Replace Greenhouse Roof Panels

Added: Jun 08, 2016 11:34 pm The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plant Science Facility has a requirement for Replace Greenhouse Roof Panels at the Research Laboratory, Raleigh, NC.

Overview: See the attached Statement of Work for the complete requirement.

Solicitation #AG-32SC-S-16-R799152 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and will be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price purchase order. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions. All interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website to ensure they have the most current information (i.e. Amendments) for the solicitation. No paper solicitation will be available.

Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns: This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside.

The associated NAICS code is 238190, Other Building Finishing Contractors. The small business size standard is $15.0 Million.

Magnitude of the Project: Between $25,001 and $100,000

Period of Performance: 90 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed

Bonds: If the contract exceeds $30,000, the bidder to whom award is made shall furnish a payment security, which can be a payment bond or an alternative form per FAR 52.228-13 - Alternative Payment Protections, and AGAR 452.228-70 - Alternative Forms of Security.

Wages: The minimum wage rates, required by the Davis-Bacon Act, to be paid to the various classes of laborers and mechanics employed on this project are set forth in attachment 4, Davis Bacon Wage Determination.

Site Visit: An organized site visit will be conducted on June 14, 2016 at 10AM EST. The site visit will be held at the project location. Please contact Terri March at Terri.March@ars.usda.gov if interested in attending the site visit.

The site visit will be held for the purpose of providing contractors with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site which may be helpful in the preparation of offers. Attendance at this site visit is not mandatory for offer submission. However, failure to visit the site will not relieve or mitigate the successful contractor's responsibility and obligation to fully comply with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained and/or referenced in this document.

Questions: All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Patricia Jones, via email to Pat.Jones@ars.usda.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than 4pm EST, June 15, 2016.

Biobased Products: This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated products categories. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable; include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products. Also visit http://cfr.regstoday.com/7cfr3201.aspx to find the list of biobased designated items.

Quote Submission Instructions:

1. Read the solicitation in its entirety.

2. Quote submissions need to include a completed and signed copy of page one, the Standard Form 18 (SF-18), with a technical proposal. The quote should also include any other documentation deemed necessary, such as past performance references,
referenced on page 13.

3. Quotes must be submitted via email by 4:30 PM EST, June 24, 2016, to Patricia Jones at Pat.Jones@ars.usda.gov.