SF 1449 - 127EAY22Q0061 Interpretative Signs.doc

SF 1449

127EAY22Q0061

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

07/12/2022

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

MARGARET FORREST

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER 530-233-8756

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

07/25/2022 4:30 pm PT

USDA-FS CSA SOUTHWEST 1

225 W 8TH STREET

ALTURAS, CA 96101

FAX 530-233-8759

SET ASIDE: 100% FOR

UNRESTRICTED OR

SMALL BUSINESS

NAICS: 339950 EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-

500 8(A) OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFP IFB RFQ

15. DELIVER TO (PERFORMANCE LOCATION)

USDA FS, Shasta Trinity NF, Mt Shasta Ranger District 204 W Alma Street, Mount Shasta, CA 96067

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

SEE BLOCK 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/ OFFEROR

NAME:

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:

ALL INVOICES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM AT WWW.IPP.GOV.

PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY EFT (ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER).

ADDRESS:

EMAIL:

SEE ADDENDUM

MODOC NATIONAL FOREST

The Contractor is to complete graphic layout & design (including illustrations/photos) of four (3) interpretive panels. The Forest Service will provide sign content/context for each sign. Each sign will have its own interpretive theme and Contractor will create each sign around theme.

After initial consultation, the Contractor shall prepare a brief conceptual plan for review. This design plan shall contain preliminary design layout and text. We expect 3 reviews (30%, 60%, & 90%) of this design phase via email of pdf files and phone conferences.

The Contractor is to fabricate four (3) porcelain enamel outdoor sign exhibits/panels. Final designs shall be production ready and provided in the native file formats, as well as, in high resolution pdf versions. Files may be made available for download or provided on an external hard drive.

Two sign panels will be full color 48” high X 36” long One sign panel (center) will be full color 48” high X 60” long Metal frames for each sign, frames will be mounted directly to existing stone pillars and new aluminum post. Frames will be painted in Federal Standard Brown (code 31090)

Metal post that will attach directly to existing concrete base. Post will be painted in Federal Standard Brown (31090) The panels will be mounted at the same heights (The old kiosk has a slight variation to height of the panels due to materials that were used)

The project will be finished within one year of contract award.

The Forest Service will install the sign panels and accompanied mounts and accessories.

Signs will replace old information board while using pre-existing mounting structure

(See attached photos in Statement of Objectives)

Delivery Location: Mount Shasta Ranger District, 204 W Alma Street, Mount Shasta, California 96067

JOB

TOTAL

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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Request For Quote

Solicitation number 127EAY22Q0061

The purchase is set aside 100% for small business. The applicable NAICS code is 339950 Sign Manufacturing. The size Standard is 500 employees whether the business is a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer. The Product Code is 9905: Signs. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The agency will make award based on the best value offer of model meeting Government needs, considering both price and non-price factors. Non-Price factors being used are how closely the quoted model meets desired specifications.

A quote is requested in the format of the offeror’s choosing, in writing, for customized signs and kiosks.

For DESCRIPTION , QUANITIES and PHOTOS see Statement of Objectives McCloud River Interpretive Signs.

To ensure accuracy, visual proofs of the signs must be approved by the Forest Service before final production begins.

Quotes must contain:

1. Price

-Provide itemized prices and total price of the items listed.

-Specify cost of freight, if applicable, separately.

2.

Timeline ARO

-Provide delivery availability timeline after receipt of order (i.e. number of days/weeks).

3. Other Required Response (Please provide as part of your quote)

-Provide business name and address, UEI number, and name and phone number point of contact. An offeror must have an Active SAM Entity to receive award/order.

The Delivery Location is:

USDA Forest Service, Mt Shasta Ranger District, 204 W Alma Street, Mount Shasta, CA 96067 Response Due Date and Contact Information:

QUOTES/OFFERS ARE DUE July 25, 2022 Please submit quotes via email to margaret.forrest@usda.gov.

For questions or clarification, call or email Margaret Forrest - 530-233-8756 or For Technical questions or clarification Eric Lundgren 530-926-4511 eric.lundgren@usda.gov

CLAUSES

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractor Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, (NOV 2021 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, (MAY 2022)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, (FEB 1998)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, (NOV 2021)

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered.

The following actors shall be used evaluate offers:

Price, experience and past performance

Contracting Officer shall insert the significant evaluation factors, such as (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement: (ii) price; (iii) past performance (see FAR 15.304); and include them in the relative order of importance of the evaluation factors, such as in descending order of importance)

Technical and past performance, when combined, are ( ) (Contracting Officer state, in accordance with FAR 15.304, the relative importance of all other evaluation factors, when combined, when compared to price.)

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement., The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the options(s).

© A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)