SOLICITATION NOTICE
S -- Grounds Maintenance, BPA
- Notice Date
- 9/19/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 561730
— Landscaping Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Laughlin AFB Contracting Squadron, 171 Alabama Ave Bldg 7, Laughlin AFB, TX, 78843-5102
- ZIP Code
- 78843-5102
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-F2R3C2BPAGRNDS
- Response Due
- 9/29/2005
- Archive Date
- 10/14/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. Reference number F2R3C2BPAGRNDS is hereby issued as a Request for Quotation. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-05 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13 (Correction). It is the contractor?s responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm. The method of payment will be Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC). This acquisition is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. North American Industrial Classification Standard: 561730; Small Business Size Standard: $6.0 Million. The Government intends to issue a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the following: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR VACANT MFH, MHP AND UOQ UNITS 1.1 SUMMARY OF EXPECTATIONS: The service provider shall provide all management, tools, supplies, materials, equipment and labor necessary to ensure that grounds maintenance services are performed at Laughlin AFB, Texas in accordance with grounds maintenance standards established by the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS), National Arborist Association (NAA), ANSI Z133.1 standards, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC), Texas Agricultural Extension Service Master Gardeners, and Val Verde County Extension Office. The service provider shall maintain grounds as required in the Military Family Housing (MFH) area, the Unaccompanied Officer Quarters (UOQ) duplex areas and the Mobile Home Park (MHP) up to the designated buildings. The estimated quantities of work are listed in Appendix A, titled Estimated Workload Data. The service provider shall provide grounds maintenance to MFH; MHP and UOQ areas designated by the Military Family Housing office and comply with all local, state, and federal laws. 1.2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: 1.2.1 MAINTAIN IMPROVED GROUNDS: 1.2.1.1. Schedule. The Military Family Housing office will prepare a listing of vacant MFH, MHP and UOQ units weekly to receive maintenance. 1.2.1.2. Mow/Edge/Trim Improved Grounds. The service provider shall mow, edge and trim vacant MFH, MHP and UOQ units, as designated by the Military Family Housing office. The service provider shall mow the improved grounds as recommended by the Professional Grounds Management Society to a height between 2-1/2" and 4". The service provider shall perform trimming in areas not accessible by mowers (i.e. trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, fire hydrants, boulders, and other fixed obstacles) at the same time as mowing. Service provider shall remove by mechanical means all vegetation in paved areas (sidewalks, curbs, expansion joints, etc.). Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass heights. All improved grounds shall present a neat and manicured appearance when complete. Grass clippings, litter, natural debris (tree limbs, dry brush, rodent habitats, etc), and man-made debris that are visible shall be mulched on all improved grounds or removed and disposed of. Natural debris shall be transported to a designated wood chipper area. 1.2.1.3. Irrigation of Improved Grounds, Trees, Shrubs, Hedges and Xeriscapes. Service provider will perform irrigation on all improved grounds, trees, shrubs, hedges and xeriscape irrigation as designated by the Military Family Housing. All areas shall receive sufficient amounts of water, as necessary to promote healthy growth in accordance with the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS). The service provider shall provide watering hoses and portable watering devices for irrigating areas as designated. 1.2.1.4. Trimming of Shrubs and Hedges. The service provider shall prune shrubs and hedges as directed by the Military Family Housing office. Trimming shall be in accordance with the American Society of Landscape Architect's standards and/or Texas Agricultural Extension Service Master Gardeners and as identified by the Military Family Housing office. Shrubs and hedges shall not exceed 5 feet in height by 4 feet wide and should present a neat, boxed appearance. If directly in front of a window, shrubs should be no higher than the windowsill. They should not interfere with the utilization of walks and patios. Clippings, limbs, and branches (wood) shall be transported to a designated wood chipper area 1.2.1.5. Removal of Shrubs and Hedges. The service provider shall remove shrubs, hedges and their roots as directed by the Military Family Housing office. The service provider shall restore the site to include filling all holes and planting grass seed as needed. All natural debris shall be transported to a designated wood chipper area 1.2.1.6. Removal of trash trees. The service provider shall remove small trash trees (under a height of 3 feet), to include their roots as directed by the Military Family Housing office. The service provider shall restore the site to include filling all holes and planting grass seed as needed. A trash tree is defined as small sapling trees that grow on their own volition--not planted by the government). All natural debris shall be transported to a designated wood chipper area 1.2.1.7. Perform Vegetation Control. The service provider shall remove vegetation other than ornamental flowers, shrubs or hedges in flowerbeds, rock beds and Xeriscapes, to include removal of vines attached to government structures. All grasses and weeds shall be removed or eradicated manually or mechanically. Appendix A, Estimated Workload Data Description Unit of Measure Est. Qty Est. Qty Estimated Cost Each 2005 2006 Mow, edge and trim vacant MFH/UOQ duplex Each 22 550 Mow, edge and trim vacant MFH single unit Each 3 30 Mow, edge and trim vacant Senior Officer Quarters unit Each 0 4 Mow, edge and trim vacant MHP lot Each 50 1066 Irrigate vacant MFH/UOQ duplex Each 0 35 Irrigate vacant MFH single unit Each 0 20 Irrigate vacant Senior Officer Quarters single unit Each 0 5 Irrigate vacant MHP lot Each 0 108 Trim small shrubs/hedges at vacant MFH/UOQ/SOQ unit Each 0 25 Trim large shrubs/hedges at vacant MFH/UOQ/SOQ unit Each 0 20 Remove small shrubs/hedges at vacant MFH/UOQ/SOQ unit Each 0 20 Remove large shrubs/hedges at vacant MFH/UOQ/SOQ unit Each 0 20 Remove small trash tree Each 0 25 Perform vegetation control in flowerbeds Sq Feet 0 600 Perform vegetation control in rockbeds/xeroscape areas Sq Feet 0 2000 All prospective offerors interested in submitting a quote on this solicitation must have a Commercial and Government Entity code (CAGE code). All potential sources must obtain a DUNS number and register in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) at http://ccr.gov in order to transact business with the government. Failure to obtain a DUNS number, register in ORCA, and register in the CCR may result in the delay of award or possible award to the next otherwise successful offer that is registered in the CCR at the time of award. One of the following paragraphs will apply: (a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov in conjunction with required registration in the Central Contracting Registration (CCR) database (see FAR 4.1102) or (b) Prospective contractors shall update the representations and certifications submitted to ORCA as necessary, but at least annually to ensure they are kept current, accurate, and complete. The representations and certifications are effective until one year from the date of submission or update to ORCA. Award shall be based on a Best Value to the Government. This solicitation will be an all or none Award. Questions should be submitted in writing and emailed to ronald.hunter@laughlin.af.mil. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items(Jan 2004), applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation ? Commercial Items(Jan 1999); FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items(May 2004). The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2003), applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jun 2004), applies to this acquisition. Specifically the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside(Jun 2003); FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor(Jun 2004); FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities(Feb 1999); FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity(Apr 2002); FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era Dec 2001); FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers(Jun 1998); FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era(Dec 2001); FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 As Amended (May 1989); FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires(May 1989); FAR 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment(Feb 2002); FAR 52.225-13 -Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases(Deviation); FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration(Oct 2003). The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports(Feb 1999); FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data(Jan 1997); FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award(Aug 1996); FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim(Oct 2004); FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984); FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation(Apr 1984); FAR 52.247-34 - F.O.B. ? Destination(Nov 1991); FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference(Feb 1998); FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses(Apr 1984); FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms(Jan 1991). The following DFAR clauses are also incorporated by reference: 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product(Apr 1992); DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration(Nov 2003); DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation(Jun 2005); DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items(Sep 2005); DFAR 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications(Dec 1991); DFAR 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Alternate III)(May 2002); DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program(Jun 2005); DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors(Apr 2003). The following AFFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference: 5352.242-9000 Contractor access to Air Force installations. This purchase will incorporate one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. This purchase will incorporate Department of Labor (DOL) Wage Determination No: 1994-2521; Revision No: 29 dtd 05/23/2005. You may go to this website to view the listed wage determination www.wdol.gov/index.html or contact TSgt Ronald Hunter at the email address below. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. A Blanket Purchase Agreement will be issued in writing to the successful offeror. No telephone responses will be processed. It is highly suggested that all interested replies please contact the Contracting Officer to schedule a site visit with the customer. Please send any questions or quotes to 47 CONS/LGCA, ATTN: TSgt Ronald Hunter, 171 Alabama Ave Bldg 7, Laughlin AFB, TX 78843. You may also call TSgt Hunter at (830) 298-5993, send a fax to (830)298-4878. You can email questions and quotes to TSgt Hunter at ronald.hunter@laughlin.af.mil. Quotes must be received NLT than 16:30 CDT, 29 Sep 2005.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 47 CES/CEH Bldg: 468, 251 4th Street, Laughlin AFB, Texas
- Zip Code: 78843
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 78843
- Record
- SN00898405-W 20050921/050919211851 (fbodaily.com)
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