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

S -- REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE AND RECYCLING SERVICES AT USCG DETACHMENT SANDY HOOK, HIGHLANDS, NJ SOL DTCG84-98-B-1GA060 DUE 111397 POC Ms. Danielle Tonsel, Contract Specialist at (757) 628-4120 This combined synopsis/solicitation 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 solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a invitation for bids (IFB). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 46. This combined synopsis/solicitation is open to both large and small business concerns. The standard identification code (SIC) number is 4212 and the small business size standard is $6 million. This is a Firm fixed price type solicitation to provide refuse collection/disposal and recycling services at U.S. Coast Guard Detachment Sandy Hook. BILLING/SCHEDULE: FIRM FIXED WORK: CLIN 0001 Base Year 1 December 1997 through 30 November 1998, CLIN 0001A: To perform collection and removal of refuse in accordance with the Scope of Work: (QTY) 12 (UNIT) MTHS (UNIT PRICE) $__ __ ____ TOTAL AMOUNT $__ __ ____, CLIN 0001B: Recycling Services in accordance with paragraph C.7 of the Scope of Work: (QTY) 12 (UNIT) MTHS (UNIT PRICE) $__ __ ___ TOTAL AMOUNT $__ __ ____, REQUIREMENTS TYPE WORK: CLIN 0001C 30 Cubic Yard Roll Off Containers -- $__ __ ___ per call, CLIN 0001D Emergency Pickups as required $__ __ ___ per day. In order to be eligible for award, offeror's shall submit prices as specified above for all option years: CLIN 0002 -- Option Year One- 1 December 1998 through 30 November 1999, CLIN 0003 -- Option Year Two -- 1 December 1999 through 30 November 2000, CLIN 0004 Option Year Three -- 1 December 2000 through 30 November 2001, CLIN 0005 Option Year 4 -- 1 December 2001 through 30 November 2002 (Please provide your prices on your company letter head when you submit your bid). SCOPE OF WORK: GENERAL. The contractor shall provide all permits, licenses, materials, equipment, tools, labor and supervision necessary to provide proper collection and disposal of refuse and recyclables generated by the Coast Guard complex at Sandy Hook, in Highlands, New Jersey. Equipment includes containers and trucks. PERSONNEL: All personnel employed by the Contractor or any representative of the Contractor entering the Government Facility shall conform to all security regulations which may be in effect during the contract period and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary to assure that no violations occur. HOURS OF OPERATION. REFUSE COLLECTION SCHEDULE: Refuse collection shall be made twice per week, Monday and Thursday. Collections on Sundays and Federal holidays shall be prohibited. Federal Holidays occurring on collection days shall cause collection to be performed on the following day. Collections shall be made between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. NOTE: During the summer season access to Sandy Hook may be delayed due to beach traffic. RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE: The contractor shall provide recycling containers with covers, of an appropriate quantity and size to allow weekly pickup. CONTAINER LOCATIONS: Location of the containers will be provided upon request via fax number below. CONTAINER CAPACITIES: The capacity and quantity of the REFUSE COLLECTION -- 7 each 4 cubic yard containers, 1 each 8 cubic yard container, 3 each 6 cubic yard containers, 3 each 30 cubic yard containers. RECYCLING CONTAINERS -- 9 each 90 gallon toters, 3 each 6 cubic yard containers, and 1 2 cubic yard container. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY -- REFUSE CANS. Not to exceed three in quantity, plastic or metal with capacity not to exceed 36 gallons, provided by the Government. These cans shall be emptied by the contractor as part of this contract. RECYCLING CONTAINERS- 68 Recycling containers provided by the Government with a capacity of 28 gallons each. SPECIFIC TASKS: REFUSE: Contractor shall collect, transport and dispose of refuse. CLEANLINESS OF CONTAINERS -- All containers shall be kept free of exterior rust, free of exterior residue and free of interior residue resulting in objectionable odors or insect infestation. On-site cleaning is acceptable provided only environmentally-safe cleaning solutions are used and that all residue from cleaning is properly cleaned up and removed immediately after washing is complete. If necessary to maintain cleanliness as specified, the Contractor shall take existing containers off site and immediately provide a replacement container. The contractor is not responsible for cleanliness of individual refuse cans. REFUSE TRANSPORT AND DISPOSAL -- All refuse resulting from this contract shallbe transported and disposed of in accordance with all applicable local, state and Federal laws, regulations and statutes. RECYCLING: Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation and expert supervision necessary to provide recycling services at various locations throughout USCG Activities NY, Sandy Hook Detachment, 20 Crispen Road, Highlands, NJ 07732-4096. Provide curb-side pickup once per week for recyclable glass, plastic, tin, aluminum, cardboard, and mixed paper. The contractor shall perform the required service in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and codes. The contractor shall purchase at its own expense all permits, licenses and road fees and other applicable required documentation fees for the legal transportation of refuse for the state New Jersey and any other state involved. The contractor shall at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the minimum amount of insurance required by the state of New Jersey for performance of this contract. Pick up times are to be scheduled during the normal work day (Monday-Friday) between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. In the event services can not be provided on the scheduled day, services are to be rescheduled with the COTR for he next work day during normal working hours.(A more detailed Scope of Work is available upon written request by fax from the number sited below.) 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 Submission of Bids, 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, responsible bid. Offerors shall complete FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offers Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (MAR 96) and submit it with their offer. The certification shall be requested via fax from the Point of Contact identified below. FAR provision 52.212-4, contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items in 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 52.233-3 Protest After Award, FAR 52.203-6 Restriction on subcontractor Sale to the Government, with Alternate I, FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee adjustment for Illegal or improper Activity, FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veteran and Veterans of the Vietnam Ear, 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). WAGES: Bidders may obtain the latest wage Determination No. 94-2351 Rev. 6 dated 7/2/97 which established the prevailing wage guidelines for this contract via fax from the Point of Contact listed 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 to be provided within 10 days after award date. NOTICE TO OFFERORS: 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 BIDS: Bids shall be received at Commander (fcp-1), Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 965, Norfolk, VA 23510-9113, Attention Ms. Danielle Tonsel, by 2:00 PM local time on November 13, 1997. All bids shall be clearly marked with the bidder's name and solicitation number. No fax bids shall be accepted. POINT OF CONTACT: For information, questions and availability of forms, addendums, etc. please contact Ms. Danielle Tonsel via fax (757) 628-4134. For a SITE VISIT: please contact SK1 Scott Kline at (908) 872-3453. (0300)

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