Mold Remediation

Section A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

A.1 General Information
Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis
Solicitation Number: 12-F430-18-B-0001
Posted Date: 7/12/2018

Current Response Date: 8/8/2018

Product or Service Code: F108 - Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup, and Disposal Services
Set Aside: N/A
NAICS Code: 562910 - Remediation Services

A.2 Contracting Office Address
International Institute for Tropical Forestry
ATTN: Amelia Davila
1201 Ceiba Jardin Botanica Sur
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00926

A.3 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; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bids (IFB). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-99 effective 6-15-2018.

The Contracting Office at the International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) intends to award a fixed-price contract to provide commercial services, providing for all labor, equipment, materials, services, supervision, management and transportation necessary to complete the environmental remediation services for IITF in accordance with the below Scope of Work (SOW).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 562910 - Remediation Services, with a small business size standard of $20.5 million or 750 employees.

Set-Aside Requirement: The Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation.

A.4 SITE VISIT: The site visit will be held on Tuesday 7/24/2018 at 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time at the International Institute of Tropical Forestry, HQ Bldg., 1201 Ceiba Jardin Botanica Sur San Juan, Puerto Rico 00926, (see Statement of Work). Vendors are required to contact the Contracting Officer, Amelia Davila at (787) 764-7280 ameliadavila@fs.fed.us to sign up for the site visit. Bidders shall meet Ms Davila in the foyer of the HQ Bldg.

* Per FAR clause 52.237-1 - Site Visit, interested prospective bidders are urged and expected to inspect the site prior to submission of bids. *

You are reminded that representatives from your company SHALL NOT contact any IITF employee to discuss this IFB during this IFB process. All questions and concerns regarding this IFB shall be directed to Mike Belovsky, the Contract Specialist.

A.5 BIDDERS QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this IFB must be in writing and may be sent by e‐mail to jbelovsky@fs.fed.us. Questions must be received no later than Tuesday 7/31/2018 at 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. No further questions will be accepted after that date and time.

A.6 ANSWERS TO BIDDERS QUESTIONS: Answers to vendor questions will be posted on FBO no later than Friday 8/3/2018 by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

A.7 BID SUBMISSION: Bids are due on/or before Wednesday 8/8/2018 by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Bids shall be sent by e‐mail "only" to the Contract Specialist (Mike Belovsky) at jbelovsky@fs.fed.us. The Government will award a Firm Fixed-Price Contract to provide commercial services resulting from this IFB to the responsible bidder whose bid is the Lowest Price.

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