Landscaping Supplies for Mirmar-Ft. Rosecrans Natl Cem

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information Document Type:

Combined Solicitation/Synopsis

Solicitation Number:

36C78618Q0370

Posted Date:

05-29-2018

Original Response Date:

06-12-2018

Current Response Time:

5:00pm(PST)

Set Aside:

Small Business

NAICS Code:

444220



Contracting Office Address

Department of Veterans Affairs

National Cemetery Administration Pacific District

1301 Clay Street, Suite 1230 North

Oakland CA 94612-5209

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. The Associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 444220.

The National Cemetery Administration Pacific District is seeking quotes from Small Business that are qualified to provide landscape supplies as per the Statement of Work. at Miramar/ Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

STATEMENT OF WORK FT. ROSECRANS NC COMPLEX LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES AND PRICE/COSTS



PRICE SCHEDULE: The contractor shall procure and deliver materials to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego CA 92122; and Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 on an as-needed basis.



All materials will be in accordance with the Description/Specifications/Statement of Work, contained in this contract. National Cemetery Administration National Shrine Commitment Operational Standards and Measures (Version 5.1 July 2014 or the most current version); Handbook 3130: the most current Organizational Analysis and Improvement Guide (OAI). Copies of these documents may be obtained from the cemetery director, Rex Kern, (Tel.: 858.658.7366).



All materials will be delivered to the respective cemeteries as needed. No backorder of material is acceptable. Delivery charges will be a flat fee.



The base contract performance period is from Date of Award, through September 30, 2018 with four (4) one-year options beginning on October 1 through September 30, if exercised.



Base Year: Date of Award to September 30, 2018

CLIN

ITEM

EST. QTY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

0001         

Landscape materials









0001a      

Amended topsoil 60/25/10/5 sandy loam/fir shavings/compost/manure

450

CY

$

$

0001b      

Decorative bark mulch -brown in color 1" to 3"

550

CY

$

$

0001c       

River rock (cobble) 1" - 3" multi-color

200

CY

$

$

0001d       

River rock (cobble) 3" - 6" multi-color

200

CY

$

$

0001e

Decorative Gravel - 3/4" to 1"

150

CY

$

$



TOTAL 0001







$













0002       

DELIVERY CHARGES

1

JOB



$















TOTAL CLINS 0001 AND 0002







$





Option Year 1: October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019

CLIN

ITEM

EST. QTY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

1001         

Landscape materials









1001a      

Amended topsoil 60/25/10/5 sandy loam/fir shavings/compost/manure

450

CY

$

$

1001b      

Decorative bark mulch -brown in color 1" to 3"

550

CY

$

$

1001c       

River rock (cobble) 1" - 3" multi-color

200

CY

$

$

1001d       

River rock (cobble) 3" - 6" multi-color

200

CY

$

$

1001e

Decorative Gravel - 3/4" to 1"

150

CY

$

$



TOTAL 1001







$













1002       

DELIVERY CHARGES

1

JOB



$















TOTAL CLINS 1001 AND 1002







$







Option Year 2: October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020

CLIN

ITEM

EST. QTY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

2001         

Landscape materials









2001a      

Amended topsoil 60/25/10/5 sandy loam/fir shavings/compost/manure

450

CY

$

$

2001b      

Decorative bark mulch -brown in color 1" to 3"

550

CY

$

$

2001c       

River rock (cobble) 1" - 3" multi-color

200

CY

$

$

2001d       

River rock (cobble) 3" - 6" multi-color

200

CY

$

$

2001e

Decorative Gravel - 3/4" to 1"

150

CY

$

$



TOTAL 2001







$













2002       

DELIVERY CHARGES

1

JOB



$















TOTAL CLINS 2001 AND 2002







$







Option Year 3: October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021

CLIN

ITEM

EST. QTY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

3001         

Landscape materials









3001a      

Amended topsoil 60/25/10/5 sandy loam/fir shavings/compost/manure

450

CY

$

$

3001b      

Decorative bark mulch -brown in color 1" to 3"

550

CY

$

$

3001c       

River rock (cobble) 1" - 3" multi-color

200

CY

$

$

3001d       

River rock (cobble) 3" - 6" multi-color

200

CY

$

$

3001e

Decorative Gravel - 3/4" to 1"

150

CY

$

$



TOTAL 3001







$













3002       

DELIVERY CHARGES

1

JOB



$















TOTAL CLINS 3001 AND 3002







$







Option Year 4: October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022

CLIN

ITEM

EST. QTY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

4001         

Landscape materials









4001a      

Amended topsoil 60/25/10/5 sandy loam/fir shavings/compost/manure

450

CY

$

$

4001b      

Decorative bark mulch -brown in color 1" to 3"

550

CY

$

$

4001c       

River rock (cobble) 1" - 3" multi-color

200

CY

$

$

4001d       

River rock (cobble) 3" - 6" multi-color

200

CY

$

$

4001e

Decorative Gravel - 3/4" to 1"

150

CY

$

$



TOTAL 4001







$













4002       

DELIVERY CHARGES

1

JOB

$

$















TOTAL CLINS 4001 AND 4002







$



SUMMARY TOTALS

ESTIMATED TOTAL



BASE YEAR: Date of Award through September 30, 2018

$

OPTION YEAR 1: October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019

$

OPTION YEAR 2: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020

$

OPTION YEAR 3: October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021

$

OPTION YEAR 4: October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022

$



Total Base and all Option Years Estimated Cost:

$



NOTE: The quantities given are only estimates of materials to be delivered. The Contractor shall be paid only for orders placed by the COR and actually provided.



DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / WORK STATEMENT

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE



The Contractor shall provide all materials at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery and Fort Rosecrans Annex at Miramar MCAS. Specific locations for delivery of material and supplies are as follows:



Cemetery

Address

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106

Fort Rosecrans Annex (Miramar)

5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122



GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS



MATERIALS PROVIDED: The Contractor shall provide the following materials and supplies on an as-needed basis.



AMENDED TOPSOIL

A. Amended Topsoil: A homogeneous mixture consisting of 60% sandy loam topsoil/ 25% fir shavings / 10% compost / 5% manure by weight.

1. Topsoil: ASTM D 5268, Sandy Loam, pH range of 5.5 to 7, a minimum of 2 percent organic material content; free of stones 1 inch (25 mm) or larger in any dimension and other extraneous materials harmful to plant growth.

a. Topsoil Source: Import topsoil or manufactured topsoil from off-site sources. Obtain topsoil displaced from naturally well-drained construction or mining sites where topsoil occurs at least 4 inches (100 mm) deep; do not obtain from agricultural land, bogs or marshes.

2. Compost: Well-composted, stable, and weed-free organic matter, pH range of 5.5 to 8; moisture content 35 to 55 percent by weight; 100 percent passing through 1/2-inch (13-mm) sieve; soluble salt content of 5 to 10 decisiemens/m; not exceeding 0.5 percent inert contaminants and free of substances toxic to plantings; and as follows:

a. Organic Matter Content: 50 to 60 percent of dry weight.

b. Feedstock: Agricultural, food, or industrial residuals; biosolids; yard trimmings; or source-separated or compostable mixed solid waste.

3. Fir Shavings: Decomposed, nitrogen-treated sawdust, ground bark, or wood waste; of uniform texture, free of chips, stones, sticks, soil, or toxic materials.

4. Manure: Well-rotted, unleached, stable or cattle manure containing not more than 25 percent by volume of straw, sawdust, or other bedding materials; free of toxic substances, stones, sticks, soil, weed seed, and material harmful to plant growth.

MULCHES

A. Organic Mulch: Free from deleterious materials and suitable as a top dressing of trees and shrubs, consisting of one of the following:

1. Type: Decorative bark, brown, 1 to 3 , free of any weeds or pests, similar in color and texture to the existing mulch.

B. Mineral Mulch: Hard, durable stone, washed, free of loam, sand, clay, and other foreign substances, of following type, size range, and color:

1. Type 1: Crushed Granite.

a. Size Range: 3/4 inch (maximum), 1/4 inch (minimum).

b. Color: Uniform readily available natural gravel color range to match existing.



2. Type 2: Rounded Riverbed Cobble.

a. Size Range: 1 inch (minimum) to 3 inch (maximum).

b. Color: Multi-color to match existing materials.

3. Type 3: Rounded Riverbed Cobble.

a. Size Range: 3 inch (minimum) to 6 inch (maximum).

b. Color: Multi-color to match existing materials.



(End of Work Statement)



The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.203-11, Certification & Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

2. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (April, 2014)

3. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (November 2013)

4. FAR 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture

5. FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest

6. VAAR 852.246-7, Guarantee

7. VAAR 852.252-70, Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated By Reference

a. VAAR 852.252-70 includes the following provisions that must be completed by the offeror:

1. FAR 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters

2. FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports

3. FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance

4. FAR 52.225-4, Buy American Act Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act Certificate Alternate III (Nov 2012)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.\

The Contracting Officer s address is:

National Cemetery Administration

75 Barrett Heights Road, Ste 309

Stafford, VA 22556

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (JAN 2017)

The following clauses are included as addenda to FAR 52.212-4:

a. FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) *30 calendar days

b. FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) * 30; 60; Five years

b. FAR 52.202-1 Definitions

FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities

FAR 52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government

FAR 52.203-12 Limitation of Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper

FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference

VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising

VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

VAAR 852.246-71, Inspection

2. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (January, 2018)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

Subparagraphs (b)(4), (b)(8), (b)(14)(ii), (b)(19), (b)(25), (b)(28 34), (b)(40), (b)(42), (b)(44)(iv), (b)(46), (b)(52)

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All quoters shall submit 1 (one) copy of their technical and price quote (On a SF 1449) via email to the CO.

Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11, required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract.

This is a Small Business set-aside for supplies as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

All inquiries shall be made to the Purchasing Agent:

Valentin Saucedo, valentin.saucedo@va.gov

Oakland Memorial Service Network

1301 Clay Street, Suite 1230 North

Oakland, CA 94612-5209

NLT, June 12, 2018, at 5:00pm (PST).

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

E-mailed submissions are accepted and are the preferred form of submission. Receipt will be verified by the date/time stamp on fax or e-mail.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing via e-mail; valentin.sauedo@va.gov to the Purchasing Agent, (510-637-6288).

End of Document