USDA, Coconino National Forest, 2323 E. Greenlaw Lane, Flagstaff, AZ 86004-1890

23 -- BELLY DUMP, 30' LENGTH SOL RFQ R3-04-98-08 DUE 050698 POC Carol Hollis at 520-527-3543/Contraction Officer, Yolanda Mitchell, 520-527-3540 E-MAIL: Carol.Hollis/r3_coconino@fs.fed.us, Carol.Hollis/r3_coconino@fs.fed.us. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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) RFQ R3-04-98-08; This solicitation is issued as a request for quotations. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. (iv) Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3715; the small business size standard is 500 employees. This is not a small business set aside. (v) Bid Item 1. Belly dump, 30' length, 1 each (vi) Capacity: 20 cubic yards single hopper; Dimensions: Length 30 ft. -- Height 9 ft 1 inch with out bang boards -- Width 96 inches; Gates: Commercial Grade stell with chain stops. Air controlled: electric controlled from cab of truck and manual from ground. Top of Doors T-1 steel.; Hopper: 54"x108" opening -- double gate with 3/16" plate with 1/4' side walls.; Air System: Twin 8" bore air cylinders with 60 gallon air reservior, filter, oiler and quick release valves.; Fifth Wheel: Oscillating upper plate with standard king pin; Wheels: 8.25x24.5 steel disc (8); Tires: 11Rx24.5 Dunlop SP-160 Radials (8); Axles: (2) 25,000 lb. Dana 5" tubular with 16 1/2"x7" cam brakes and oil seals; Lights: ICC and DOT approved sealed beam lighting system; Suspension: Hutch H-900 single point suspension; Landing Gear: Stiff leg 4"x4" square; Fenders: Full fenders front and rear; Paint: while paint; Spare Tire: Spare Tire and Wheel 11Rx24.5; Rear Bumper: Push Block; Dirt Deflector: In front of axle to protect brake chamers; Brake Chambers: Mounted on top of axles; Top Rail: 4"x6"x3/16" tube; Bottom Rail: 4"x6"x3/16" tube; Sides: 54" high 12 guage steel; Hopper: 10 gauge side sheets and inside slope sheets; Mud Flaps: Anti Sail. (vii) Deliver within 45 days of award to: USDA, Prescott National Forest, 344 South Cortez St, Prescott, Az. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquitition. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items apply. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision is past performance and price. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3. Offeror Representatives and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with offer. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commerical Items, applies to this acquisition. (xiii) Item to be warrantied for a minimum of 12 months from acceptance. (xiv) N/A (xv) N/A (xvi) Quotes are duet at USDA, Coconino National Forest, 2323 E Greenlaw Lane, Flagstaff, Az by close of business May 6, 1998. (xvii) Carol Hollis, 520-527-3543 for information regarding the solicitation. (0084)

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