Limestone

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
HSFE06-17-Q-0006
LIMESTONE
AMENDMENT #1

DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.106, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Joint Field Office (JFO) Baton Rouge, LA is releasing this combined synopsis/solicitation electronically only. This electronic version of the Request for Quote (RFQ) is the official version for this acquisition. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested. Offerors are encouraged to check the Federal Business Opportunity (FEDBIZOPS) website at http://www.fedbizops.gov for any amendments to this combined synopsis/solicitation. All questions must be in writing and received by the Contracting Office no later than 12 noon, Tuesday, December 13, 2016. No telephonic requests will be accepted. The email address for submission of all questions is Neddra.tucker@fema.dhs.gov. All responses to questions will be posted by way of an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation to the FEDBIZOPS websites no later than 12 noon, Tuesday, December 13, 2016. All questions must be addressed to the Contracting Officer/Specialist only. Any other official may disqualify the offeror from submission of a quote. NO EXCEPTIONS. Quotes are due no later than 2:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Offerors shall submit a copy of their quote and the Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3).

Solicitation Number HSFE06-17-Q-0006 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) and is 100% set aside for Local Louisiana Small Businesses. The award will be a Firm Fixed Price multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Award date is expected to be no later than Monday, December 19, 2016. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 2015-01. The NAICS code assigned to this project is 423320 "Brick, Stone and Related Construction Material" and the size standard is $5,000,000. The requirement is for the FEMA JFO DR-4277 LA, Baton Rouge and related sites.

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR FEMA JFO BATON ROUGE LIMESTONE

I. Background
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Joint Field Office (JFO) objective is to administer the full range of Stafford Act programs in an efficient and timely manner, and respond to emerging needs that are vital to Louisiana's recovery. This blanket purchase agreement (BPA) could be utilized at various FEMA sites in Louisiana to support disaster DR-4277-LA efforts but the main dump location is Sherwood Staging located at 2695 N. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. Individual task orders will specify the number of tons for each requirement.

II. Scope
The contractor shall provide all equipment, personnel, transportation and supervision required to provide the limestone specified in Section III. The order and quantity of limestone will be on an as needed basis to the commercial site, Sherwood Staging Yard, 2695 N. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. The contractor shall have the loads of limestone available and ready for delivery within 24 hours of task order issuance.

III. Material Specifications
Limestone
The contractor shall provide limestone that meets the following minimum specifications:
1. #610 grade limestone
2. #57 grade limestone

IV. Pricing
The contractor shall price each line item per ton within the fifty (50) mile radius of 2695 N. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA and price per mile outside of the fifty (50) mile radius of the above address.

V. Period of Performance
The period of performance shall be one (1) year from date of award with one (1) year options to exercise or cancel if at the best interest of the Government. Contractor shall provide annual pricing for each option and can provide discount pricing from the base year.

VI. Place of Performance
The contractor shall provide the limestone as stated on task order to Sherwood Staging Site located at 2695 N. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70814.


VII. INVOICES

A summary invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period and for which payment has not been received. Copies of delivery tickets are needed to support these invoices.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 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, paragraph (a). The clauses identified in paragraph (b) are included in the "Additional Terms and Conditions" attached to this posting. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far.

Vendors must be currently registered and have a valid certification in the Online Representation & Certification Application (https://orca.bpn.gov) as well as have a current System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov before an award can be issued.

Solicitation closing date is December 14, 2016. All quotes must be received by 2:00 noon Central Standard Time. Any questions pertaining to this solicitation must be addressed to: neddra.tucker@fema.dhs.fema.gov