Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, Az85364

19 -- FURNISH AMPHIBIOUS EXCAVATOR STYLE DREDGE SOL 99-SQ-34-0720 DUE 071399 POC Gerald Casares, Contract Specialist, 520-343-8262 and Bridget Gauer, 520-343-8138 This RFQ replaces 99-SQ-34-0672 which is hereby cancelled due to ambiguities and the specification requirements are revised. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being required and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is Request For Quotation No. 99-SQ-34-0720 which incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 97-12. This acquisition is Total Small Business Set Aside, the Small Business size standard is 750 employees and the Standard Industrial Classification code is 3531. The Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office has a requirement for one amphibious excavator style dredge. FOB is Destination and delivery shall be made to the Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, Arizona, 85364. The amphibious excavator style dredge requirements are: 1) be able to be transported without special conditions, variances, or use of pilot cars; 2) be capable of being transported complete on one flatbed trailer; 3) be capable of self loading under its own power without the use of cranes, forklifts, or other lifting devices; 4) be capable of digging to a depth of 17 feet; 5) have a maximum draft of 24 inches; 6) be equipped with an optional 1 cubic yard digging bucket; 7) have the ability to dig and dredge simultaneously; 8) be powered by a diesel engine; 9) be self propelled by means of a propeller; 10) be equipped with remote inside cab, hydraulically operated stabilizers; 11) use biodegradable vegetable oil to operate the hydraulic system; 12) be equipped with a rake attachment for stump and brush cleaning; 13) have a 12 volt DC electrical system; 14) be equipped with navigation and dredging lights; 15) be air conditioned; 16) be equipped with a heating system; 17) have a hydraulically driven air compressor; 18) have a hydraulically driven winch; 19) be equipped with American threaded hydraulic fittings and hoses; 20) be equipped with a spill prevention system for engine oil, hydraulic oil and fuel, 21) be operational by one person and 22) be OSHA compliant. The successful offeror shall deliver and have the dredge fully operational by November 1, 1999. Deadline for receipt of quotes is close of business Tuesday, July 13, 1999. Responses to this RFQ should be mailed to Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, Attn: YAO-3120, P.O. Box D, Yuma, Arizona, 85366. Fax inquiries to 520-343-8568. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies with no addendum. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies with the following evaluation factors and award will be based on Best Value: technical, delivery time, past performance, and cost/price. The offeror should provide descriptive literature that demonstrates the product's ability to meet the minimum requirements of the specifications. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items, with the quote. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with no addendum. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the additional clauses at subparagraphs 1,5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22 are applicable. No DPAS has been set. Award will be made to the responsible offeror that provides the best value considering the evaluation factors. See Note 17. Posted 07/01/99 (W-SN349762). (0182)

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