USACE VICKSBURG DISTRICT, 2101 N FRONTAGE ROAD, VICKSBURG MS 39180-5191

96 -- FURNISH & DELIVER BY SPREADING TYPE N, HYDRATED LIME TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN A 200 MILE RADIUS OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI SOL DACW38-96-B-0029 DUE 061396 POC Contract Specialist DARRALYN WILLIAMS (601) 631-5340 (Site Code CW38) a) This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for COMMERCIAL ITEMS prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the ONLY SOLICITATION; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder as to price. All line items containing quantities must be bid upon. b) Invitation for Bid (IFB) #DACW38-96-B-0029 is being issued on an Unrestricted Basis, i.e., Not Set Aside for Small Business. The opening date and time for receipt of Bids is No Later Than 1130 Hours; June 13, 1996. Bids should be sealed and the outside of the envelope shall be marked with the IFB Number, the Bid Opening Date and Time, and a Brief Description of the Requirement. Bids may be mailed or sent by carrier services to Commander; USACE, Vicksburg; ATTN: CELMK-CT-CS; 2101 North Frontage Road; Vicksburg, MS 39180. c) This is an Indefinite Delivery Requirements type contract. The contract will be issued for a base + four one year option quantities. The contractor shall furnish FOB Destination all material, equipment, and labor necessary to furnish and deliver by spreading approximately 3,000 tons of Type N, Hydrated lime. The material will be delivered to various locations within a 200 mile radius of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Deliveries under this contract will be required through issuance of delivery orders by the Contracting Officer. The contractor is not guaranteed that any quantities will be ordered; the quantities shown below are for evaluation purposes only. Your attention is directed to Contract Clause 52.216-19, ''ORDER LIMITATIONS.'' (i) The material shall be unloaded by contractor-owned trucks and spread over various individual jobsites as directed by the Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative. For payment purposes, the unit of measure will be one ton (2,000 lbs). The weight of each truckload will be determined by weight tickets submitted to the Contracting Officer or his representative. The lime shall be Type N - Normal Hydrated lime for finishing purposes. It shall be clean and free from earth, dust, or other refuse. (ii) After an order for delivery of lime has been placed with the contractor and before delivery has taken place; should the weather change significantly enough to prevent spreading of the lime at the specified location; the Government will pay the contractor freight charges under Line Items xxxxB. These charges are intended to reimburse the contractor's transportation costs only and shall not reflect the price of the lime. The freight charge for delivery of lime under normal conditions will be included in the cost of lime under Line Items xxxxA. (iii) Bids will be accepted on the following line items: 0001) BASE YEAR (Quantity); 0001A) 3000 Tons of Type N, Hydrated Lime. 0001B) Freight Charge (To be incurred only when lime is delivered but cannot be spread due to weather conditions and lime must be returned to contractor's plant. 0002) FIRST OPTION YEAR (Quantity); 0002A) 3000 Tons of Type N, Hydrated Lime. 0002B) Freight Charge (To be incurred only when lime is delivered but cannot be spread due to weather conditions and lime must be returned to contractor's plant. 0003) SECOND OPTION YEAR (Quantity); 0003A) 3000 Tons of Type N, Hydrated Lime. 0003B) Freight Charge (To be incurred only when lime is delivered but cannot be spread due to weather conditions and lime must be returned to contractor's plant. 0004) THIRD OPTION YEAR (Quantity); 0004A) 3000 Tons of Type N, Hydrated Lime. 0004B) Freight Charge (To be incurred only when lime is delivered but cannot be spread due to weather conditions and lime must be returned to contractor's plant. 0005) FOURTH OPTION YEAR (Quantity); 0005A) 3000 Tons of Type N, Hydrated Lime. 0005B) Freight Charge (To be incurred only when lime is delivered but cannot be spread due to weather conditions and lime must be returned to contractor's plant. d) The FAR/DFARS Solicitations Provisions/Clauses included herein apply to this acquisition and are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 90-37. Copies of applicable provisions/clauses may be obtained by calling the POC identified above and in Paragraph (e) below. (1) 52.203-3; GRATUITIES; (2) 52.211-16; VARIATION IN QUANTITY; (3) 52.212-1; INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; (4) 52.212-3; OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS must be completed and submitted with your bid package; (5) 52.212-4; CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS; (6) 52.212-5; CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. In compliance with said clause, the following additional clauses are incorporated as part of and apply to this acquisition. i) 52.203-6; RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT WITH ALTERNATE I; ii) 52.203-10; PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY; iii) 52.219-9; SMALL, SMALL DISADVANTAGED AND WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS; iv) 52.222-26; EQUAL OPPORTUNITY; v) 52.222-35; AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR SPECIAL DISABLED AND VIETNAM ERA VETERANS; vi) 52.222-36; AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR HANDICAPPED WORKERS; vii) 52.222-37; EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA; (7) 52.216-18; ORDERING; (8) 52.216-19; ORDER LIMITATIONS; (9) 52.216-21; REQUIREMENTS; (10) 52.217-5; EVALUATION OF OPTIONS; (11) 52.217-9; OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT; (12) 52.225-11; RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES; (13) 52.228-5; INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION; (14) 252.201-7000; CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE; (15) 252.212.7000; OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS must be completed and submitted with your bid package; (16) 252.212.7001; CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS. In compliance with said clause, the following additional clauses are incorporated as part of and apply to this acquisition. i) 252.225-7001; BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM; ii) 252.225-7007; TRADE AGREEMENTS; iii) 252.225-7012; PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES; iv) 252.233-7000; CERTIFICATION OF CLAIMS AND REQUESTS FOR ADJUSTMENT OR RELIEF; v) 252.247-7024; NOTIFICATION OF TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA; (17) 252.225.7000; BUY AMERICAN ACT - BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE; (18) 252.247-7023; TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA and; (19) 52.0000-4014; MINIMUM REQUIRED INSURANCE. e) Additional information may be obtained from Missy Arnold, Contract Specialist, at (601) 631-7902.(0149)

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