RECOVERY - IDIQ for Trails Maintenance on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in Georgia

RECOVERY Trail Maintenance and Restoration on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in Georgia.



(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. This solicitation is expected to result in multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts.



(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number AG-4419-S-10-0131. Three (3) sample tasks are included and will be used for pricing information. These three tasks will be awarded along with the Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contracts.



(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/services:



Maintenance of non-motorized trails on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests.

(VI) Detailed description of requirements for the IDIQ contracts is included in attached statement of work. Detailed requirements for each of the three(3) task orders are also attached.



A prebid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM, November 30, 2009 at Aska Trails trailhead parking area at Deep Gap on Aska Road. Directions to the site are included in Attachment #1 Aska Trail Maintenance.



(VII) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: The base term of each IDIQ contract awarded will be one year from date of award. Option years may be awarded up to a total of five years for each awarded contract.



(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes on the three (3) tasks included, offerors are instructed to submit (1) a list of similar contracts completed within the last 3 years with a description of the work, the contract value, and contact information for reference purposes (2) Number of employees to be used on these projects, (3) List of type of equipment and number of pieces of equipment to be used on these projects, and (4) tasks included in this work that you would subcontract.



(IX) Offers will be evaluated on past performance, technical capability, and the price quoted. Technical capability includes (1) experience in this type work, (2) equipment available for use on this project and (3) amount of work to be subcontracted and quality of subs. For this solicitation, past performance and technical capability are somewhat more important thanto price.



(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. (CHECK THESE TO BE SURE THEY APPLY TO YOUR SOL)



The following clauses under subparagraph (c) apply: 1



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.



(XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: None



(XIV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 4:00 PM 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. Hardcopy quotes may be sent to USDA Forest Service - EROC East, 1720 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. Price quotes should be included on the attached schedules for each of the three task orders. 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 work should be directed to Jimmy Gaudry at 770-297-3066.