SOLICITATION NOTICE
87 -- Hay - Palomino Valley in Reno, NV
- Notice Date
- 4/22/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- BLM NATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER BC660, BLDG 50, DFC, PO BOX 25047 DENVER CO 80225
- ZIP Code
- 80225
- Solicitation Number
- NAB040079
- Response Due
- 5/25/2004
- Archive Date
- 4/22/2005
- Point of Contact
- Steven Santoro Contracting Officer 3032363518 Steven_Santoro@blm.gov;
- E-Mail Address
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- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- BLM Invitation for Bids, NAB040079, 2,400 TONS OF GOOD QUALITY ALFALFA HAY TO BE DELIVERED TO BLM PALOMINO VALLEY HOLDING FACILITY IN RENO, NV. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number NAB030079 applies and is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the following requirement: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Wild Horse and Burro Center at Palomino Valley has a requirement for 2,400 tons of alfalfa hay, 2004 second cutting. REQUIREMENTS: GENERAL: The alfalfa hay shall be 95% alfalfa with not more than 5% grasses (per bale). No Bermuda hay will be allowed. All hay shall be used for food for domestic animals, cured, cut, and stored for fodder. BALE REQUIREMENTS: The bales shall be provided in accordance with the following specifications: 1) Shall be cut with crimper and baled with 3-strands of wire, or 3-strands of RAT and rot-proof twine. 2) Shall weigh no less than 100 pounds and no more than 140 pounds. 3) Shall not be baled in "round bales" (round bales will be rejected). 4) Shall not be ragged, have varying lengths, have wires or twine of unequal tension, or be broken. 5) Shall not consist of bales that are on top or bottom of stacks stored outside. 6) Shall not be rain damaged. ITEM 0001: Alfalfa Hay - Palomino Valley, NV. Hay must be provided in accordance with the following specifications: 1) Shall be 95% alfalfa with not more than 5% grasses (per bale). 2) Shall be suitable for food for domestic animals, cured, cut, and stored for fodder. 3) Shall be from 2004 crop second cutting. 4) Shall be domestically grown. 5) Shall be leafy, green, well cured, properly stored and free of dust, mold, or heating. 6) Shall be free of any Russian Thistle or prickly herb, "Cheat" grass, and any other weed or grass not considered healthy forage for domestic animals. 7) Shall not contain more than 5% grasses (per bale). 8) Shall not have any bearded grain or any forage plant containing long awns (spikelets). Deliveries shall be coordinated with the Palomino Valley Holding Facility and in accordance with the following schedule: 1,200 tons between August 1, 2004 and August 15, 2004 1,200 tons between September 1, 2004 and September 15, 2004 UNLOADING: The hay shall be delivered, unloaded, and stacked by the contractor to the following location: National Wild Horse and Burro Placement Center at Palomino Valley (PVC) 15780 State Route #445 Reno, Nevada 89510 The Contractor shall be responsible for unloading and stacking the hay bales under the hay shed and in other designated areas at PVC. The bales shall be stacked not less than 8 tiers high or more than 13 tiers high. All bales placed on the ground need to be on edge, to reduce hay loss. Three (3) work days prior to shipping the alfalfa, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at PVC the following: a. Anticipated shipment date; b. Anticipated total tonnage to be shipped; and c. The name of the carrier responsible for the shipment. Delivery at the PVC corrals shall be made between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., local time, Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and national holidays. If an emergency occurs, deliveries may be requested for a Saturday, Sunday, or national holiday, provided the Contractor notifies the COR on the preceding Friday and/or within the preceding work day of the delivery. The Contractor shall provide weigh tickets to the COR (John Neill) upon hay delivery. The COR will use weigh tickets to verify the tonnage shipped prior to inspection and eventual acceptance of each shipment. The Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual quantity shipped. All hay shall be transported using standard commercial practices for the shipment of hay, in vehicles compliant with local, State and Federal regulations concerning the transport of hay. This is a 100% set-aside for small business. The standard NAICS classification is 111940. Size standard is $.75 million. The following provisions and Clauses apply to this announcement: FAR clauses 52.212-1 and 3 thru 5 are applicable and this synopsis/solicitation incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-22. Addendum to 52.212-5: 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT, WITH ALTERNATE 1; 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT - Firm Fixed Unit Price; 52.216-5; 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS; 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING; 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES; 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY; 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS; 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES; 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS; 52.225-13 RESTRICTION ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES; 52.225-16 SANCTIONED EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRY SERVICES; 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION; 52.211-16 VARIATION IN QUANTITY (a) A variation in the quantity of any item called for by this contract will not be accepted unless the variation has been caused by conditions of loading, shipping, or packing, or allowances in manufacturing process, and then only to the extent, if any, specified in paragraph (b) of this clause. (b) The permissible variation shall be limited to: 10 Percent increase/decrease. This increase or decrease shall apply to each quantity specified in the delivery schedule. 52.214-3; AMENDMENTS TO INVITATION FOR BIDS; 52.214-4 FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS; 52.214-5 SUBMISSION OF BIDS; 52.214-6 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS; 52.214-7 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS; 52.214-10 CONTRACT AWARD-SEALED BIDDING; 52.214-12 PREPARATION OF BIDS. Bids are due May 25, 2004 by 3:00 PM Mountain Time. Send bids by U.S. Mail to: Department of the Interior; BLM, BC-663; Attention: Steve Santoro; BLDG 50, DFC, PO Box 25047; Denver, CO 80225-0047. By express or hand delivery: Department of the Interior; BLM, BC-663; Attention: Steve Santoro; Mail Room, Entrance S-4; BLDG 50, Denver Federal Center; Denver, CO 80225. Facsimile Bids may be sent to 303-236-9421 and must be in accordance with items 1 through 6 below. An award will be made to the lowest bidder providing favorable past performance information. Submit bids to the address indicated above in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Quotes shall include the following items: 1) Pricing Schedule including unit price. 2) Any prompt payment discount terms. 3) Completed 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (accessible at http://www.arnet.gov/far/). 4) List of three most recent customers having similar requirement (provide name, telephone number, and point of contact). 5) Include TIN and DUNS Number. 6) Offer must be signed. The anticipated award date is June 1, 2004 for a Firm Fixed Unit Price Type contract.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Reno, NV
- Zip Code: 89510
- Country: U.S.
- Zip Code: 89510
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