Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, 10 ABW/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315

S -- SLUDGE REMOVAL AND LAND APPLICATION SOL F0561100Q0100 DUE 082699 POC Ronald Hudgins, Contracting Specialist, Phone (719) 333-2965, Fax (719) 333-4404, Email ronald.hudgins@usafa.af.mil -- Sherry Pittinger, Contracting Officer, Phone (719) 333-4908, Fax (719) 333-4404, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F0561100Q0100 &LocID=479. E-MAIL: Ronald Hudgins, ronald.hudgins@usafa.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ), solicitation number F0561100Q0100. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 4953 and the business size standard is $6M. The proposed requirements contract is reserved for small businesses. Women owned small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to submit quotes. The 10th Civil Engineering Squadron, United States Air Force Academy, CO has a requirement to contract for the removal and land application of treated sludge. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items or services necessary to remove treated sludge from the anaerobic digester at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bldg 9053, transport and land apply the sludge on the Academy's designated area, or if necessary dispose of the sludge in a landfill properly permitted to handle digested sludge. This is a requirements contract for the services specified and effective for the period(s) stated below. The quantities of services specified below are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as the contract may otherwise provide, if the Government's requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as "estimated" or "maximum" below, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment. The contractor shall provide the required services on an "on-call" basis, Monday thru Friday, during the hours 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P. M. Services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by Mr. Tom Kersh, the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE), or Mr. Larry Duran, Chief, Contract Services Flight, 10 CES/CEOEC, 719-333-3053. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods. Prior to commencing work the contractor shall coordinate the work with the wastewater treatment plant personnel at 333-3334. On average, the contractor shall pump approximately 42,000 gallons of treated sludge (biosolids) from the anaerobic digester at the Wastewater Treatment Plant twice per week during the five (5) months October thru February, when weather precludes the effective use of drying beds at the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and once per week during the seven (7) months of March thru September, when weather facilitates the effective use of the drying beds. The contractor shall respond within one (1) working day of the Government's request and shall complete this task within one day by pumping 42,000 gallons. The contractor shall transport the sludge to the 700 acre land application area designated on map (available upon request from points of contact below). The contractor shall evenly apply the sludge in a north-south direction or parallel to I-25 over approximately 50 acres for each 42,000 gallons of biosolids. CEV (Environmental) personnel will mark the applicable site(s) with lath and flagging. If as a result of periodic sampling by CEV the sludge is found to be unsuitable for land application, the contractor shall transport the sludge off-site and dispose of it in an approved landfill. After disposal, contractor shall attach a copy of the disposal ticket to the invoice and provide it to the QAE. CLIN 0001: Pump, transport and land apply sludge during the Basic period 01 OCT 99, or date of award, whichever is later thru 30 SEP 2000 at an average rate of 84,000 gallons ( 2 loads) per week during October thru February (5 months) and 42,000 gallons (1 load) per week during March thru September (7 months)for a maximum total of 2,856,000 gallons (68 loads) per year. Estimated Quantity. 68 loads Unit Price: $__________/42,000 gallon load ; Extended Amount: $__________. CLIN 1001: Pump, transport and apply sludge during first option year, 1 OCT 2000 thru 30 SEP 2001 -- -- at an average rate of 84,000 gallons ( 2 loads) per week during October thru February (5 months) and 42,000 gallons (1 load) per week during March thru September (7 months)for a maximum total of 2,856,000 gallons (68 loads) per year. Estimated Quantity. 68 loads Unit Price: $__________/42,000 gallon load ; Extended Amount: $__________. CLIN 1002: Pump, transport and apply sludge during second option year, 1 OCT 2001 thru 30 SEP 2002 -- -- at an average rate of 84,000 gallons ( 2 loads) per week during October thru February (5 months) and 42,000 gallons (1 load) per week during March thru September (7 months)for a maximum total of 2,856,000 gallons (68 loads) per year. Estimated Quantity. 68 loads Unit Price: $__________/42,000 gallon load ; Extended Amount: $__________. CLIN 1003: Pump, transport and apply sludge during third option year, 1 OCT 2002 thru 30 SEP 2003 at an average rate of 84,000 gallons ( 2 loads) per week during October thru February (5 months) and 42,000 gallons (1 load) per week during March thru September (7 months)for a maximum total of 2,856,000 gallons (68 loads) per year. Estimated Quantity. 68 loads Unit Price: $__________/42,000 gallon load ; Extended Amount: $__________. CLIN 1004: Pump, transport and apply sludge during fourth option year, 1 OCT 2003 thru 30 SEP 2004 at an average rate of 84,000 gallons ( 2 loads) per week during October thru February (5 months) and 42,000 gallons (1 load) per week during March thru September (7 months)for a maximum total of 2,856,000 gallons (68 loads) per year. Estimated Quantity. 68 loads Unit Price: $__________/42,000 gallon load ; Extended Amount: $__________. Total Amount of Award (Basic and Option Periods) $__________. Additional requirements follow: Services are FOB Destination, USAF Academy, CO. A site visit is scheduled for 09:00 A.M., Friday, 13 AUG 99, at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bldg 9053. Please coordinate your attendance for the scheduled site visit with Mr. Tom Kersh, 10 CES/CEOEC, (719) 333-3053. Prior to contract start date, the contractor shall have a System Cleaning License from the El Paso County Health Department. The contractor shall furnish a copy of this license to the Contracting Officer. Failure to comply will result in immediate termination. The contractor shall be responsible for any fees associated with the use of off-base disposal locations. Contractor vehicles used shall be in sanitary condition before and after completion of performed tasks. Each offeror shall provide technical information as to what their proposal includes. The contractor shall provide certification that the contractor maintains a sufficient staff of trained personnel capable of performing this service; has possession of all required local, state and federal licenses, permits, and certifications from the State of Colorado; acknowledges responsibility for providing employees with distinctive uniforms and visual identification; and acknowledges responsibility for providing all necessary equipment i.e. vehicles, tools, materials, etc. The contractor shall provide a contingency plan for providing services for the USAF Academy in the event of contractor caused delays (mechanical failures, etc.). The contractor shall also provide a Quality Control Plan that will be used during the performance of this contract. The contractor shall not be held responsible for government caused delays. ALERT: Vendors are strongly encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449 as the first page of their offer/quote/bid and completely provide the requested data for all blocks. If you choose NOT to use the Standard Form 1449, you are cautioned to complete and provide with your written offer/quote/bid all the data requested by FAR 52.212-1. Failure to do so may render your offer/quote/bid as non-responsive and may eliminate you from consideration for award. The clause at 52.212-1 applies to this solicitation; however, no addenda applies to 52.212-1. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with all offers being evaluated against the following factors in the descending order of importance: 1) Technical capability, 2) Past performance, and 3) Price. Technical capability of the proposed items offered shall be evaluated to determine if the service offered meets the specifications set forth in this solicitation and as outlined below. Offerors who fail to meet the technical requirements as set forth may be considered nonresponsive to the Request for Proposal. Technical capability and past performance will be rated using the following system: 1) Does not meet the standard (-); (2) meets the standard (0); and 3) Exceeds the standard (+). Price will be evaluated for fairness, reasonableness, and completeness as it relates to the items offered. Award will be made based on best value to the Government. The offeror who has the best combination of + and 0 signs on the evaluation scoring and is considered to be most advantageous including price to the Government will be considered the apparent awardee. The following evaluation factors will be used in determining the contractor's Technical ability to perform the services required: A. Summary of Services Proposed: Has the offeror demonstrated a clear understanding of all of the cited requirements? Has the offeror proposed services that cover all the cited requirements? Does the offeror's proposal provide sufficient information to indicate offeror has the capability and experience to perform the work? B. Contractor Furnished Equipment/Vehicles: Does the offeror have the ability to have the required vehicles available to start the contract. Will the vehicles proposed meet all the cited requirements? C. Management and Organizational Oversight: Has the offeror described how the company will oversee, perform quality control, and technically manage the contract to insure all cited requirements are met? Past performance will be evaluated as follows: Has the offeror provided a history of government and non government contracts for similar work within the last three years, to include three references? Does the offeror's history indicate offeror's experience and capability to remove, transport, land apply, or dispose of sludge under a contract of this size? Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are (b) (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (c) (1), (2)Wage Determination NO. :94-2079, REV 11, dated 06/16/1999; occupation titles used are as follows: Laborer $8.17 per hour; Truck Driver, Heavy Duty $11.21 per hour and (3). FAR 52.216-21 Requirements, FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options, FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, FAR 232-18 Availability of Funds, and FAR 53.232-23 Mandatory Information For Electronic Funds Transfer Payment also apply. DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and conditions required to implement status of Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, NOV 1995 applies to this acquisition with the inclusion of the following: DFARS 252.204-7004 (MAR 1998)-Required Central Contractor Registration. Proposals must be received NLT 3:00 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, 26 AUG 99 at Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Contact Ronald Hudgins (719) 333-2965 and Sherry L. Pittinger, (719) 333-4908 for information regarding this solicitation. Posted 08/11/99 (D-SN366627). (0223)

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