Federal Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 9999, Milan, MI 48160

S -- COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS Sol RFQ 117-0514. Due 100196. POC Barbara A. Eschels, Contracting Officer, (313)439-1511 ext. 320. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation under solicitation number 117-0514. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-39. (iv) This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for small business. SIC: 4959 Size Standard:5.0. (v) The quotes will be per pound of the recyclable item. The following is the list of items, quantity, and unit of issue. Cardboard 27 bales; mixed shredded paper 1 bale; white shredded paper 2 bales; newspaper 1 bale; mixed plastic 1 bale; glass 1 barrel; crushed aluminum cans 4 barrels; mixed metals 2 10cu.yd dumpsters; and, mixed metals 3 30 cu.yd. open top containers. (vi,vii) All the paper products will be in preformed bales approximately 54''x 48''x 42'' in size. The glass will be separated by white or dark glass; in plastic barrels, weighing approximately 360 pounds each. The crushed aluminum cans will be in plastic barrels, weighing approximately 45 pounds each. The Contractor shall supply a 30 cu.yd. open top container for the Institution (FCI) and a 10 cu.yd. dumpster for the Detention Center (FDC) for the mixed metals. Both shall be at no cost to the Government. The open top container will be located inside the secured perimeter of the Institution. The container will be picked-up before 6:00 a.m. on the Tuesday or Friday following our call for pick-up. Due to security requirements, allow one-half hour for entering and departing the Institution. A empty container will be dropped at the time of pick-up. Fog/severe weather restrictions or security breaches at the Institution may delay pick-up until the next scheduled day. The Contractor shall provide a clean trailer, 8-1/2'x 8'x 40', with a pull-up door and secure locking latch on the door at no cost to the Government. The Institution will call for pick-up when the trailer is full. A empty trailer will be dropped off at the time of pick-up. The trailer can be picked up during the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. Due to security requirements allow one-half hour for entering and departing the Institution. The 10 cu.yd. Dumpster will be located at the Federal Detention Center at no cost to the Government. The Institution will call for pick-up. The Contractor will pick-up the dumpster between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The Contractor must accept and recycle all materials received. Under no circumstances will the Government be held responsible for any additional costs to the Contractor which may occur due to interruptions in material pick-up. The Contractor will not be reimbursed for time delays due to fog or security breaches. This solicitation and ensuing contract is not transferrable to any person or interest not mentioned in this solicitation. No interest hereunder may accrue through lien or be transferred to a third party without the written approval of the Contract Officer. (viii) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) Due to security requirements, award will be made in the aggregate for all items. In order to qualify for award, the bidder must submit pricing on all items. Award will be made to the overall highest bid of all the items totaled. (x)52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, must be submitted with the bid package or the bid will be considered non-responsive. (xi)52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii)52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xiii) The following clauses/provisions apply to the solicitation: 52.203-3, Gratuities; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.203-12, Procurement Integrity-Service Contracting; 52.204-2, Security Requirements; 52.211-8, Time of Delivery; 52.21-9, Desired and Required Time of Delivery; 52.214-13, Telegraphic Bids; 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language; 52.214-35, Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency; 52.215-16, Contract Award; 52.216-1, Type of Contract-Firm Fixed Price; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification; 52.224-2, Privacy Act; (xiv) The offers are due October 1, 1996 by the close of business at 4:00 p.m. EST. (xv) For additional information contact Barbara Eschels at (313)439-1511 ext. 320 or by FAX at (313)439-3466. (253)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0072 19960911\S-0001.SOL)