to unauthorized personnel, and shall protect such information in accordance with provisions of the following laws and any other pertinent laws and regulations governing the confidentiality of sensitive information: 18 U.S.C. 641 (Criminal Code: Public Money, Property or Records).

1.10.6 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall ensure that safety requirements are followed at all times and must adhere to all MSHA and Academy safety requirements.

1.10.7 ADDITIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

During the Coronavirus pandemic, all contractor personnel will be screened and have their temperature taken on a daily basis when reporting to the facility. The screening questionnaire can be completed online at www.cdc.gov/screening prior to arrival at the site or as part of the check in process.

PART -2-

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

CO - Contracting Officer

COR - Contracting Officer's Representative: A representative from the requiring activity assigned by the Contracting Officer to perform surveillance and to act as liaison to the contractor

DOL - Department of Labor

FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulation

MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration POP - Period of Performance

Quality Control - Those actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the SOW.

Quality Assurance - Those actions taken by the government to assure services meet the requirements of the Statement of Work.

SOW - Statement of Work

PART -3-

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES GOVERNMENT

FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICE

3.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

The Contractor will be performing this work on the grounds of the National Mine Health and Safety Academy.

The grounds have controlled access and as such the Contractor shall comply with Academy security procedures.

3.2 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

The government shall furnish the area for the leased, sealed container to rest and all electrical service to operate hydraulic equipment.

PART -4-

4.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, license, insurance, supplies, repairs and plans to haul a leased sealed 35 cubic yard compactor/roll-off sealed container, the 8 cubic yard and the 30 cubic yard containers to the landfill as listed in Part 5 of this Statement of Work.

The contractor shall furnish the collection vehicle as well as backup collection vehicle to transport sealed roll-off container and the two (2) other containers to an approved sanitary landfill.

The contractor shall assume full responsibility for compliance with all Federal, State, County and City laws, rules and regulations governing removal and disposal of waste materials.

The contractor agrees that any debris or waste removal under this contract shall not be salvaged, personally disposed of, reclaimed, reused, or resold in any manner whatsoever, and that such refuse or waste removal from the National Mine Health and Safety Academy shall not be fed swine.

PART -5-

5.0 REQUIREMENTS

During the course of the base year and each option period, collection shall be made from the main 35 cubic yard compactor, the loading area behind the cafeteria, the area behind the Mine Simulation Lab, and other areas designated by the Contracting Officer's representative (COR) at the Academy.

5.1 The contractor shall provide all services, materials, supplies, planning, supervision, repairs and labor for the 35 cubic yard leased, sealed compactor/roll-off container, the eight (8) cubic yard container and the thirty

(30) yard container. All service shall be provided by the same contractor.

5.2 The COR will notify the contractor when the 35 cubic yard compactor and the 30 cubic yard container reaches storage capacity. Contractor shall respond within twenty- four (24) hours and haul and dispose of refuse at an approved sanitary landfill.

5.3 The eight (8) cubic yard shall be emptied on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility closings.

5.4 The contractor is responsible for the refuse between loading into the compactor hopper and disposal at the landfill.

5.5 All disposal service shall be performed during periods of time established by mutual consent of the contractor and the COR.

5.6 All work shall be performed in a safe and professional manner. If work is not performed safely and professionally, the CO shall have the authority to stop work immediately. This does not in any way affect the U.S.

Government's right to terminate the contract for default or convenience in accordance with the applicable provisions of the contract.

PART -6-

DELIVERABLES:

Deliverable Description Submitted To Time

Containers To provide listed containers –

1. One (1) leased totally enclosed 35 cubic yard compactor/roll-off sealed container no more than two (2) years old at the beginning of the contract.

2. One (1) eight (8) yard cubic yard open container for food items/ cafeteria.

3. One (1) thirty (30) cubic yard open container at Mine Simulation Lab.

COR and Technical Point of Contact

Beginning of Contract (if applicable)

REQUIRED QUOTE CONTENTS:

RFQ INSTRUCTIONS:

a) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Quoters must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-1 is supplemented per following addenda:

Submissions shall be submitted prior to the closing date and include the following: name, address, and telephone number of the contractor, unit price, and overall total price, of the item/services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements.

All quotes shall include the following documentation/information:

1. Quoters shall complete blocks 8 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) and (f) on the SF18, page 1. These blocks contain the name and address of the Contractor, signature of the person authorized to sign quotation, and date of quotation. Contractor agrees to hold the prices in its quotation firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of quotations unless another time period is specified in an amendment to the solicitation.

2. The contractor shall also submit completed solicitation provisions and clauses 52.204-24, and 52.204-26.

NOTE: All items highlighted in yellow in this RFQ must be completed and returned along with the quote. If these items are not completed and submitted at time of quote, you may be rated technically unacceptable. The Government encourages the quoters to provide discounts from their published pricing.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

Electronic quotes are authorized for this solicitation and will be considered for evaluation.

Quotes shall be received no later than the date and time cited in Block 8 of this solicitation at the following e-mail addresses:

goodwin.rose@dol.gov; and corporal.karen.a@dol.gov

Please submit any questions pertaining to the RFQ via e-mail to:

Department of Labor Email: goodwin.rose@dol.gov

RFQ EVALUATION METHODS:

a) 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items shall be used. The Evaluation as Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and that the Government expects to award a single order resulting from this RFQ to the responsive responsible quoter whose technically acceptable quote conforming to the RFQ will be the most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

FACTOR 1: Technical

Technical Rating

RATING

ACRONYM

RATING

DESCRIPTION

DEFINITIONS

A Acceptable The quote is technically acceptable as it meets and/or exceeds the minimum technical acceptability requirements of the RFQ.

U Unacceptable The quote is technically unacceptable as it does not meet the minimum technical acceptability requirements of the RFQ.

FACTOR 1:

Quoters must demonstrate an understanding of the requirement and that their technical quotes must meet the requirements set forth in the Statement of Work. In addition, quoters must be Service Contract Act compliant.

FACTOR 2: Price

Firm-Fixed Pricing (FFP) shall be proposed for all required pricing. Contractor agrees to hold the prices in its quotation firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of quotations unless another time period is specified in an amendment to the solicitation.

BASIS FOR AWARD:

Award will be to the vendor that is responsive to the solicitation requirements including the specifications, found responsible, and provides a price that is fair and reasonable.

Solicitation Provisions:

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (JUL 2016)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (JUL 2016)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

Definitions. As used in this provision-Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(l)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to- Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

Section 889(a)(l)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-

232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to - Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements;

or

Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

Representations- The Offeror represents that- It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(l) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(l) of this section; and

After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that- It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

Disclosures. (l) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(l) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

For covered equipment-

The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

For covered services - If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d) (2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d) (2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

For covered equipment-

The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

For covered services- If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of Provision)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (DEC 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(End of Provision)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation

(NOV 2015)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016)

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. (OCT 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

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

(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—

(1) 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 (b) of this provision.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by-

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(ii)Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

"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.

"Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program" (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 562111 - Solid Waste Collection.

(2) The small business size standard is 500 employees.

(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 (i.e., non-manufacturer), is 500 employees

(c) 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 (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents 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 (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a women- owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(3) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that-

(i) It □ is, □ is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and (ii)It □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: .] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(4) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that-

(i) It □ is, □ is not an EDWOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii)It □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(5)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: .] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

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

(7) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(8) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(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 changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126; and (ii)It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(8)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

(d) Under 15 U.S.C.645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm’s status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 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-

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

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

(3) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act. (End of provision)

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language. (APR 1991)

52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency. (APR 1991)

52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014) - Alternate I (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii)May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of Provision)

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities R52.214- 13 Reserved.

52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Karen Corporal

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

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.