National Park Service, Curecanti National Recreation Area, 102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230

54 -- PREFABRICATED RESTROOM SOL RFQ1379-99-007 DUE 060799 POC Harriet J. Anema 970-641-2337 x237 The National Park Service (NPS) intends to negotiate and award a purchase order with only one source, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with Biological Mediation Systems, Inc., P.O.Box 8248, Fort Collins, Colorado 80256. The proposed procurement is for nine (9) prefabricated air liftable evaporator waste treatment systems operated by photovoltaic panels delivered. The system must consist of a vented, evaporative holding vault with a polyethylene lining which is specifically designed to eliminate 85% of liquid in the holding tanks as well as eliminate odors. Units must be comprised of prefabricated section of which no section may weigh more than 160 pounds and maximum weight of the entire unit shall not exceed 850 pounds. Units shall meet full ADA compliance and have a minimum holding tank capacity of 700 gallons. Building structural frame shall be constructed of 6063-752 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" aluminum tubing. Wall, roof and foundation sections shall be welded construction and shipped knocked down and designed to be bolted together on site with tamper proof bolts with exterior T-1-11 siding painted to NPS color/paint specifications and interior Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP). Floor shall be 1/8" diamond plate tread aluminum. There shall be a bituminous material between all aluminum frame work and treated plywood outer skin. Roof structure shall be 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" welded aluminum with Pro Panel metal roof or unfinished, exterior plywood for NPS installation of asphalt shingles. The photovoltaic system to run the ventilation fan shall be sized for day light operation only. Units shall have a toilet riser of high density plastic. NPS believes there is only one responsible source and have found no other manufactuer will satisfy the agency's requirement listed above. This notice is not a request for competative quotes. Firms believing they can provide the required item are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer. They must, however, provide supporting evidence they can furnish the requested item at a cost that will not exceed the total intended transaction cost, will not violate any patents, and submit a quote for consideration no later than 15 days from the published date of this synopsis announcement. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this procurement is 5039. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competative procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted by fax at 970-641-3127. Posted 05/21/99 (W-SN334306). (0141)

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