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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 21,1997 PSA#1807

Commander (fcp), U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance & Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 965, Norfolk, VA 23510-9113

J -- PROVIDE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE ITEMS AT U.S. COAST GUARD INTEGRATED SUPPORT COMMAND, NEW ORLEANS, LA SOL DTCG84-97-Q-8N4005 DUE 040997 POC Ms. Danielle Tonsel, Contract Specialist at (757) 628-4120 This combined synopsis/quotation for commercial items is prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the final request for quotation; quotes are being requested and a written quotation will not be issued. This quotation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 42. This combined synopsis/quotation is open to both large and small businesses in accordance with FAR subpart 19.10. The standard identification code (SIC) number is 3534 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. BILLING/SCHEDULE: CLIN 001 Base Year 1 May 1997 through 30 April 1998, CLIN 0001A Provide Rental of one 30 cubic yard compactor dumpster for 12 (Qty) months (unit) @ $____ (unit Price) Total price $____, CLIN 0001AB Provide Rental of one 40 cubic yard open top dumpster for 12 (Qty) months (unit) @ $___ (unit price) Total price $___, CLIN 0001AC Haul Rate for 30 Cubic yard for 52 (Qty) weeks (unit) @ $___ (unit price) Total price $____, CLIN 0001AD Haul Rate for 40 cubic yard open top dumpster for 52 (Qty) week (unit) @ $___ (unit price) Total price $___.. In order to be eligible for award, offeror's shall submit prices as specified above for each option year: CLIN -0002 -- Option Year One -- 1 May 1998 to 30 April 1999. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall furnish all permits, reports, equipment (such as trucks, containers, and covers), materials, tools, labor and supervision necessary for the performance of all operations incidental to the collection, performance and proper disposal of refuse generated at USCG ISC New Orleans, LA. DEFINITIONS: REFUSE -- Includes all garbage, debris, rubbish and other similar waste material. Not included are explosive and incendiary waste and contaminated waste from Medical and Radiological processes. GARBAGE -- Animal and vegetable waste (and containers thereof) resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of foods. DEBRIS -- Grass cuttings, tree trimmings, stumps, street sweeping, roofing and construction wastes, and similar waste material. RUBBISH -- A variety of unsalvageable waste material such as metal, glass crockery, floor sweepings, paper and wrappings, containers, cartons, and similar articles not used in preparing or dispensing food. Rubbish is further subdivided into the following: COMBUSTIBLE RUBBISH -- Rubbish which can be burned readily in an incinerator or burning pit, and NONCOMBUSTIBLE RUBBISH -- Rubbish which cannot be burned at ordinary incinerator temperatures (800 to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit). REFUSE COLLECTION -- Pick-up and disposal of accumulated refuse. PICK-UP STATIONS -- Designated locations where refuse will be conveniently and effectively assembled and stored in containers for collection. SCHEDULE OF WORK: The contractor shall furnish and maintain, at all times, containers at pick-up stations. Refuse collection shall be made once a week (Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays) for each container. Pick-ups will be made between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Prior to award, the contractor shall submit a pick-up schedule to the Contracting Officer for approval. CONTAINER DESCRIPTIONS: The size and number of refuse collection containers required are as follows: One 30 cubic yards and one 40 cubic yards. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS: 1) All other loose refuse such as cardboard boxes, cartons, bundled and tied newspaper and magazines, tree branches and palm fronds, and packing containers, etc. which are placed adjacent to the containers shall be picked up by the contractor. 2) any refuse spilled during collection and removal operations shall be cleaned up immediately by the contractor. 3) when emptied, the refuse containers shall be returned to their original positions with covers replaced in the closed position. 4) The contractor shall use reasonable care and diligence to insure that sites where refuse is collected are kept clean and neat during the designated pick-up schedule, and that adjacent loose debris within 10 to 15 meters of the containers is cleaned up by the contractor. All containers will be cleaned when needed by the contractor. 5) All contractor furnished containers shall be of metal contraction with either metal or rubber covers. 6) The containers shall be maintained in good condition at all times to include, but not limited to, proper functioning covers, no holes, and a clean outside appearance. The interior of all containers shall be clean upon start of the contract, and replacement of additional containers brought in during any period of the contract shall be in good condition and internally clean. SAFETY: All power operating equipment shall be operated within the safety parameters are defined by OSHA. Equipment shall be operated with particular care when near pedestrians on the base. FAR provision 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference. The following are addendums to FAR provision 52.212-1: The following clauses are incorporated 52.214-5 52.233-2 Service of Protest (OCT 95), 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 90), 52.232-15 Progress Payments Not Included (APR 84). FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Item does not apply, award will be made to the offeror who submits the lowest price. OFFERORS SHALL COMPLETE FAR CLAUSE 52.212-3 OFFERS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 96) AND SUBMIT IT WITH THEIR OFFER. THE CERTIFICATION MUST BE REQUESTED BY CALLING THE CONTACT NUMBER: TEL: (757) 628-4120/ FAX (757) 628-4134. FAR provision 52.212-4, contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items incorporated by reference. FAR provision 52.212-4 includes an addendum incorporating additional clauses. Please contact the number identified below to obtain the clause. FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Item (JUN 96) hereby applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor, FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, FAR 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts). RATE INCREASE, DECREASE AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: a) The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any increases, decreases or other adjustments in rate charged by the solid waste disposal facility within thirty (30) days after the effective date of rate change or adjustment. The notice shall contain a statement of the amount of the rate change or adjustments and any other relevant data which may reasonably be required by the Contracting Officer. b) If there is an increase or a decrease in the rate charged by the solid wastedisposal facility after the contract start date, the contract shall be adjusted to reflect such increases or decreases upon the demand of either the contractor or the Government. Such adjustments will be limited solely to the increase and decrease in the rate charged on actual (not estimated) quantities of refuse disposed of after the effective date of rate change or adjustment. However, the notice requirement in paragraphs (a) above shall be a condition precedent to the contract receiving an adjustment increasing the contract amount. c) Should the State Board of Public Utilities order the solid waste facility to make an adjustment in its rates, or agreements because of excessive rates charged during the period of the contract, the contractor shall pass all such rate adjustments to the Government in the form of an adjustment to this contract or payment to the Government. The contractor agrees to refund the Government all benefits it received as a result of a Public Utility Board rate decision. d) Contractor shall comply with all laws or regulations which provide for reduction or elimination of landfill disposal fees payable by the Federal Government, its agencies or agents. e) The Government will not be liable to the contractor for interest payment where the contractor fails to provide revlent data in a timely manner concerning the rate change or adjustment. Bidders may obtain the latest Wage Determination NO. 94-2233 (Rev. 5) dated 3/11/96. which establishes the prevailing wage guidelines for this acquisition by calling the contact number identified below. INSURANCE: Before commencing work under this contract, the contractor shall acquire a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with FAR clause 52.228-5 Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation (SEP 89). Insurance coverage will be as follows: WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY INSURANCE with employer's liability coverage of a least $100,000.00, GENERAL LIABILITY- bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form policy -- at least $500,000.00 per occurrence and AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY -- required on the comprehensive form of policy, and shall provide bodily liability and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies shall provide coverage of at least $200,000.00 per person and $500,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000.00 per occurrence for property damage. NOTICE TO QUOTERS: It is the policy of the Coast Guard to issue solicitation and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. To further this policy, the Commandant has created the position of Solicitation Ombudsman who is empowered to investigate issues raised by prospective offerors and resolve them, where possible, without expensive and timely-consuming litigation. Potential offerors who believe that a Coast Guard solicitation is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant contracting officer. If the contract office is unable to satisfy the concerns, the offeror should then contact the Coast Guard solicitation Ombudsman at this address: Commandant (G-CPM-S/3), 2100 Second Street, SW, Washington, DC 20593, telephone (202) 267-2285, Fax (202) 267-4011. Potential offerors should provide the following information to the Ombudsman in order to ensure a timely response: solicitation number, contracting office, contracting officer, and solicitation closing date. (Note: Interested minority and women owned businesses may want to investigate the Department of Transportation's short loan program. For further information and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852). SUBMISSION OF QUOTES: Quotes shall be received at Commander (fcp-1), Maintenance & Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 965, Norfolk, VA 23510-9113, Attention Ms. Danielle Tonsel, by 2:00 PM local time April 9, 1997. All quotes shall be clearly marked with the quoter's name and quote number. POINT OF CONTACT: For information, questions and availabilityof forms, addendums, wage determination, technical exhibits, etc. please contact Ms. Danielle Tonsel at (757) 628-4120 or request the same via fax (757) 628-4135. To make a site visit the Point of Contact is SKC J. Fowler (504) 942-4100. (0078)

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