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38 -- GRAVEL SCREENING PLANT, LEWISTOWN DISTRICT SOL 1422-N670-Q97-0039 DUE 022597 POC Contact Sharon Krenek, 303/236-9433/Contracting Officer Rex Thomsen, 303/236-9443 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1422-N670-Q97-0039 and is being issued as a request for quotations. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. This is a 100% set aside for small business; SIC code is 3531 and size standard is 750 employees. This requirement is for a firm fixed price contract for: LINE ITEM 1, Portable gravel screening plant, 1 each; LINE ITEM 2, Extra 4"x4" screens for screener, 3 each; LINE ITEM 3, Extra 2"x2" screens for screener, 3 each. Description. SCOPE: Contractor to supply one portable, self-contained, truck-towed, gravel screening plant for screening barrow pit run material in Montana, meeting the following requirements: The screener shall have the following dimensions: OVERALL HEIGHT FOR OPERATION: 114" max. OVERALL HEIGHT FOR TRAVEL: 144" max. OVERALL TRAVEL WIDTH: 92" max. TRAVEL WEIGHT: 22,000 pounds, max. TONGUE WEIGHT: 8,000 pounds, max. TOWING COUPLER: Pintle eye. AXLE WEIGHT CAPACITY: 8,000 pounds, min. NUMBER OF AXLES: One, min; Two, max. WHEEL SIZE: 9x17.5 steel disc, min. TIRES: 9R17.5, highway tread, load range H, min. TOWING SPEED: Must be capable of being towed at 55 MPH on paved roads. BRAKES: Electric with wiring to connector. Break-a-way switch for setting wheel brakes shall be provided. POWER PLANT: Diesel, min 23 SAE HP at 2100 RPM at sea-level. Min 14 gal fuel tank. 12-volt electrical system with electric starter and min 200 CCA battery. Engine to be shielded and protected from spill and debris during operation. Fuel system to have water separator and filters. Lubrication system to have spin-on oil filter. Engine shall have two stage air cleaner with disposable paper element. Engine shall have an hour meter. Engine shall have automatic shutdown for low oil pressure or high engine temperature. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: the hydraulic system operated by the power plant shall operate the wheel elevation and landing gear as well as the screener. The system shall have a cleanable or replaceable filter and a fan-cooled oil cooler. OPERATION: The shaker head shall have two removeable material screening decks bolted into position. The screener shall include a top screen with 4"x4" openings and a bottom screen with 2"x2" openings. Screen overall area to be min 84"x 78". Size of opening for clearing under screen, min 116" x 56". STEEL CONSTRUCTION: All steel to be min 50,000 psi yield strength unless otherwise noted. All steel plating subject to wear shall be min 8 GA. PAINTING: Screener shall be painted with manufacturer's standard finish and furnished with instruction and warning signs where appropriate. LIGHTING: Screener shall be equipped with standard trailer safety lighting and SAE 7-pin connector for being towed. QUALITY: All material and equipment shall be new and unused. All bolts shall be heat treated, Grade 5 for non-structural connections and Grade 8 for structural connections, of proper length. All threaded nut fasteners shall be self locking or have lock washers. All welds shall be free of slag, internal and external, and all exposed outer surface welds shall be ground smooth. All workmanship, welding, cutting fabrication, and assembly shall be of high quality and in conformance with good manufacturing practices. All welding shall be according to AWS standards. Flame-cut edges shall be ground and finished for a neat and uniform appearance. All brackets, braces, fittings and other attachments shall be bolted to the frame or chassis. Securing of air, water, fuel and/or electrical lines, looms or harnesses shall utilize replaceable clips or bands. PREOPERATION: The contractor shall service with component manufacturer's recommended lubricant or coolant all components. Service shall be prior to initial test or operation of said components; e.g., air cleaners, gear boxes, pump engines, drive lines, etc. The contractor assumes full responsibility for failure or damage to components caused by lack of, or improper, service. DOCUMENTATION: The contractor shall provide an operator's manual describing complete instructions for operating the screener and maintenance procedures for the power plant and screener. WARRANTY: The contractor hereby warranties the screener to be free from defects and for satisfactory operation for a period of one year from date of delivery. . Delivery required not later than 30 calendar days after receipt of order. The required material shall be delivered F.O.B. Destination. Delivery shall be made between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excluded. Delivery shall be made to the following location: Bureau of Land Management, Lewistown District, Airport Road, Lewistown, MT 59457. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Paragraph (h), Multiple award -- Delete entire paragraph and substitute: Award. Offers will be received on an all or none basis. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror based upon the unit price quoted. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies. Request for Quotations must be received on or before close of business, March 25, 1997. Quotations sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to Bureau of Land Management, BC-670B, Denver Federal Center, P.O. Box 25047, Denver, CO 80225-0047. All RFQ's not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried RFQ's must be delivered directly to and placed in the depository at Bureau of Land Management, BC-670B, Mail Room, Entrance S-4, Building 50, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0047. Direct delivery of offers is only possible weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. See Note 1. (0070)

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