MODIFICATION
99 -- New Fencing Avon Park Air Force Range
- Notice Date
- 7/7/2006
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 115310
— Support Activities for Forestry
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 6th Contracting Squadron, 2606 Brown Pelican Ave., MacDill AFB, FL, 33621-5000
- ZIP Code
- 33621-5000
- Solicitation Number
- F2V3036159A100
- Response Due
- 7/18/2006
- Archive Date
- 8/2/2006
- Point of Contact
- Parris Weidenbach, Contract Administrator, Phone 813-828-7421, Fax 813-828-1091, - Richard Hulse, Contract Specialist, Phone 813-828-4723, Fax 813-828-5111,
- E-Mail Address
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parris.weidenbach@macdill.af.mil, richard.hulse@macdill.af.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is being issued as a Request For Quotation. Reference Purchase Request number F2V3036159A100 on all documentaion to include the Quotation. This notice and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-09. 1. Description of Services. The contractor shall furnish all personnel and equipment necessary to: CLIN 0001 Install three (3) miles of 5-strand barbed-wire fence. CLIN 0002 Install three (3) miles of 4-strand barbed-wire fence. CLIN 0003 Install one (1) mile of field-wire fence. CLIN 0004 Install two (2) gates. CLIN 0005 Install thirty-five (35) brace sections. Technical Provisions for Fence Contract Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida TP- 01. SCOPE OF WORK: On either a Government-mowed or -disked right-of-way, using Government-provided materials, the contractor shall provide all labor and equipment to accomplish any or all of the following types of services: a. Construct 3 miles of 4-strand barbed-wire fence. b. Construct 3 miles of 5-strand barbed-wire fence. c. Construct 1 mile of field-wire fence. d. Install 2 gates in fence at various locations. e. Construct 35 fence braces as noted in Figure 1. TP-02. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: The Avon Park Air Force Range is located at the end of State Road 64, approximately 9 miles northeast of the town of Avon Park, Florida. All construction will take place on existing fence rights-of-way as noted on the attached map. TP-03. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: a. Barbed-wire Fence. The contractor will construct four- or five-strand barbed-wire fence adhering to the following specifications. Barbed wire will be spaced equal distance apart, starting 12" above ground to a height of 48". Line posts shall be 30' apart. Posts will be plumb and in alignment when the wire is stretched tight. Brace or pull posts will be placed every 1/4 mile, shall be placed 3 1/2 feet in the ground, and will be a single assembly consisting of 2 brace posts and a line post and a short perpendicular post to support the line post. Wire shall be attached directly to the brace assembly. Two wire stays will be installed equal distance between the line posts. Corner posts shall have single brace assemblies with 6" corner posts, 5" brace posts, 6 1/2' x 4" braces and 2 double strands of 9-gauge wire. Figure 1 depicts standard corner brace assemblies, line braces, and gate brace assemblies. Fence wire shall be stretched so that it is springy to the touch and tension curves are provided. Staples shall be nailed diagonally across the grain to avoid splitting. b. Gates. The contractor will hang gates level with brace assembly at both ends. Also the gate will be hung in such a fashion that it will not drag on the ground. c. Right-of-way. Fence is to be constructed on a 30' cleared right-of- way provided by the Government. The fence will be constructed on the right-of-way as requested by the Government. TP-04. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: a. The Installation Rangeland Specialist shall contact the contractor 1 week in advance of needing the required service. The contractor shall contact the Specialist either in person or by telephone (863-452-4119, extension 323) prior to performing work under this contract. The Government will plan to provide the contractor at least 2 continuous days of work on the property. Correspondence concerning this contract can be addressed to Clarence Morgan GS-9 Rangeland Specialist, DET 1 18ASOG DET 1/ CEVN, 29 South Blvd. Avon Park Air Force Range, Fl. 33825. b. Construction can be conducted only Monday through Friday. Government furnished materials can only be picked up Monday through Friday between 0700 and 1600 at building 600. c. To avoid any conflicts with other natural resources programs, endangered species, wetlands, or the flying mission of the Air Force, the Rangeland Specialist will plan and approve all work locations. Construction may be restricted to certain time periods to coincide with the natural resources management program or the military mission of the Air Force ranges. Work may temporarily be halted or the contract terminated if a conflict, deemed serious by the Base Rangeland Specialist, occurs or was unforeseen. d. All environmentally sensitive areas shall be avoided by all of the contractor's operations. The Base Rangeland Specialist will identify the boundaries of these sensitive areas prior to initiation of work. e. All work shall be accomplished by the contractor's personnel and with the contractor's equipment and materials. All equipment needed for fence-building operations shall be furnished, transported, and maintained by the contractor. Security of materials delivered to the job sites is the responsibility of the contractor. f. At all times when operations are in progress, the contractor shall have a representative readily available in the area who will be authorized to receive, on behalf of the contractor, any notices or instruction given by the Air Force in regard to performance under this contract. He shall also have a copy of the map and technical provisions on the site at all times. The contractor is required to provide names and telephone numbers of the representatives of the contractor. TP-05. INSPECTION: All work is subject to inspection by the Air Force both during and after the contractor's operation. Unsatisfactory work shall be corrected promptly. TP-06. DAMAGE TO AIR FORCE PROPERTY: Extreme care shall be exercised to avoid damaging trees, shrubs, roads, bridges, culverts, fences, utility lines, buildings, or other structures. Any associated debris accumulated from the fence-building operations shall not be left in roads, trails, ditches, disc lines, or fire breaks. Air Force property damaged beyond normal wear and tear shall be replaced at the original condition as directed, at no expense to the Air Force. All repairs will be inspected and accepted or rejected by the Air Force. TP-07. FOREST FIRE SUPPRESSION: The contractor shall exercise due diligence both independently and in cooperation with the Air Force and will take all reasonable and practical action to prevent and suppress forest fires on the contract area or vicinity. The contractor agrees to reimburse the Air Force for the cost of fire suppression incurred as a result of his negligence and/or willful acts. All fires shall be reported immediately to the Base Rangeland Specialist. TP-08. EXAMINATION OF PREMISES: Bidders are expected to satisfy themselves as to the general location that may affect the cost of performance under this contract. It is considered impractical to determine by other means the exact nature of the work and site conditions under which the work is to be performed. The submission of a bid will be considered as certification that the site has been inspected and the nature of work and the effects of existing and/or adjacent work have been determined. Inspection of the sites is invited between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday (legal holidays excluded), by arrangements with the Base Rangeland Specialist, telephone (863-452-4119, extension 305). TP-9. TRASH AND REFUSE: Trash refuse and construction debris resulting from the contractor's operations shall be removed daily and disposed of off the installation at approved locations. No trash of any sort shall be left on the ground at the end of the day. TP-10. UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE: The contractor is cautioned that unexploded ordnance and unburned flares may exist within the contract areas. Prior to the contractor commencing any work on the property, the contractor and all of his employees that will be working on the property must attend an Explosive Ordnance Briefing. The contractor shall assume full responsibility for such property and shall discharge the Government from any and all damages directly and indirectly resulting from such property. The contractor also agrees to hold the Government harmless from any and all claims arising there from or incident thereto. When found, these objects shall not be tampered with or removed. The contractor shall immediately report these findings to the Base Rangeland Specialist so proper identification and disposal can be made by the Government. TP-11. COMPLETION: a. The Base Rangeland Specialist shall notify the Contracting Officer when all operations required under this contract are satisfactorily completed. In the event that the contractor is unable to complete all work required under this contract, the Rangeland Specialist may, if in his opinion the contractor made diligent effort to complete the work, recommend an extension of the contact as specified in Paragraph TP-03c. b. All equipment, supplies, etc., belonging to or used by the contractor or subcontractor shall be removed from the Avon Park Air Force Range within 10 days after completion of work. Rent will be charged at the rate of $20.00 per day per piece of equipment after the 10-day period has expired. The contractor shall also reimburse the Air Force for the removal of supplies, etc., left by the contractor after this 10-day period. TP-12. ACCESS: The Avon Park Air Force Range is located 9 miles east of Avon Park on State Road 64, which is the normal means of access. TP-13. TASK ORDERS AND INVOICES: Each invoice shall submitted under Wide Area Work Flow procedures. The Contractor shall submit paper copies of invoices for all reimbursable(s). The areas for the fencing to be installed are located at the Avon Park Air Force Range. Maps are not available on this posting however will be provided upon request. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business, the North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 11530, the size standard is $6M in annual receipts (Not to Exceed). Proposals must list the DUNS number, CAGE code, and Federal TIN. If you need to obtain or renew a DUNS number or CAGE code, please visit www.ccr.gov. All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in CCR. DELIVERY ADDRESS: AVON PARK AIR FORCE RANGE, SEBRING FL 33870. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Performance will start on 20 Jul 2006. DELIVERY ADDRESS: AVON PARK AIR FORCE RANGE, SEBRING FL 33870. Numbered Note: 1 applies PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: The following FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial. In accordance with 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, offers will be evaluated based on price, technical acceptability, and past performance records. Additional FAR clauses include 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-19, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 252.212-7001, 252.225-7001. 252.247-7024, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-47, 5352.201-9101. DFARS part 252.223-7002; Safety Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives is applicable. Contractors must submit with their offers, a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Department of Labor General Decision Number FL030035, dated 06/13/2003, Construction Type: HIGHWAY is incorporated. Contractors must be registered for electronic invoicing at https://wawf.eb.mil/. For the exact text and wording of clauses and provisions please see http://farsite.hill.af.mil. DEADLINE: Offers are due on 18 Jul 06 1500 (3:00) PM EDT. Submit offers or any questions to the attention of TSgt Parris S. Weidenbach., 6CONS/LGCM 813-828-7421, via fax 813-828-1091 or preferably by email to parris.weidenbach@macdill.af.mil.
- Place of Performance
- Address: AVON PARK AIR FORCE RANGE, SEBRING FL
- Zip Code: 33870
- Zip Code: 33870
- Record
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