Contracting Officer (90c), Va Medical & Regional Office Center, 300 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

J -- FURNISH, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN/SUPPLY GAS FOR A PROPANE TANK SOL 459-97-0008 DUE 031497 POC Michael Zangerle or Steve Roehr (808) 566-1446 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer e-mail address, ROEHR.STEVEN@FORUM.VA.GOV. 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation # is 459-97-0008. This is a request for quotations, (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. Items: (initial year of service), April 1, 1997 thru March 31, 1998 - DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL 1. 1150 Gallon Propane Tank Rental 12 MO @ $__ __ ___ $__ __ __ ___ 2. Propane Gas filling. Quant- ity is estimated gallons per year 13,200 GA @ $__ __ ____ $_&llmdash; __ __ ___ There are options for two additional years of service. Offerors, please submit pricing for optional years as well. Items are same as above, but for April 1, 1998 thru March 31, 1999 and April 1, 1999 thru March 31, 2000 respectively. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Contractor is to provide all labor and materials to install one 1150 gallon tank for liquid propane gas onto a Government provided concrete pad at the VA Center for the aging located on the grounds of Tripler Army medical Center, (TAMC). Installation and hook up must be in accordance with all local codes and regulations (NFPA 58). Equipment utilizing LPG (liquid propane gas) is, one oven range, 220,000 total BTU, and two water heaters, 400,000 BTU each. Tank installation will include tank supports, final piping connections, labeling and regulator required. Tank supports must be anchored to pad and tank. Contractor will certify by letter or other official documentation that their tank has been tested and meets all local codes, regulations, and is ready for usage. Contractor will ensure that the tank and fittings are free from leakage at all times. Contractor will ensure the tank is rust free, painted, labeled as required, and maintains a presentable appearance at all times. Contractor will ensure tank filling/servicing is provided on a regular basis so that the capacity is never below one third. Receipt for the amount of LPG filled should be sent to Chief, A&MMS (90C), 300 Ala Moana Blvd, Room 3119A, Honolulu, HI 96813. Contractor will ensure all safety requirements/notifications are posted when servicing the tank. Any safety related discrepancies or hazards noted by the contractor when servicing should be corrected immediately and/or reported to the VA for correction. Contractor will provide a 24 hour emergency number. Emergency service shall be provided within two (2) hours of notification. Provision 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS, applies to this acquisition. Provision 52.212-2, EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS is applicable. The evaluation criteria is, (a) Locality, and ability to respond in emergencies (50%) and (b) Price (50%). Offeror must submit a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS with it's quotation. Clause 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS is applicable to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS, applies to this acquisition. In addition, all applicable clauses and provisions from the VA Acquisition Regulation apply. Quotations are due to the Contracting Officer (90C), 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 3119A, Honolulu, HI 96813, no later than 2:00PM local time. (0062)

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