moldrfq.doc

Solicitation No. SO-11-01W-RFQ

SERVICES AND PRICES

PRICE SCHEDULE

The Contractor will be a certified mold remediator. The Contractor shall submit a lump sum quote for the removal of mold contaminated surfaces in the house and garage. To access the property, please contact Marcella Starck at 314-457-5432. The quoted prices shall include all wages, indirect costs, travel (mileage), overhead, general and administrative expense, profit, materials, labor, tools, supplies and disposal cost for the following location:

USDA Rural Development REO (Real Property Owned) 1124 Maywood Drive, Storm Lake, Iowa.

THE MOLD REMOVAL PROJECT INCLUDES BUT IS NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING SCOPES OF WORK:

· Perform thorough cleaning in every room of the house, including entry/foyer, dining room, basement, stairway and landing, family room, hall, bathrooms, closets and all bedrooms.

· Cleaning to include cleaning light fixtures, ceiling fans, all doors, baseboards, paneling and walls.

· Clean all bathroom surfaces including cabinetry inside and out, mirrors, toilets, toilet seats, baseboards, light fixtures, tubs and all faucets.

· Clean all kitchen surfaces, to include sink, cabinetry (inside and out), light fixtures and countertop.

· Seal all basement wall cavities and apply anti-microbial coating to walls/ceilings

· Remove and dispose of any wet carpet and drywall.

· HEPA vacuum all surfaces and carpet that has not been removed.

· Remove any bathroom fixtures, baseboards, etc. that cannot be adequately cleaned.

· Apply antimicrobial coating to any walls/ceilings as necessary.

· Hepa filtered air scrubbers will be set up and utilized to create a negative air pressure in work areas to prevent cross contamination.

· All contaminated materials will be bagged and sealed in 6 mil plastic bags and removed from job site and properly disposed.

· All workers will be outfitted with approved personal protection equipment and apparel.

1124 Maywood Drive, Storm Lake, Iowa.

Subtotal:

(LUMP SUM)

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

In the performance of the required tasks previously outlined, the Contractor may encounter unforeseen additional work. In this regard, and as set forth in the clause entitled “Differing Site Conditions,” made a part of this purchase order (contract), the Contractor is further required, before any conditions are disturbed, give a written notice to the Contracting Officer of

a. any subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site which differ materially from those indicated in this RFQ

b. Or, unknown physical conditions at the site of an unusual nature, which differ materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inhering in work of the character provided for in this contract.

As detailed in the Differing Site Conditions clause, the Contractor is not authorized to proceed with any of its recommended jobs until so specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer. Upon agreement as to the work actually required, and any appropriate equitable adjustment in the cost of, or the time required for performing the work, the Contracting Officer will modify the purchase order accordingly.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

1. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452-246-70) (FEB 1988)

(a. The Contractor is responsible to provide post mold sampling without delay upon completion. The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at 1124 Maywood Drive, Storm Lake, Iowa.

The Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative a minimum of seven (7) calendar days advance notice of the date the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection.

The Contractor’s responsibility will terminate when all work has been completed, the final inspection made and work accepted by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s duly authorized representative. The Contractor will then be released from further obligation except as required by the warranty clause of this purchase order, if required, or any other additional warranties offered by the Contractor or its Subcontractors and Suppliers.

DELIVERIES, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT

1. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR 52.211-10) (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives and accepts the Purchase Order, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 30 calendar days after the date the Contractor accepted the Purchase Order. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

2. PAYMENTS: Payment will be made upon Contractor’s completion of the required work, inspection and acceptance of the work by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s duly authorized representative and submission of a proper invoice by the Contractor. Exhibit A is a sample of the format for a proper invoice.

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS/CLAUSES

1. CONDUCT (FmHA 452.203-70-4d) (August 1990)

During the course of this contract, the Contractor will maintain the same high standards of honesty, integrity, impartiality, confidentiality of information, and conduct as Government employees are expected to maintain. The Contractor will not engage in other employment which is incompatible with the duties of this contract. The Contractor will not, directly or indirectly, engage in financial transactions or any kind of business dealings relying on information obtained through the performance of this contract. The Contractor will not have a direct or indirect financial or other interest that conflicts, or appears to conflict, with its responsibilities and duties under this contract.

2. The Contractor and all his employees must be properly licensed/certified in Iowa to perform the type of work identified above.

3. The Contractor shall be liable for any loss from, or injury to, any property resulting solely from the Contractor’s negligence and/or failure to perform the services provided for herein.

4. The Contractor waives, releases, and discharge the Government from any and all claims, demands, and causes for action for damages to persons(s)/or property which may arise in any manner incident to the execution of this contract, except his/her rightful claim for payment or compensation, as provided herein.

5. The Contractor shall obtain the services of qualified employees in all instances, and the Contractor is responsible for actions or omissions of employees in performance of work under this contract. The Contractor shall not commit, nor permit to commit any waste, or unlawful acts or nuisances upon property assigned.

6. COMPLIANCE WITH CODES: The Contractor will comply with all state, city and county codes, laws, and ordinances in effect at the time of the award of the contract and applicable to such work, and shall obtain at his expense, such permits, certificates and licenses as may be required in the performance of the work specified.

7. STORAGE: The Contractor may use the premises of the dwelling on which it is working for storage of equipment, tools, and materials. However, USDA, Rural Development assumes no responsibility for any tools, materials, or equipment stored by the Contractor. No combustible materials or other fire hazards shall be left or allowed to accumulate.

8. SANITARY REQUIREMENTS: If the sanitary facilities contained in the dwelling(s) are inadequate or nonfunctional, the Contractor shall provide, at its own expense, adequate sanitary facilities for its workmen. All facilities shall be maintained in a clean and hygienic condition at all times and secured during nonworking hours.

9. BUILDING, SIZE AND DIMENSIONS: RD will not be responsible for any error or variation in the dimensions or sizes in the specifications and drawings. Nor will the Contractor, because of an error or variation, be relieved of his responsibility to carry out the contract in accordance with the true intent and meaning of the specifications.

10- CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (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): http://www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions – Simplified Acquisitions (Other than Commercial Items)

Jul 2010 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

Jun 2003 52.232-33 Central Contractor Registration

Oct 2003

52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace

May 2001

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions Apr 1984

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions affecting the Work Apr 1984

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities

Nov 1991

52.236-8 Other Contracts Apr 1984

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements Apr 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas Apr 1984

52.236-12 Cleaning up Apr 1984

52-236-13 Accident Prevention Nov 1991

52.243-4 Changes June 2007 52.246-13 Inspection - Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements Aug 1996

52-249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) Alternate I Apr 1984

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Exhibit A - Sample Invoice Format, 1 page.

Exhibit B – Department of Labor Wage Determination

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION (FAR 52.204-3) (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 payment 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.

(c) The TIN may be used by the Government to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising our 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).

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TIN: __________________________________________.

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TIN has been applied for.

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TIN is not required because:

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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 United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States;

Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government;

Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of the Federal government;

(e) Type of organization.

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Sole proprietorship

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Partnership

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Corporate entity (not tax-exempt);

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Corporate entity (tax-exempt);

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Government entity (Federal, State or local);

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Foreign government;

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International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4;

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Other ____________________________.

(f) Common parent.

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

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Name and TIN of common parent:

Name ________________________________________________

TIN___________________________________________________

2. SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (FAR 52.219-1) (ALTERNATE 1)

(APRIL 2002)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 235990, All Other Special Trade Contractors.

(2) The small business size standard is $11.5 million or less as an average annual volume.

(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 that 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 is 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 separate 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

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a 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.

3. CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (52.232-33) (OCT 2003)

According to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) policy FAR 4.1102 (November 1, 2003), prospective contractors shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Registrants are required to complete a one-time registration to provide basic information relevant to procurement and financial transactions.

4. DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (52.204-6) (APRIL 2008)

(a) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "DUNS" followed by the DUNS number that identifies the offeror name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number is a nine-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services

(b) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. A DUNS number will be provided immediately by telephone at no charge to the offeror. For information on obtaining a DUNS number, the offeror, if located within the United States, should call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-800-333-0505. The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company name

(2) Company address

(3) Company telephone number

(4) Line of business

(5) Chief executive officer/key manager

(6) Date the company was started

(7) Number of people employed by the company

(8) Company affiliation

5. PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FAR 52.222-22) (FEB 1999)

(Applicable if total value of contract exceeds $10,000.00)

The offeror represents that--

(a) It FORMCHECKBOX has, FORMCHECKBOX has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation;

(b) It FORMCHECKBOX has, FORMCHECKBOX has not filed all required compliance reports; and

(c) Representations indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before subcontract awards.

6. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE (FAR 52.222-25)(APR 1984)

The offeror represents that (a) it [ ] has developed and has on file, [ ] has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR60-1 and 60-2) or (b) it [ ] has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

7. STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222.42)(May1989)

In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29CFR 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 wages - Fringe benefits Laborer - 23470______________________ __WG 2____$11.70_________________

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES

1. 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(s): http://www.arnet.gov/far/ FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1 CLAUSES AGRICULTURE ACQUISTION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

Clause Reference

Title

Date

Regulation

52.214-34

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

APR 1991

FAR

2. ALTERATION IN SOLICITATION (FAR 52.252.3)(APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

The terms “Quotation” and “Quoter” are substituted for “Offer” and “Offeror” or “Proposal” and “Proposer” whenever they occur in this solicitation.

3. INQUIRIES: (AGAR 452.204.71) (FEB 1988)

Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to Kathy Buntenbach, Contracting Officer, USDA Rural Development, 210 Walnut, Room 873, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, 515-284-4782. The Technical/Contact Inspector designated for this requirement will be Marcella Starck, USDA Rural Development, 4300 Goodfellow, Bldg. 105, FC-213, St. Louis, MO 63120, 314-457-5432. Offerors should contact only the Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.

The technical support personnel are responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to the contract.

The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or non-actions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion time stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly.

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms, the contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the technical support personnel requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the Contracting Officer in writing.

5. PROOF OF INSURANCE

A copy of the proof of Insurance shall be furnished with this RFQ.

6. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF OFFERS/QUOTATIONS: Offerors/quoters shall prepare and submit their offers as outlined below:

a. Offerors/quoters are responsible for examining the solicitation, inserting the requested information in the blanks/blocks provided on the SF 18, the Price Schedule on page 2 and the Representations and Certification which start on page 5. If erasures or other changes appear on the forms, each erasure or change must be initialed by the person signing the offer/quotation.

b. Offerors/quoters are to submit one fully executed copy of the solicitation to the address indicated in Block 5A on

Page 1 of the solicitation. This submission must be received by the closing date indicated in Block 10 on the SF 18 (page 1). Facsimile (FAX) proposals are not authorized and will not be considered for award.

NOTE: Offerors/quoters that fail to submit the requested information may be determined unacceptable and may not be considered for award.

AWARD

BASIS FOR AWARD: The Government will evaluate the responses to this solicitation on the basis of price and any price-related factors specified elsewhere in this solicitation. A contract will be awarded to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation; will be most advantageous to the Government. To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must:

(a) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them (See FAR Part 9.104-3(a);

(b) Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

(c) Have a satisfactory performance record (See FAR Part 9.104-3(b) and Subpart 42.15); A prospective contractor shall not be determined responsible or non-responsible solely on the basis of a lack of relevant performance history, except as provided in FAR Part 9.104-2;

(d) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics including satisfactory compliance with the law including tax laws, labor and employment laws, environmental laws, antitrust laws, and consumer protection laws.

(e) Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors). (See FAR Part 9.104-3(a);

(f) Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them (See FAR Part 9.104-3(a); and

(g) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

EXHIBIT A

Rural Development Substitute Invoice

INVOICE NUMBER:

INVOICE DATE: ___________________

PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER: 60-____________________

REMIT TO:

Name:

Address:

Tax ID #:

City/State/Zip:

Payment Terms: _____________ (discount/net) Note: If payment terms are not on the invoice, the system will use net 30 for prompt payment purposes.

PAYEE'S SIGNATURE

(required for contractual payments or signature of Rural Development Approving Official)