Class 5 Gravel

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This request incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-40. The requirement is being solicited using simplified acquisition procedures. The NAICS code is 212321. The small business size standard is 500 employees.

The Bureau of Reclamation requires Class 5 gravel to maintain the public roads around Heart Butte Reservoir. The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose total offer represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Prices must include all costs for labor, materials and equipment necessary to furnish and deliver the gravel.

BID SCHEDULE - The Bureau of Reclamation has a requirement for 5,000 ton of Class 5 gravel as classified in accordance with ND Highway Department Standards and Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Offeror must provide documentation of arachaeological clearance for all gravel pits/sources used in obtaining the gravel in order to be eligible for award. Gravel shall be free of metal and other debris.

DELIVERY (FOB) - Gravel shall be delivered and spread on roads within 5 miles of the Heart Butte Reservoir headquarters located about 15 miles north of Elgin, North Dakota, in Grant County. Gravel will be bladed by Reclamation.

LEGAL OBLIGATIONS - The contractor shall be responsible for the observance of law, ordinances, statutes, and regulations pertaining to the hauling of gravel products.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES - The FAR provisions/clauses listed below apply to this acquisition [Clauses may be viewed on the Internet at http:///www.acquisition.gov/far]. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, with paragraph (b) clauses indicated by number 18, 19, 20, 29, and 34. FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items must be completed on-line at www://orca.bpn.gov.

QUOTATION SUBMISSION - The deadline for receipt of quotes 5:00 p.m. CDT on May 27. Quotes may be submitted electronically, by fax, or by mail to: Elaine Felchle, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 1017, Bismarck, ND 58502, or for expedited delivery, 304 East Broadway Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501. Questions and/or quotes may be faxed to (701) 250-4326 or e-mailed to efelchle@usbr.gov. Quotes must include, at a minimum, unit prices, extended prices, item description as detailed above, prompt payment terms, and name, phone number, and address of your point of contact. Please include your company's DUNS number (available from Dun and Bradstreet at 855-705-5711) and your Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN) with your quote.

The combined synopsis/solicitation is posted at http://ideasec.nbc.gov. In order to be eligible to receive an award, the vendor must be registered at Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.gov) and On-Line Representations and Certifications (https://orca.bpn.gov).

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation if it is in the best interest of the Government.