Mini excavator, snoqualmie ranger district

The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest intends to award a contract for purchase of one mini excavator. The mini excavator will be used by the personnel to work on Forest Service 4 X 4 trails. The equipment needs to be of sufficient size and type as specified below to accomplish these tasks in this environment. As a Federal Agency, we do not pay State or Local sales tax.



EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:



Operating weight: 4900 to 5400 lbs

Maximum Width: 60 Inches

Maximum Height: 8 Feet

Net Horsepower: 18-22

Zero Tail Swing

Maximum Digging Depth: 8-10 Feet

Maximum Reach at Ground Level: 13-16 Feet

Rubber Tracks

Hydraulic Thumb

Grading Blade

Working Lights

Drive Traveling Alarm

Dual Pattern Hydraulic Controls

Quick Couple Pin Style Release for Bucket Transfer

Hydraulic Hose Protectors

Canopy

12 Inch Width Bucket

18 Inch Width Standard Bucket

30 Inch Width Clean Out Bucket



DELIVERY DATE: The equipment is to be delivered or ready for pick up no later than June 18, 2010. (See Attachment 01 Schedule of Items)



TECHNICAL CONTACT: The technical contact project is Bob Pacific of the Enumclaw Office, Snoqualmie Ranger District, phone number (360)802-5310.



INTERESTED VENDORS: Offerors are to submit the following three items: 1) Pricing on Attachment 01 Schedule of Items; 2) Completed Attachment 02 the provision 52.212-3 Offerors Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items and 3) Brochure of proposed equipment that provides specifications of equipment and photos with its offer



RESPONSE DATE: All quotations along with received by May 14, 2010 by 4:00pm PST will be considered by the Government. Responses may be faxed to (425) 783-0129 or emailed to gamasters@fs.fed.us.



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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is AG-05M6-S-10-0041 and is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-40. The North American Classification System code is 333120 with a corresponding size standard of 750 employees. This project is a 100% set aside for small business concerns.

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

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

The following apply to this acquisition:

52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Dec 2008) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

52.222-19, Child LaborCooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009) (E.O. 13126).

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).

52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.225-1, Buy American ActSupplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

52.225-5, Trade Agreements (AUG 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).



OFFERS ARE DUE BY 4:00 PM PST MAY 14, 2010. OFFERS CAN BE FAXED TO (425) 783-0129, EMAILED TO gamasters@fs.fed.us OR MAILED TO MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, ATTN: CONTRACTING OFFICER, 2930 WETMORE AVENUE, STE 3A, EVERETT, WA 98201.