Officer in Charge of Construction, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Contracts Marianas (Guam), PSC 455 Box 175, FPO 96540-2200

S -- FURNISH AND INSTALL CARPETING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BLDG. NO. 4175, APRA HEIGHTS, GUAM AND IN SECONDARY SCHOOL BLDG. NO. 200, NIMITZ HILL, GUAM SOL N62766-97-P-9046 DUE 080897 POC Contact Jean Tarlton, Contracting Officer, (671) 339-4150 or (671) 339-2051; Fax: (671) 339-4248 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format of Federal Acquisition Regulation (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. (ii) The Solicitation Number is N62766-97-P-9046. This solicitation is issued as request for proposal (RFP). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. (iv) This solicitation is not restricted. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 5713. The Small Business Size Standard is $5.0 mil. (v) Contract Line Item Number 0001: Furnish and install approximately 5153 square yards of carpeting (in place quantity), in 88 Elementary School Classrooms, Building 4175, Apra Heights, Guam. $__ __ __ _&llmdash; ____. Contract Line Item Number 0002: Furnish and install approximately 1612 square yards of carpeting (in place quantity) in the school administrative offices and adjacent hallways in Building 4175, Apra Heights, Guam. $__ __ __ __ __ __ ___. Contract Line Item Number 0003: Furnish and install approximately 1700 square yards of carpeting (in place quantity) in 29 Classrooms of various sizes in Bldg. 200, Nimitz Hill, Guam. $__ __ __ __ __ __ __. (vi) REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall furnish and install the carpeting, in the areas indicated, complete and ready to use. Carpet colors shall match Salem Commercial Carpets by Shaw Industries, Inc., Dalton, GA (1-800-241-2073). Colors listed by manufacturer are for identification purposes only andare not intended to limit selections to products by manufacturer indicated. An exact match is not required. Line Item 0001 -- Building 4175: 88 Elementary school classrooms; each classroom is approximately 17' x 31'; 20 first floor classrooms shall match color 22722 Windflower; 34 second floor classrooms shall match color 22323 Thistle. 34 third floor classrooms shall match color 22427 Silver Lake. Line Item 0002 -- Bldg. 4175: School administrative offices and adjacent hallways; entire area shall match color 22821 Beach Plumb. Line Item 0003 -- Bldg. 200: 29 Secondary classrooms of various sizes, on three levels; carpet color in all rooms shall match 22822 Orchid Shadow. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Carpeting shall be suitable for installation in schools, meeting all related manufacturing and installation standards. (a) Submit: Carpet and Molding samples; the carpet manufacturer's printed technical features and installation instructions, including procedures for installation, preparation of the substrate, seaming techniques, and recommended adhesives and tapes where applicable; (b) Carpeting will be installed primarily over existing vinyl composite tile (VCT) and in some areas over concrete having a 30-day old leveling compound. (c) Carpet shall meet or exceed the following physical requirements: Type: looped pile; style: hard rock 26 with unitary backing; tufted yarn weight: 26 ounces; dye method: solution dyed; construction: tufted level loop pile; fiber: 100% polypropylene; density: 5742 oz./cubic yard; tufted pile height: .219 inch; stitches per inch: 12.8; gauge: 1/10; secondary backing: polypropylene; width: 12'; Key features: unitary backing that locks the tufts in for prevention of pulls and edge ravel; FHA Classification: Type I & II; Class I & II; Ten year limited commercial wear warranty. (d) Deliver carpet to the site in manufacturer's original wrappings and packages clearly labeled with the manufacturer's name, brand name, and related information; attach register number to each roll or stencil on the bale; store in a safe, dry, clean, and well ventilated area; store rolls flat, not standing on end and do not stach anything on top of carpet rolls; do not open containers until needed for installation unless verifying inspection is required; if carpet is to be prefabricated at a carpet workroom, keep receiving records. (e) Work shall comply with Corps of Engineers safety manual EM-385-1-1; carpet adhesives may contain toxic volatile components; follow ventilation, personal protection, and other safety precautions as recommended by the manufacturer of the adhesive. (f) Carpet shall bear the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Label; carpet type bearing the label will indicate that carpet has been tested and meets the criteria of the CRI Green Label Requirements for the Indoor Air Quality Test Criteria. (g) Carpet shall meet American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements; carpet shall have a firm backing and be securely attached to floor surfaces; (h) Exposed edges of carpet shall be neatly cut and fastened to floor surfaces. Exposed edges at doorways shall receive standard trim/molding piece. (i) Provide carpet of tufted, woven, fusion-bonded or knitted construction; first quality/ and free fo visual blemishes, streaks, poorly dyed areas, and other physical and manufacturing defects; use nontoxic carpet materials and treatments reasonable nonallergenic, and free of other recognized health hazards. (j) Do not use reclaimed yarn fibers from any woven, tufted, knitted, or felted products; do not use undrawn fiber in spun yarn; provide yarn with sufficient twist to develop adequate yarn characteristics to ensure high wearability and to minimize pillin and fuzzing of the finished carpet; provide plied yarns with a twist in the opposite direction to the singles; use yarn setting method sufficient to assure a permanent texture retention under normal use conditions, cleaning, and shampooing. (k) All adhesive shall be waterproof, non-flammable, solvent free and contain no alcohol, asbestosor other hazardous materials; low emitting volatile organic compound (VOC) adhesives should be used to provide for improved indoor air quality. (l) Inspect all rooms and areas to receive carpeting prior to installation to determine condition of substrate. Before installation, verify that concrete floors comply with requirements on moisture content as recommended by adhesive or carpet manufacturer's instructions. Prepare floor as required to ensure smooth carpet surface subsequent to installation. Provide floor free of any foreign materials and swept broom clean, assuring complete adhesion. (m) Installed carpet must be smooth, uniform and secure with a minumum of seams; install breadths paralleled with carpet pile in the same direction; match patterned goods according to manufacturer's recommendations; fit cutouts such as door jambs, columns, and ducts; do not seam carpet perpendicular to door or at pivot points; provide all materials necessary for a completely finished installation. (n) Normal working hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, Contractor may work outside the normal hours. This shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer. Meet with the Contracting Officer prior to starting work to gain access to the site, review the work schedule, and determine work hours. (o) Furnish the Contracting Officer a daily report indicating work progress and abnormal conditions or events. (p) Pick up solid waste and debris, and dispose in the PWC landfill at the rate of $0.90 per cubic yard. Metals, rubber products, chemicals and hazardous waste shall not be disposed in the PWC landfill, but shall be disposed offsite. Upon completion of work, jobsite shall be left in a clean and acceptable condition. Carpets shall be vacuumed. (vii) Carpet shall be delivered and installed at Building 4175 Apra Heights, Guam, and Building 200 Nimitz Hill, Guam, with installation commencing on 8 September 1997 and final inspection and acceptance by 19 September 1997. (viii) Provision 52.212-1, entitled "INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL (JUNE 1997)" applies to this acquisition. (ix) Provision 52.212-2 entitled "EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 1995)" applies to this solicitation. The factors as stated in Paragraph (a) of the provision are (i) past performance and (ii) price. Award will be made to the offeror having the most acceptable past performance and low cost offer. (x) Provide a completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3 entitled "OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEM (JAN 1997)", with the proposal. (xi) FAR Clause 52.212-4, "CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 1997)" applies to this acquisition. (xii) FAR Clause 52.212-5, "CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS" (AUG 1996)" applies to this acquisition. The additional following FAR clauses cited in the clause are also applicable to the acquisition: (1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (17). (xiii) (a) The Contractor shall maintain all insurance required by Guam Law such as workmen's compensation, auto insurance, and standard business liability insurance. (b) Liquidated damages in the amount of $5,000.00 per building per day shall be in effect as prescribed in FAR 52.211-11. (c) As stipulated in FAC 5252.211-9300 "Commercial Warranty", the Contractor agrees that the supplies or services furnished under the contract shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties the Contractor gives to any customer for such supplies or services and that the rights and remedies provided herein are in addition to and do not limit any rights afforded to the Government by any other clause of this contract. (End of clause). (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating assigned to this acquisition is DO-C2 Certified under DPS Regulation No. 1. (xv) Proposals in response to this solicitation are to be received no later than 8 August 1997, 2:00 PM (Guam Time). Award (if made) will be no later than 13 August 1997. It is recommended that proposals be sent via Express Mail, Federal Express, or DHL Express Service to the following Street Address: Officer in Charge of Construction, NAVFACENGCOM Contracts, Marianas, Guam, Attn: Jean Tarlton, Naval Station, U.S. Navy Public Works Center, Building 101, First Floor, Santa Rita, Guam 96915. (xvi) Contact: Jean Tarlton (671) 339-4150, (671) 339-2051; FAX (671) 339-4248; e-mail: "TARLTONJ@PWC-EMH.GUM.MRMS.NAVY.MIL" (0207)

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