USDA Forest Service, PO Box 25017, Lakewood CO 80225

56 -- ASPHALT SUPPLY SOL RFQ RMAST-98-05 DUE 101597 POC Contact Point. Contracting Officer, Joel Butzin,(970) 874-6613 Work consists of supplying about 1942 tons of AHTD Surface Course Ashpalt, Type 2 or Type 3, delivered to the Cass Job Corps Center (North of Ozark AR) and placed in Government operated laydown equipment. 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 herein being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is a Request for Quotes RMAST-98-05 and this document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The Standard Industrial Code for this work is 2951 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This project is 100% set-aside for small business. Bidders should provide a price per ton for 1942 tons of the specified asphalt delivered to the Cass Job Corps Center. Bids may be FAX'ed to Joel Butzin,USDA -- Forest Service, 970 874-6698 or mailed to 2250 Highway 50, Delta CO 81416. Bids should be at the above office by the close of business on October 15, 1997. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial (This is to be completed and submitted with the bid. Copies available upon request.), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms andConditions -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (including FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity). For information on this solicitation call Joel Butzin at 970 874-6613 (no collect calls) between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm MDT Monday through Friday. Please leave a message. (0279)

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