Janitorial Services, Houghton, MI
Awarded Award Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- AG-63PX-S-17-0006
- Agency
- Forest Service Research Service Northern Research Station Forest Research Service, Department of Agriculture
- Awarded
- to Bastian, David John
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- AG-63PX-P-17-0062 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 561720 Janitorial Services
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Usda Forest Service Houghton Houghton, Michigan 49931, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Added: Apr 20, 2017 4:18 pm
Documentation of Award
In accordance with FAR 13.106-3, the following is the basis for:
"Contracting Officer's Award Decision"
Solicitation No.: AG-63PX-S-17-0006
Supply/Service: Houghton, MI Janitorial Services
Contract/PO No.: AG-63PX-P-17-0062
Awarded To: DAVID J BASTIAN
Per FAR 13.106-3, prior to establishment of an award, the contracting officer must determine that the proposed price(s) is/are fair and reasonable. Whenever possible, base price reasonableness on competitive quotations or offers. However, when this is not possible, the determination may be based on market research; comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases; current price lists, catalogs, or advertisements; a comparison with similar items in a related industry; value analysis; personal knowledge of the item being purchased; comparison to an independent Government estimate; or any other reasonable basis.
(1) Award is based on Open Market buying reasonableness thru the use of Electronic Commerce.
(2) Award is determined reasonable based on:
(i) _X__ Market Research: RFQ posted to FedBizOpps.Gov
(ii) _X_ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.
(iii) ___ Current price lists, catalogs, or advertisements.
(iv) __ A comparison with similar items in a related industry
(v) ___ The contracting officer's personal knowledge of item being purchased:
(vi) _X__ Comparison to an independent Government estimate: ATTACHED
(vii) __ Other reasonable basis:
Best value is a process used in competitive contracting to select the most advantageous offer by evaluating and comparing factors in addition to cost or price. The best value approach gives the flexibility to consider innovative or individualized solutions to meet performance specifications and allows the source selection authority to exercise business judgment through a cost/technical tradeoff process. In general, the best value evaluation process includes three steps. First, each quote is evaluated on the basis of technical or other non-cost factors specified in the solicitation against pre-established evaluation criteria, and each quote's evaluated cost. Second, any required discussions are conducted with the offerors, the quotes are compared against each other and if necessary, a cost/technical tradeoff is performed. Third, the contract is awarded to the offeror providing the most advantageous alternative to the Government consistent with the solicitation evaluation criteria. This means that the lowest cost offer may not be the most advantageous to the Government.
For this fixed price contract, the best value evaluation is simply a price/cost analysis made by comparing the offered prices to ensure that a contract price would be fair and reasonable. A cost realism analysis review of the quotes involved determining whether the amount of resources (labor and material) proposed is consistent with the demands of the work which will actually be required. Price comparisons made with survey of competitive quotes received thru FedBizOpps.Gov. North Country Cleaning quote offers the Government lowest cost of offers received.
An informal analysis of prices or examination of the market indicates that the North Country Cleaning price is better than prices available in the market. North Country Cleaning has the unique knowledge and special capabilities needed for this project as being incumbent vendor. The past performance record of North Country Cleaning has been outstanding, they have vast experience in this area, proposed personnel are extraordinarily qualified, and the offeror proposes a price that is most advantageous. DETERMINATION based on FAR PART 13.
Justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer's knowledge and belief.
Contracting Officer: David Easter Date: 04/20/2017
Update #1 ·
Added: Apr 04, 2017 6:31 pm
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13, 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 number AG-63PX-S-17-0006 is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95, dated 1/13/2017.
The clauses and provisions referenced in this solicitation can be found in full text format at https://www.acquisition.gov
This requirement is being solicited as 100% Small Business Set-Aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 561720 (Janitorial Services) with a size standard of $18,000,000.00.
The USDA Forest Service, intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for the Houghton Janitorial Services (commercial services). The work is to be performed at the USDA Forest Service facilities located in Houghton, MI concerning office building and shop building. This procurement will be awarded for a base year (12 months) and contain four (4), one (1) year options, for a total of five (5) years. Period of performance for the base year is estimated for 1 May 2017 through 30 April 2018.
Price and Past Performance will be evaluated in accordance with in FAR 13.106-2(b) (1) & (3) (ii). Offerors shall provide past/present performance information for evaluation. Failure to provide any information may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award. Offerors shall provide three (3) references within the past five (5) years prior to the closing date of this solicitation. The government will evaluate the offeror's quality of performance and successful experience on custodial services similar and scope to this requirement. Of particular importance will be the offeror's demonstrated experience and performance relating to current or former customers. For the purpose of satisfying this requirement, types of past performance work that are essentially the same as this acquisition will be more relevant than types of work that are not similar.
The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition, offerors will include with their offer a completed copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3, Offer Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. The FAR clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition.
Proposals must be received by April 14, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. Central Time. All proposals shall be submitted electronically in accordance with the instructions listed in this combined synopsis /solicitation to David Easter at dceaster@fs.fed.us. It is the contractor's responsibility to monitor FBO for any amendments. If there are any amendments to this requirement, all amendments must be acknowledged, signed, and electronically submitted with the quote at time quotes are due. Award will be made as a whole to one offeror. Affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity is applicable to the resulting contract. All contractors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before award. Information on getting registered may be obtained by accessing the following internet website: https://www.sam.gov.
A site visit is encouraged and can be arranged by coordination with the Forest Service Point of Contact: Mr. Joe DesRochers, 410 Macinnes Drive, Houghton, MI 49931, phone: (906) 482-6303, ext. 15, email: jdesrochers@fs.fed.us.
Place of Performance: USDA Forest Service, 410 Macinnes Drive, Houghton, MI 49931
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AG-63PX-S-17-0006_HOUGHTON_JANITORIAL.pdf |
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