- Highway Equipment (Water Tower)

Added: May 12, 2009 2:34 pm The Bureau of Indian Affairs, intends to purchase the following: 12,000 Gallon Portable Water Tower. Tank Specifications and dimensions: 8'-6" diameter x 30' 2 " long 1/4 wall A-36 steel; 4" automatic fill line with overfill protection valve; 12" discharge to maximize flow; chain actuated 12" butterfly valve on discharge; and internal and external ladder.

Hydraulic system: 6.5 hp commercial gasoline engine, with a close coupled hydraulic pump to operate the lift cylinder including quick disconnect hose system, two 5" diameter hydraulic life cylinder and two lever control system.

Tank stand: 6"x3/8" square tubing runners making up the base, 6 each 5" & 6" schedule 80 upright supports lock in place with pins. Mobility: 25000# rated axle, self adjusting brakes, duel 11.00-22.5 14 ply tires mounted to 10 hole bud wheels, Department of Transportation compliant lighting and fender & mud flaps.

Two (2) ea $ ___________; one (1) Freight $________; and one (1) Applicable Taxes $________;. Quote to include FOB Destination delivery to Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Transportation, Force Account Section, 8 miles south of Farmington, NM, Highway 371 at N3003 Junction, Block 6 Shop, no later than 45 days after award.

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 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. RMN00090064 herein cited as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The items will be procured under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-30. This acquisition is a small business set-aside. NAICS Code: 332420, Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees.

In accordance with DIAR 1452.210-70 and FAR 52.211-6, the items in this solicitation are identified as brand name or equal.

Award will be made at a fair and reasonable price to the responsive and responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the requirements herein will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

DELIVERY: After notice of award the Contractor will have until 45 calendar days, to deliver the equipment to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Transportation, Force Account Section, 8 miles south of Farmington, NM, Highway 371 at N3003 Junction, Block 6 Shop, Attention: Danny Peshlakai at (505) 327-7371.

INSPECTION: Inspection will be conducted when delivered to Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Transportation, Force Account Section, 8 miles south of Farmington, NM, Highway 371 at N3003 Junction, Block 6 Shop, Attention: Danny Peshlakai at (505) 327-7371. Water Tower must past inspection before acceptance.





CONTRACT CLAUSES: The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications 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. In paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-5 the following applies: FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553); FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Pub. L.108-77, 108-78). In paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-5(b), the Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive order applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644); FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d); FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332); and FAR 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds (April 1984) and DIAR 1452.204-70, Release of Claims - Department of the Interior applies to this acquisition. The Federal Acquisition Regulations clauses and provisions are available in the Internet at: http://www.arnet.gov/far or may be requested from the Contracting Officer.

Signed and dated quotes, along with a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, are due at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Regional Office, Division of Acquisition, Attention: Mary Jim, P. O. Box 1060, Gallup, New Mexico 87305 by close of business May 19, 2009. Quotes submitted by facsimile and email will be accepted. Any further questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Mary Jim, Contract Specialist, at (505) 863-8266, by fax at (505) 863-8382 or by email at mary.jim@bia.gov. All contractors submitting quotes must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to receive contracts and purchase orders from the Federal Government pursuant to FAR Clause 52.204-7. To register or learn more about the CCR, go to: http://www.ccr.gov.