Demolition of two residential structures

Added: Feb 26, 2016 12:47 pm 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. Solicitation number AG-32SC-S-16-1000JD is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-86. This solicitation will be a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), with a small business size standard of $15.0 Million.

This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN):

0001) Demolition of two residential structures

Specifications: See attached Performance Work Statement and other attachments.

The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA ARS Canal Point, FL 33438 and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their proposal in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. The following documents shall be submitted:

1) Cost - Total cost, on a firm-fixed price basis, for this project.

2) Technical Proposal - The technical proposal shall include the following:

a) name and qualifications of the on-site Supervisor or Competent Person who is fully qualified in all aspects of safe work practices and procedures with lead containing materials and has or will have completed a training course that covers all topics required by 29 CFR 1926.62 within the previous year prior to the commencement of lead related work;

b) proof of licensing in Florida for asbestos abatement planning and asbestos abatement; and

c) name and qualifications of the Private Qualified Person that will prepare the Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan.

3) Past Performance/Experience - Complete the attached Past Performance Evaluation Sheet for three (3) recent (within 5 years of the closing date of this RFP) and relevant (similar in scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this RFP requires) projects.

Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email all proposals to josh.dobereiner@ars.usda.gov.

The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). LPTA means the expected outcome of the acquisition that results from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Cost, (2) Technical, and (3) Past Performance/Experience.

INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and accepted at destination.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management; FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting; FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror; FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting; AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries; FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; AGAR 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (filled in as follows: Cost, Technical, and Past Performance); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; FAR 52.219-27 Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements; FAR 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds; FAR 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records; FAR 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees; FAR 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements; FAR 52.222-11 Subcontracts; FAR 52.222-12 Contract Termination--Debarment; FAR 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations; FAR 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards; FAR 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity Employment; FAR 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-1 Buy American--Supplies; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225-25 Prohibitions on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Reps and Certs; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract; FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities; FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements; FAR 52.236-12 Cleaning Up; FAR 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.

Quotes must be received no later than 11:00AM Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Friday, March 4, 2016. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.