RECOVERY - Bridge and Culvert Maintenance on the Shoal Creek Ranger District of the National Forests in Alabama

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

RECOVERY Cleaning and maintenance of culverts on the Shoal Creek Ranger District in Alabama.

(I) 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.



(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number AG-4419-S-10-0199



(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33.



(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 115310, Support Activities for Forestry. The small business size standard is $7 Million.



(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s)/services:

Cleaning and maintenance of culverts including clearing and grubbing, approach and warning sign removal and replacement, surface reconditioning at deck joints, guardrail repair, and graffiti and debris removal at approximately 17 bridge and culver sites located on the Shoal Creek Ranger District of the National Forests in Alabama.

(VI) Detailed description of requirements is included in attached statement of work. A prebid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. CST on December 2, 2009, at the Shoal Creek Ranger Station. The Ranger Station is located at the intersection of US Hwy. 78 and Alabama Hwy. 281.



(VII) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: All work will be performed on the Shoal Creek Ranger District in Cleburne and Calhoun Counties, Alabama. Performance time for this project is 40 calendar days.



(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offerors are instructed to submit references including contact name and number for similar work completed as well as a description of the equipment intended for use on this project. The attached Evaluation Questionnaire may be used to provide this information.



(IX) Offers will be evaluated on their past performance and experience with similar projects in addition to the price offered. A form for providing this information is attached and may be used to provide this information.



(X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (June 2009), with its quote or complete the Representations and Certifications on line at http://orca.bpn.gov .



(XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009), applies to this acquisition



(XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (June 2009) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 3, 4, 8i, 19, 21, 20, 22, 23, and 39.

The following clauses under subparagraph (c) apply: 1



(XIII) This solicitation is issued under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and all requirements of the Act apply including the requirement to register and report at www.federalreporting.gov. The appropriate clauses are included under subparagraph (b) above.





(XIV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 4:00 P.M. EST on December 14, 2009. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Christy Smith. The fax number is 404-347-3597 and email address is cgsmith02@fs.fed.us. Quotes may be submitted on the attached pricing schedule. Be sure to include the information requested in (VIII) above with your quote.



(XV) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Christy Smith at 404-347-0308, email address cgsmith02@fs.fed.us. Questions regarding the actual work and conditions should be directed to Timothy Burton at tburton@fs.fed.us or 256-463-2272 Ext. 118.