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

S -- COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECYCLABLE WOOD PALLETS Sol. RFQ 117-0517. Due 102996. 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. A written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation under solicitation number 117-0517. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-41. (iv) This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for small business. SIC: 4959 Size Standard: 5.0 million. (v) The quoted price will be per pallet. The Institution will fill a flatbed semi-trailer approximately every two (2) months. (vi) Due to security requirements, allow one-half hour for entering and departing the Institution. Fog/severe weather restrictions or security breaches at the Institution may delay pick-up until the next work day. The Contractor shall provide a suitable trailer 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 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, except holidays. The Contractor must accept and recycle all the pallets 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. (vii) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (viii) Award will be made to the overall highest bid of all the items totaled. (ix) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, must be submitted with the bid package or the bid will be considered non-responsive. (x) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xi) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) 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; 52.215-16, 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; (xiii) The offers are due December 5, 1996 by the close of business at 4:00 p.m. EST. (xiv) For additional information contact Barbara Eschels at (313) 439-1511, ext. 320 or by FAX at (313) 439-3466. (312)

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