Trabuco Holy Jim Dam Demolition Project

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 project consists of demolition, clearing of demolished material to allow for stream flow.  Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment and material to accomplish the work under this project. There is no roaded access to the project site, therefore a walking excavator (also known as“Spider Excavator”)  is required to complete project work.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a "request for quotations (RFQ).” The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238910, with a small business size standard of $16.5M.

Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (OCT 2018)
2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (DEC 2019) 

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (OCT 2018)

ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ON STANDARD FORM 1449).

The following clauses are added to the terms and conditions in FAR 52.212-4:

FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

FAR 52.232-39 UNENFORCABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

FAR 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executives Orders (JAN 2020)

52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

A site visit will be held on Thursday, March 19, at 10:00 am.  You may meet at the intersection of Trabuco Creek Road and Live Oak Canyon Road (see attached maps, Trabuco Creek Road at Live Oak Canyon Road - Maps 1 and 2, for meeting location). Note: A closure order is currently in place with a locked gate going into the canyon.  In addition, there may be little or no cell phone reception in the canyon, depending upon your service provider.  Please contact Kirsten Winter at 858-674-2956 or kirsten.winter@usda.gov to confirm your attendance.

Questions/clarifications regarding the RFQ shall be submitted to cree.prevost@usda.gov no later than March 23, 2020, 1:00 pm Pacific. Please ensure questions/clarifications are received before the suspense date. Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Pacific Time, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592.  Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).  E-mailed quotes will be accepted at cree.prevost@usda.gov.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Cree Prevost, cree.prevost@usda.gov.

Amendment 0001 extends the Response Date to Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 2:00 pm Pacific. Refer to amendment for revised Schedule of Items and changes to evaluation factors outlined in FAR 52.212-2.