CONTRACTING DIVISION, USARMY ENGR DIST ST LOUIS, 1222 SPRUCE ST RM 4.207, ST LOUIS, MO 63103-2833

56 -- FURNISH MISCELLANEOUS STONE PRODUCTS, MARK TWAIN LAKE, MONROE CITY, MISSOURI SOL DACW43-99-B-0202 DUE 120498 POC Contract Specialist REGINA D. PUCEL (314) 331-8509 Contracting Officer GAIL T. EVANS (314) 331-8522 (Site Code DACW43) (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepa red in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested in response to this notice and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation DACW43-99-B-0202 is issued as an invitation to bid (IFB). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC97-06. (iv) This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses under SIC 5032, size standard of 100 employees. (v) A list of the contract line item numbers, item quantities and unit of measure is applicable for this solicitation. Award will be made for base year with an option to renew for four additional years, if necessary. The following listed items are the base year only. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY U/I 0001 1" COMMERCIAL (A11C) 25 TN 0002 1" SURFACING (BB) 300 TN 0003 1-1/2" SURFACING (BBM) 25 TN 0004 OVERSIZE QUALITY (BO) 50 TN 0005 OVERSIZE NON-QUALITY (BOX) 200 TN 0006 BASE STONE TYPE 1 (B6) 300 TN 0007 GRANULAR FILL (GF) 25 TN 0008 150 LB RIPRAP (RR150) 150 TN 0009 400 LB RIPRAP (RR) 100 TN 0010 SAND (CLASS A OR B) 50 TN 0011 GABION STONE (IAGS) 25 TN OPTION YEAR NO. 1- Item Nos. 1001 thru 1011, description, quantity and U/I same as base year. OPTION YEAR NO. 2- Item Nos. 2001 thru 2011, description, quantity and U/I same as base year. OPTION YEAR NO. 3- Item Nos. 3001 thru 3011, description, quantity and U/I same as base year. OPTION YEAR NO. 4- Item Nos. 4001 thru 4011, description, quantity and U/I same as base year. Note 1: All prices must be firm Note 2: All quantities are estimated and are to be used for bid evaluation purposes only Note 3: Bidders must bid on all items. Failure to bid on base year plus renewal option years will be cause for the Government to determine the bid non-responsive Note 4: Legend for Unit of Issue abbreviation: TN -- Ton (vi) Work shall consist of Furnishing Miscellaneous Stone Products in accordance with specifications and provisions stated herein and as specified in delivery orders issued against an Indefinite Quantity Contract. (vii) Materials to be picked up/transported from quarry to Mark Twain Lake Project by government personnel in Government Vehicle as specified in delivery orders issued. Contract Amount: NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 per year, Guaranteed Minimum Base Year is $1,000.00; and if applicable $500.00 each Option Year. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) Supplement Provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation. Full text of the provisions and clauses can be obtained via the Internet at the following address: http//www.arnet.gov/far or contact the POC listed herein. (viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, evaluation criteria Paragraph (a). "The Government will evaluate bids for award purposes by multiplying the estimated quantities shown in the bidding schedule by the unit prices bid and adding the total amounts thus calculated by combining these amounts will be the basis forthe evaluation of bids. Award will be made on total line items as a whole, to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder complying with the requirements of the specifications and deemed to be in the best interest of the Government". (x) Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with offer. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. (xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, incorporating FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award, FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government Alt 1, FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. In addition, the following contract clauses are included: FAR 52,216-18, Ordering, "such orders may be issued from date of award through twelve (12) months from effective date of contract award", FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity, FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Conract, FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.222.20, Walsh Healey Public Contracts Act, FAR 52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price, DFAR 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer's Representative, DFAR 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration" is applicable to this solicitation. SPECIAL NOTICE: Effective 1 June 1998 contractors are to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) as a condition for receipt of contract award. Offerors may obtain information on registration by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http//ccr.edi.disa.mil. For further details regarding the requirements of CCR, offerors are advised to review the requirements of DFAR 252.204-7004. DFAR 252.225-7006, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, DFAR 252.225-7007 Alt 1, Trade Agreements, DFAR 252.225-7035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, DFAR 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. (xvi) Offers must be in writing, signed and dated, due by close of business on 4 December 1998 and submitted to Department of the Army, St. Louis District Corps of Engineers, 1222 Spruce Street, ATTN: CEMVS-CT-X, Room 4.203, St. Louis, Missouri 63103-2833. Any contractual questions on subject invitation should be directed to Ms Regina Pucel, St. Louis District Office, Telephone No. 314-331-8509. Any technical questions on subject invitation should be directed to Mr. David C. Berti, Mark Twain Lake Project Office, Monroe City, Missouri, Telephone No. 573-735-4097. Posted 10/27/98 (I-SN265803). (0300)

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