IHS, Alaska Area Native Health Service, Area Office of Acquisition Management, 4141 Ambassador Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508-5928

55 -- TREATED LUMBER SOL 243-IFB-98-4009 DUE 022598 POC William Knox, Contract Specialist, (907) 729-2966 E-MAIL: exchange, wknox@akanmc.alaska.ihs.gov. 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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 243-IFB-98-4009, and is issued as an invitation for bids. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. There is no set-aside for this solicitation. The standard industrial classification code is 2499 and small business size standard is 500. The solicitation line item numbers, items, quantities, and units of measure are as follows: ITEM QTY UNIT UNIT TOTAL # DESCRIPTION REQ ISSUE COST COST 1. Treated Lumber 6"x6"x12' 400 EA $ $ 2. Treated Lumber 4"x12"x2' 4000 EA $ $ 3. Treated Lumber 4"x12"x4' 700 EA $ $ 4. Treated Lumber 4"x4"x12' 100 EA $ $ 5. Treated Lumber 2"x12"x12'200 EA $ $ 6. Treated Lumber 2"x6"x12' 600 EA $ $ I. GENERAL This technical provision outlines elements specific to acquisition of treated wood products, including submittal requirements, and packaging and shipment provisions. II MATERIAL A. Preservative All lumber in this lot will be treated for fresh water ground contact. The pressure treatment shall be applied in accordance with AWPA C2. The preservative shall be one of he following, with the minimum net retention listed in pounds per cubic foot (pcf) in the second column: Preservative Retention (pcf) 1.. pentachlorophenol 0.50 2. ammonical copper zinc arsenate (ACZA) 0.40 3. chromated copper arsenate (CCA) 0.40 * 4. ammonical copper quat. (ACQ) 0.40 5. copper naphthenate 0.040 * Important note: It is recognized by the AWPA that Douglas fir is extremely difficult to treat with CCA, and therefore, CCA-treated Douglas fir will not be accepted. B. Wood Products: The specifications below apply to dimension lumber and timbers. Shall be Hem-Fir.Douglas Fir-Larch will be accepted only of it is treated with a preservative other than CCA. 4"x4" and smaller shall be graded "Light Framing, Standard." Larger than 4" in any dimension shall be graded "No. 2" or better. Shall be incised prior to treatment Shall be cut to finished dimensions prior to treatment. Shall bear an approved ALSC quality mark assuring treatment is in conformance with appropriate AWPA standards. Shall be kiln-dried to maximum content after treatment and before packaging. III. SUBMITTALS A. At a minimum, the following are required prior to award of this contract: 1. The preservative and retention to be used. 2. The lumber species and grade to be used. 3. Assurance that all wood products will be cut to finished dimensions prior to treatment. 4. A copy of the approved ALSC quality mark that will be stamped onto each individual piece prior to packaging. 5.. The estimated number of bundles for each village, with the estimated weight and dimension of each bundle (weight not toexceed 3000 pounds per bundle). 6. Submittals shall include a letter from the prospective contractor describing the above requirements, with descriptive literature, catalog cut sheets, and any other information which indicates compliance with these specifications attached to the letter. The letter shall accompany your bid. IV. PACKAGING AND SHIPPING All lumber shall be packaged for rough ocean transport. Bundles shall be squared to the maximum extent possible to permit efficient stowing on barges. Bundles will be strapped to 4"x4" minimum cross skids using 1 " steel bands to allow movement by forklift. Maximum bundle weight shall not exceed 3000 pounds. Each bundle shall be clearly marked. The mark shall include PHS REP, the village name, and an information contact number -- (907) 729-3500. The date for delivery is May 1, 1998 and place of delivery and acceptance and FOB point is Alaska Area Native Health Service, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, 131 Orca Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. Mark for PHS REP -- Brian Twohy, Kotlik, Alaska 99620. The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, is applicable to this acquisition. The evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are, technical capability of the items, price of items, and past performance of the offeror. All offerors are required to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, The FAR provision at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The date offers are due is February 25, 1998 at 3:00pm. Bids should be faxed or hand carried to Alaska Area Native Health Service, 4141 Ambassador Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508-5928, 2nd Floor Bid Room. The contact for information regarding this solicitation is, William Knox (907) 729-2966. (0030)

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