PRESOL | 46 | Self Composting Toilets

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 07, 2008 FBO #2446
SOLICITATION NOTICE

46 -- Self Composting Toilets

Notice Date: 8/5/2008
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting Office: Department of the Interior, National Park Service, NPS - All Offices, IMR - GLCA - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area PO Box 1507 Page AZ 86040
ZIP Code: 86040
Solicitation Number: Q8670080415
Response Due: 8/8/2008
Archive Date: 8/5/2009
Point of Contact: LeAnn Herron Contracting Officer 9286086510 leann_herron@nps.gov;
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 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 request is being issued as Request for Quotation Q8670080415. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions enclosed within are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-21. FAR clauses and provisions are available through Internet access at http://www.arnet.gov/far. This is 100% set aside for small business and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The National Park Service encourages the participation of disadvantaged and women owned business enterprises. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 221320. The Government anticipates making a single award for this solicitation, vendors must quote on all items for their quote to be considered. The following is a description of the requirements for this acquisition. 1.Self Composting Toilet, per the following 3 ea $________________ $_________________ Price shall include all taxes or miscellaneous charges, and be delivered f.o.b. Tucson, Arizona Summary: Saguaro National Park needs to replace three failing pit toilets in the backcountry with three self composting toilets. Self-composting toilet shall comply with wilderness standards (i.e. no motorized parts & non-intrusive presence). These toilets will not be equipped with solar or fans. Toilets must be able to be dismantled as needed. Saguaro National Park staff will install the toilets. Specifications: * Provide self-composting toilet comparable to the Outback model manufactured by Composting Toilet Systems, Inc.* Deliver all three toilets by September 5, 2008 to park headquarters maintenance yard* Toilet structure shall be no more than 48 inches high* Tank should be handmade using fiberglass or equal material able to support 600 lbs* Resin is Isothallic type pigmented with industrial strength Gel-coat multiple layers of 1.5 oz mat and 24 oz woven material* Tank should have interior baffle walls and three interior air channels to provide adequate oxygen to the aerobic bacterium* Finish is impregnated with sand for user traction and safety* All hinges are stainless steel* Toilets shall be made out of cross-link polyethylene* Provide air tight plastic seat and lids* Provide minimum 8 inch PVC for ventilation* Toilets and vent pipe must be removable * Provide owners manual Quotors/Bidders must review and comply with the FAR Provisions or Clauses that apply to this solicitation. This information is available on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The following clauses or provisions are specifically referenced and are required in the response to this solicitation: 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-2, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS - Evaluation factors include [a] price; [b] past performance supported by documentation and three references. Past performance shall be equal to price in importance; 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, a completed copy of the provision at 52.213-3 must be submitted with the bid/offer. Contractor must download from the internet and complete per instructions.; 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies to this acquisition; 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMERCIAL ITEMS, applies to this acquisition including 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, and 52.233-3 Protests after award; and, the following paragraph (b) clauses added: 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement-Israeli Trade Act-Balance of Payments Program with alternate 1; 52232-33 Payment by Electronic funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. OFFERS ARE DUE for this combined synopsis/solicitation on August 08, 2008 at 2:00PM Local Time and shall be delivered by that specified time to the National Park Service, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Attention: LeAnn Herron, PO Box 1507, Wahweap Warehouse, Page, Arizona 86040. Reference solicitation Q8670080415. Emailed or Facsimile Quotations are acceptable with all required documentation; no oral quotations will be accepted. Quotors must furnish the company name, official point of contact name, DUNS number, TIN Number, address, phone and fax number, email address. All questions regarding this solicitation should be faxed to LeAnn Herron at 928/608-6506. The Email address for the contracting officer is leann_herron@nps.gov. NOTICE OF IMPORTANCE: As part of the E-Government integrated Acquisition Environment (IAE) initiative through the Federal Government, all vendors must be registered on the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) website (www.ccr.gov). If your firm has not yet registered on CCR or your firm needs to make any updates to your vendor record at CCR, please do so immediately at www.ccr.gov. Failure to register at CCR and update your vendor record, will adversely affect your firm receiving payments in a timely manner. END of combined synopsis/solicitation.***
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Place of Performance: Address: Saguaro National Park3693 South Old Spanish TrailTucson Arizona; Zip Code: 857305601
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