DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, BUILDING 1001, 761ST TANK BATTALION AVE, FORT HOOD TX 76544-5059

F -- DISPOSAL/RECYCLE SERVICE SOL DAKF48-98-B-0003 DUE 112897 POC Contract Specialist Neta Woodward (254) 287-5115 (Site Code DAKF48) 17(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared IAW the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in FAR Subparts 13, 14 and 16, with the intent of issuing an indefinite delivery contract (IDC) for the disposal/recycling of nonhazardous waste generated through the use of sweepable and polypropylene absorbents at Fort Hood, Texas. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 17(ii) DAKF4898B0003 is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), incorporating those provisions at FAR Subpart 16 that relate to indefinite delivery contracts. 17(iii) This IFB and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-1. 71(iv) This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business under standard industrial classification code 8999 -- Services Not Elsewhere Classified ($5 Million). 17(v) There are two contract line items:0001 -- Nonhazardous Sweepable Absorbents -- approx. 600 55-gallon drums; and 0002 -- Nonhazardous Polypropylene Absorbents -- approx. 540 55-gallon drums. 17(vi) Description of Work to be Performed: The Contractor shall: (1) provide for a haul-away disposal service (to include all supplies, labor (except for loading of drums onto the Contractor's conveyance) transportation and equipment), for the Directorate of Public Works at Fort Hood, Texas; (2) ensure all absorbent materials are disposed of using approved methods of the Texas National Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC); (3) accept all drums stored for transport, transport all drums to an authorized disposal facility within the State of Texas, and return all Government owned drums to the pickup location upon the next regularly scheduled pickup date, after disposition of the absorbent material. Minimally, this service will be provided on a bi-weekly basis (or as otherwise required); (4) be responsible for providing the Government with all appropriate Certificates of Destruction and/or Recycle (or equivalent documents); (5) meet all pertinent Texas licensing requirements relating to the proper transportation and disposal of hazardous/nonhazardous waste/materials, as well as possession of a valid TSD permit within the State of Texas (or appropriate documentation that waste will be transported directly to a recycle facility and not a storage facility. No materials will be transported outside the State of Texas; (6) be held responsible for any cost associated with spills or ground pollution that results from the Contractor's transport, storage, reclamation or disposal. The Contractor shall be similarly responsible for damages to persons or property that occur as a result of negligence, and exercise proper caution to preserve the health and safety of all individuals associated with the performance of services under this contract. Any subcontracting opportunities relating to the performance of this contract will carry the same requirements set forth for the prime contractor, and evidence of like qualifications will be provided to the Government prior to any transportation of materials; (7) be responsible for providing a legible copy of the Hazardous/Nonhazardous Waste Manifest to the Environmental Management Office within 30 days after the collection and transportation of waste. This manifest shall reflect the total poundage collected and transported, and all other information required for the completion of the Texas Annual Waste Summary and the EPA Hazardous Waste Minimization Report. The government will furnish all necessary TNRCC waste codes, and will properly notify the TNRCC of these codes. Government personnel will be responsible for loading all drums on the rear of the Contractor's conveyance. 17(vii) This contract will become effective December 1, 1997 for a 12-month period with pickups scheduled approximately bi-weekly for the duration of the performance period. The FOB Point and acceptance is at the DPW Classification Unit, Fort Hood, Texas.17(viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition with the following addenda: (a) There is no SF 1449 issued in this matter -- potential offerors will need to respond by company letterhead, or other identifying document. (e) Delete; (i) Delete. 17(ix) FAR provision 52.212-2 is not applicable to this acquisition. The solicitation is issued with the intent of awarding a firm fixed price contract without discussion, with evaluation being based on price and price related factors. 17(x) Potential offerors must submit a completed copy of the provision of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. Failure to do so will render the offer nonresponsive. 17(xi) FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: (a) Inspection/Acceptance: Delete the text as written, and insert: The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those services that conform to the requirements of this contract. End of paragraph. (j) Risk of Loss: Delete. (n) Title: Delete. (o) Warranty: Delete. (p) Limitation of Liability: Delete. Liabilities of the Contractor are specifically addressed in 17(vi) above. 17(xii) FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, specifically: (b)(6) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (7) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); (8) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29U.S.C. 793); (9) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); (c)(1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et. Seq.); (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et. Seq.). 17 (xiii) Orders placed under this contract will be via delivery order, and issued monthly; however, individual pickup dates will be arranged randomly and as required by the Government during the month. The Contractor will accept any and all calls for pickup; however, the Contractor will not be required to perform any services after 30 days from the issuance of the last delivery order of the contract performance period. Generally, the Government will not require more than one vehicle during any scheduled pickup. 17(xiv) Not applicable. (xv) Not applicable. 17(xvi) Offers are due at the Directorate of Contracting, 761st Tank Battalion Avenue, Building 1001, Room W113, Fort Hood, Texas 76544-5025 no later than 12 Noon, 28 Nov 97. 17(xvii) Contact Neta Woodward, at 254-287-5115, FAX: 254-287-5354 for information regarding this solicitation. (0323)

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