Flex-wing Rotary Mower

Added: May 25, 2011 3:05 pm  

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued separately. Solicitation IBM11Q0006 is being issued in a Request for Quotes format.

This solicitation document and its incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-50.

IBM11Q0006 is a total set-aside acquisition for small businesses. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423820, with a corresponding small business standard of 100 employees. Only offers from small businesses will be considered for this solicitation.

Description:

The international Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) is seeking price quotes for:

Four (4) each Rhino 20-foot flex-wing rotary mowers or equal. Salient characteristics: cutting width 20 feet, cutting height 2 - 14 inches, blade overlap 6 inches, cutting Capacity 4-1/2" diameter material (max); main frame deck thickness 10 Gauge, wheels/tires six recapped used airplane tires 22 ply and 15" wheels, blade carrier reinforced pan, blades ½" x 4" updraft, chain guards front and rear single chain guards, side skirts and skid shoes Bolt-on, replaceable, self-leveling height adjustment Hydraulic Cylinder, deck rings.  Power Train: main driveline; CAT 6, Constant Velocity, 1-3/4" 6 spline, 540 PTO Heavy-Duty Input Driveline shall be 1-3/4", 6 spline, Gearboxes Splitter - 325 HP min, center and wings 285 HP min. Options: Pintle Hitch Assembly, Three (3) sets of Service, Parts and Operators Manuals, Mower Fully Assembled. Extended Warranty: Provide the maximum extended warranty.

Delivery of the equipment shall be F.O. B. Destination within 120 days of contract award to the American Dam Office, 2616 W. Paisano Drive, El Paso, TX 79922.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition (FAR provisions and clauses are available for review at http://www.arnet.gov/far).

Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Paragraph (a) of this provision is hereby replaced with the following: Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-price evaluation factors. The non-price evaluation factors and their acceptability standard are: (1) Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement.

Interested vendors shall complete and return a copy of provision of 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items or update and complete ORCA online.

The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to the acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

Vendors are required to register or update their registration on the Central Contractor Registration website at www.ccr.gov. This registration is required to receive contract award and will facilitate payment. Offers are due for this combined synopsis/solicitation by (June 21, 2011, 1600 MST). Mailing address is IBWC, Attn:  ACQ (Sylvia Grindstaff), 4171 N. Mesa, Bldg C 100, El Paso, TX  79902.  No fax or email quotes will be accepted.

For information regarding this RFQ contact Sylvia Grindstaff (915) 832-4121 or email Sylvia.Grindstaff@ibwc.gov .  END of combined synopsis/solicitation.