Demo and remove old cooler. Install (1) new 20x20x10 Walk-in cooler with Refrigeration

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number RFQ-20-4389-Q0004 is issued as a request for quotations and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 2020-04. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 333415. The small business size standard is 500. This procurement is set aside for Total Small business concerns.

Demo and remove old cooler from site, provide and Install (1) new 20x20x10 Walk-in cooler with Refrigeration at site

Requirements

We need to replace a smaller walk in cooler set from Bldg. 22 located on 2288 Rainwater Rd. Tifton, GA 31793 with a bigger walk in cooler (20x20x10).

Job Description:

Completely disassemble old cooler units measuring approximately 10x8x6

Remove old coolers from site.

Provide and Install  (1) new 20x20x10 Walk-in cooler with Refrigeration with the followign specifications

One 20x20x10 Walk-in cooler with floor, recessed ramp, and roof cap. Entrance door shall be 4’ wide.

One 5 HP Refrigeration System which shall consist of (1) Condensing unit and (2) Evaporators. The evaporators shall have electric defrost. (Could offer options)

One Humidity Control System

One High Temp Visual Alert

Primary use is storing peanuts. We need to maintain temperature between 36 degrees and 43 degrees.

On site survey may be required to determine:

location of walk in cooler

materials of old walk in cooler (for removal and disposal)

Commercial power available

Misc. items

Site survey will be by appointment. Please contact Juan C. Gaytan at 229- 386-3496

Please submit your pricing information and three references with your final quote

The government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation

to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the specifications will be

most advantageous to the Government (Price and other factors considered

(Technical capability of items and Past Performance)).Winning offeror MUST

be registered in www.SAM.gov and have completed the representations and

certifications.

PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part

208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by

electronic funds transfer. Please note on your proposal if you will accept a

government purchase (MasterCard) card.

This solicitation incorporated the following FAR clauses, provisions and

addendums:

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial items, 52.212-2 Evaluation

-Commercial items, 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications-

Commercial items, 52-212-4 Contract Terms and conditions-commercial

items: 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statues

or executive orders-commercial items.

In adition, the following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation:

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer

52.232-36 Payment by Third Party

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any

standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale,

provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government.

Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the

Government's rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the

Governments's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this

contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract

shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The contractor

shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with its

response.

Responses are 14 days from the date this notice is published in the

Contracting opportunities by 2:00 PM EST time, September 04, 2020 at USDA

Agricultural Research Service, 2316 Rainwater Rd, Tifton, GA 31793 (or

PO Box 748, Tifton, GA 31793) or by e-mail at juan.gaytan@usda.gov.

POC Juan C. Gaytan, Purchasing Agent, 229-386-3496.