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56 -- CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE 204 CONCRETE PLANTERS SOL IFB-6971 POC Bruce J. Lavonis, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-5725. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as Inivitation For Bid (IFB)-6971. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are those in effect through Federal Aquisition Circular 90-36. This solicitation is 100% small business set-aside. Standard Industrial classification is 1771 with small business standard set at 7.0 million. Contract line items are as follows: Number 001) Twenty four (24) each, 3'x 6'x 30'' high rectangular concrete planters, 002) Fifty-six (56) each, 4'x 30'' high round concrete planters, 003) Sixty-three (63) each, 4'x 22'' high round concrete planters, and 004) Sixty-one (61) each, 4'x 4'x 30'' high square concrete planters. The contractor shall supply precast, reinforced concrete planters as per the following specifications: All concrete planters shall be made from Portland cement conforming to ASTM c-150 for types I, II, and III. All concrete planters shall have 3/8'' rebar reinforcement running in both reinforcement horizontal and vertical directions spaced evenly. Each of the horizontally placed rebar shall wrap or hook around the vertically placed rebar in the corners of the square and rectangular planters. The rebar running vertically shall be placed to the inside of the horizontal rebar. Minimum wall thichness is 2 1/2''. Minimum base thickness is 4''. Minimum compressive strength: 4,000 psi at 28 days. All planters shall have a centered 1'' to 2'' diameter drain hole in the base. All planters shall be free of defects, chipping or damage. All square planters shall have: Outside width dimension of 4'-0''. Weight range: 1900 to 2100 lbs. shape/style: Dura Art Stone's Model S-4A-30 or equal. Color: Dura Art Stone's S-7 (sand Buff) or equal. Surface Finish: Dura Art Stone's acid etched (AE) surface finisher or equal. Rectangular Planters: outside width x length dimensions: 3'-0'' x 6'-0''. Weight range: 2100 to 2300 lbs. Shape/Style: Dura Art Stone's model S-6A-3/30 or equal. Color: Dura Art Stone's S-7 (sand buff) or equal. Surface Finish: Dura Art Stone's acid etched (AE) surface finish or equal. Round Planters: outside diameter 4'-0''. Weight range 1200 to 1700 lbs. Shape/Style: Dura Art Stone's model S-4'D-30'' high and S-4'D-22'' high equal. Rebar location markings: A 1'' long by 1/8'' wide black, permanent ink mark shall be placed on the inside of each planter 2'' down from the top of the planter directly over each rebar running in the vertical direction to show the rebar's exact location. Color: Dura Art Stone's S-7 (sand buff) or equal for 56 round planters and Dura Art Stone's S-9 (rustic brown) color or equal for 63 round planters. Surface Finish: Dura Art Stone's acid etched (AE) or equal for the 56 planters of the Dura Art Stone's S-7 or equal and Dura Art Stone's light sand blast (LSB) surface finish or equal 63 planters of the Dura Art Stone's S-9 or equal . The contractor shall submit shop drawings to the FBI prior to production of the planters. Shop drawings shall indiciate size and shape dimensions, weight, reinforcement placement, concrete strenth and color and finish. Shop drawing shall require Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) and Contracting Officer's (CO) review and approval prior to planter production. Prior to final acceptance of the work, all material and workmanship shall be completed to satisfaction of the CO. Any material or work not accepted by the CO shall be removed and replaced at no additional cost to the FBI. The contractor has 90 calendar days from receiving the notice to proceed to deliver all the planters. The planters shall be delivered to the JEH Building. The delivery trucks shall be shown at the time of delivery where to park during the off loading of the planters at 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20535. A two (2) day delivery notice shall be given tothe FBI's COTR. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to offerors-commercial items applies to this acquisition. All offeror's shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror representations and certifications-commercial items, with the offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions-commercial items applies to this acquisition. Addendum to paragraph (g) - Invoices shall be submitted to the address listed above. Also, the FBI requires 15 days for the processing of the invoice. Addendum to paragraph (o) warranty shall be one year from acceptance with the following optional clauses at paragraph (b) applicable: subparagraoh (3), (4), (6), (7), (8), (10), (11), (15). Facsimiles of Bids will not be accepted. All Bids shall be submitted to the address listed above no later than 3:00 P.M. local time, May 31, 1996. All bids shall be clearly marked with IFB-6971. The point of contact for any information regarding this acquistion is Mr. Bruce Lavonis, contract specialist at the address listed above. (0135)

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