MODIFICATION
87 -- Horse Hay YELL
- Notice Date
- 6/8/2016
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 111940
— Hay Farming
- Contracting Office
- NPS, IMR - Northern Rockies MABO PO Box 168 Mammoth Supply Center / 22 Stable St Yellowstone NP WY 82190 US
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- P16PS01475
- Response Due
- 6/10/2016
- Archive Date
- 6/25/2016
- Point of Contact
- Woodin, Mary
- 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. The National Park Service contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation to the vendor; providing the best value to the Government. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) P16PS01475. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-88 and are available in full text through Internet access at http:// www.acquisition.gov/far/. This requirement is set aside for total small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 111940 and the small business size standard is $0.75M This acquisition may result in a firm-fixed price contract The acquisition is in support of Yellowstone National Park and is for horse hay for corral operations. REQUIREMENT The intent of this solicitation is to obtain quotes for purchase and delivery of certified noxious weed seed free hay for Yellowstone National Park Corrals Operations. 1.An estimated quantity of 150 tons of small hay bales 2.An estimated quantity of 250 tons of round bales Period of performance will be July 1, 2016 through October 31, 2016. Pre-work Conference: Prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer will arrange a meeting with the contractor to discuss the contract terms and work performance requirements. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: Scope of Contract The purpose of this contract is to provide an estimated quantity of 150 tons small bales and 250 tons of large round bales of certified noxious weed seed free hay delivered to Yellowstone National Park Stevens Creek Corrals. Hay Certification: The Contractor shall provide a "Transportation Certificate" stating that the hay is certified free of noxious weeds and seeds The quality standards outlined above is to inform the Contractor of the quality of hay the National park Service will consider. Quality Test of Hay: The National Park Service may require the producer to have the hay quality tested for crude protein and relative feed value. Only hay cut in fiscal year 2016 will be accepted. Acceptance of hay will be determined at time of delivery. ¿The hay shall be of high quality with no mold, bright and clear. ¿YNP prefers first cutting hay but may accept additional cuttings ¿Dusty, moldy and wet hay, as determined by corral operations supervisor will not be accepted. ¿Moisture content must not exceeded 15% ¿After cutting, the hay shall not be subject to rain without being covered with tarps or other means of weather protection. ¿Inspection will be performed by corral operations supervisor, and hay can be rejected if product does not meet the minimum requirements of this contract. Final acceptance of hay will be upon delivery. Hay shall be identified by one of two options, 1)Each bale is tagged with tags purchased from the Department of Agriculture in Helena, MT, 2)Each bale is marked with colored hay twine purchased from the Department of Agriculture in Helena, MT. Contact phone numbers are: Department of Agriculture: Kim Antonick (406) 444-7819, or Dave Burch (406) 444-3140. The following weed species shall not be present in the field(s) and in the hay: 1) All Priorities 1, 2, and 3 noxious weeds covered in the Montana, Idaho and Wyoming Forage Act and Administrative Rules. All other noxious weeds listed in the certification act must be verified but may or may not disqualify the crop. Disqualification is a judgment made by the National Park Service following the Department of Agriculture's recommendation after the field inspection takes place. The National Park reserves the right to inspect and approve the field or fields prior to the cutting of the hay. Hay Mixture The hay mixture shall not include no more than 60 percent alfalfa or other legumes. Hay Quality The hay shall be of high quality, as defined below, and consist of alfalfa and grass mixed hay however, hay that meets or exceeds the following standard is preferred. Due to unstable weather conditions, the National Park Service will consider all quality standards. The alfalfa content of the hay shall be equal to or greater than the following: 1. Crude protein should be equal to or greater than 14 percent while the acid detergent fiber (ADF) shall be equal to or less than 40 percent. 2. The neutral detergent fiber (NDF) shall be equal to or less than 55 percent. 3. The relative feed value shall be equal to or greater than 105. The relative feed from both the digestible dry matter (DDM) and dry matter intake (DMI) contents. The grass content of the hay shall correspond or exceed the following: 1. Crude protein greater than 11 percent while the total digestible nutrients (TDN) shall be greater than 40 percent. The quality standards outlined above is to inform the Contractor of the quality of hay the National Park Service may consider. Quality Test of Hay The National Park may require the producer to have the hay quality tested. The Contractor if requested shall submit a copy of the testing results once the testing is completed, prior to delivery. The testing cannot occur until the hay is cut. Only hay cut in fiscal year 2016 will be accepted. Size of Square Bales: Square Bale Specification: Weight: 70 to 80 pounds Width: 14-16 inches Height: 18 inches Length: 38-42 inches Size of large round bales: Round bale specifications: Weight 1400 pounds Height 60 to 70 inches diameter x 5 foot wide Delivery Locations, Dates and Time The delivery schedule for Yellowstone National Park Stevens Creek must be arranged two days in advance by the Stevens Creek Supervisor Dustin Sene (406) 581-9816. The delivery date can be negotiated with prior notice by contacting Dustin Sene corral operation. Different scheduled loads and the hay shall be delivered between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Any requested deviations from this time frame must be approved at least two days in advance. At the time of delivery, the Contractor shall give all certification papers to the COR or Inspector. The weight receipts displaying loaded and unloaded weights from a state certified scale must be received by the COR no later than five workings days after the delivery. All loads being transported into the Park shall be covered (tarped). This includes all trucks and trailers when loaded. The length of any unit delivering within the park shall not exceed 75 feet in total length of the unit/units. The contractor shall adhere to all roadway use regulations and posted speed limits within the Park. Award will be made by item. Offer of award will be made to the quoter whose quote, as determined by the Contracting Officer, provides the best value to the Government, considering but not limited to such factors as price, Contractor experience with this type of work, and past performance in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. More than 1 award may be made if it is determined that it is in the best interest of the Government The contractor agrees to furnish price changes to the contracting officer at least thirty (30) business days prior to the effective date of the price changes. Price lists must be updated annually. All interested parties shall be registered in the System for Award Management or SAM prior to award. Offers must be submitted by no later than June 9, 2016 by 4:00 PM Mountain Time. The offerors shall submit their offer using this page and returning to the contracting officer by email or mail. Email is the preferred. Email Mary_Woodin@nps.gov. Contact the Contract Specialist if you request to send in a quote via fax.
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