SOW_Windom_Roof.pdf

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SPECIFICATIONS

Project:Windom WMD Roof Replacement Item: Steel Roof

THIS IS A BRAND NAME OR EQUAL REQUIREMENT. The Windom Wetland Management District (WMD) has a brand name or equal requirement for a steel roof. This solicitation is for materials only.

This requirements documents details the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by-

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer;

and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

1 Product Features, brand name or equal Name of Item: Steel Roof Manufacturer: Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation Model Number: Image II 24GA or approved equal Salient Characteristics:

Materials for a 6,100 Square Foot Roof

• 6 each Titanium UDL 30 Underlament 10/SQ Rolls

• 10 each Titanium Hi-Temp Ice Water 2/SQ Rolls

• 6 pack ARROW 50624 3/8” x 3/8” T50 Crown Staple 1.25M (Brand name or equal)

• 1 each Image II 24 GA Roof Package or approved equal o Color: Weathered Copper o Concealed Fastener Roof Steel o Trims o Fasteners o Ridge Cap/Venting o Sealants/closures

Capabilities: The current asphalt shingles are 22 years old and are warping and cupping requiring yearly maintenance and replacement in areas. High winds have continually blown shingles off causing leaking into the building requiring a contractor to repair/patch the shingles that have blown off. A steel roof will provide a longer product life requiring less maintenance.

2. Delivery

Prices quoted must be FOB Destination

“F.o.b. destination” means --Free of expense to the Government delivered, on board the carrier’s conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee’s facility (plant, warehouse, store, lot, or other location to which shipment can be made) is located; and

Supplies shall be delivered to the destination consignee’s wharf (if destination is a port city and supplies are for export), warehouse unloading platform, or receiving dock, at the expense of the contractor. The Government shall not be liable for any delivery, storage, demurrage, accessorial, or other charges involved before the actual delivery (or “constructive placement” as defined in carrier tariffs) of the supplies to the destination, unless such charges are caused by an act or order of the Government acting in its contractual capacity. If rail carrier is used, supplies shall be delivered to the specified unloading platform of the consignee. If motor carrier (including “piggyback”) is used, supplies shall be delivered to truck tailgate at the unloading platform of the consignee, except when the supplies delivered meet the requirements of Item 568 of the National Motor Freight Classification for “heavy or bulky freight.” When supplies meeting the requirements of the referenced Item 568 are delivered, unloading (including movement to the tailgate) shall be performed by the consignee, with assistance from the truck driver, if requested.

If the contractor uses rail carrier or freight forwarder for less than carload shipments, the contractor shall ensure that the carrier will furnish tailgate delivery when required, if transfer to truck is required to complete delivery to consignee.

Contractor responsibilities. The contractor shall -- (1)(i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or

(ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements;

(2) Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading;

(3) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract;

(4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the contract;

(5) Furnish a delivery schedule and designate the mode of delivering carrier; and

(6) Pay and bear all charges to the specified point of delivery.

3. Delivery Location:

Product shall be delivered to the following location:

USFWS, Windom WMD 49663 Co Rd 17 Windom, MN 56101

4. Installation:

Installation, disposal of current asphalt shingles, and cleanup will be coordinated with a Great American Outdoor Act (GAOA) crew. This solicitation is for materials only no additional costs will be associated.

5. Technical Point of Contact (POC):

Todd Hauge Deputy Project Leader 507-831-2220 Ext. 12 (Office) 507-822-0326 (Cell) Todd_hauge@fws.gov

6. Delivery Instructions:

No later than three days prior to delivery, please contact the Point of Contact listed above, to arrange a specific time for delivery. Unloading the product is the sole responsibility of the delivery carrier. No labor or equipment will be provided by the government to unload the supplies.