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S -- GARBAGE COLLECTION AT GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK, NEVADA SOL RP842099101 DUE 091399 POC Gordon Keller, 415-427-1443 or Jamie Sherrill, 415-427-1337 This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 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 a BEST VALUE procurement and is issued as Request for Proposal # RP842099101. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions enclosed within are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 99-11. The Government intends to issue a single, firm fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whose total offer for all Line Items is the best evaluated value for the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS, but reserves the right to negotiate should the Contracting Officer determine it necessary. FAR clauses andprovisions are available to be viewed and printed through Internet access at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The standard industrial classification code is 4212 and the small business size standard is $6.0 million. This solicitation is without restriction and is offered as full and open competition. The National Park Service encourages the participation of small, small disadvantanged and women owned business enterprises. The following is a description of the requirements for this acquisition: GENERAL: The Contractor shall provide the necessary personnel, facilities, services, material and equipment including containers and transportation to furnish commercial type garbage and debris collection at Great Basin National Park (GRBA), NV and to dispose of such at an approved site. This requirement of solid waste collection an disposal service covers the BASE period of October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000, with OPTIONS to extend the service for the periods of October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001; October 1,2001 through September 30, 2002; and October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003. DESCRIPTION: (a) Garbage Collection will consist of emptying and disposing of garbage and debris in and adjacent to all the provided containers within GRBA. Such debris shall include all household garbage, refuse, trash, and unneeded or worn out items generated by the administration and operations of the park. (b) Garbage Containers provided by the Contractor for use in this contract must comply with the following standards: (b-1) constructed of metal and painted a forest green color; (b-2) water tight; (b-3) equipped with wind-resistant covers that an average adult can lift without strain; (b-4) minimum capacity of 2 cubic yards; and (b-5) cleaned and disinfected at the start of the contract. (c) Garbage containers shall be placed in locations designated by the Contracting Officer or designated representative (see Offer/Bid Schedule). (d) Contractor shall service each container at each service area in accordance with the appropriate pick up schedule in effect (see Offer/Bid Schedule). The Contractor shall be responsible for the pick up of all trash spilled or lost during collection. (e) Contractor shall maintain all containers in a manner which will reflect high credit upon the National Park Service (NPS) and upon the Contractor. Containers shall washed, disinfected, and repainted the forest green color annually, or at the direction of the COR. Any holes or other defacements shall be immediately repaired in compliance with all applicable sanitation codes and repainted to prevent further damage. Cover handles and hinges shall be repaired promptly, as needed. The NPS shall not be responsible for damage or loss to the Contractor's containers, including but not limited to acts of vandalism or malicious mischief. (f) The selection of the dump site is the responsibility of the Contractor. Garbage shall be disposed of outside of the park boundaries in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. (g) All dumping fees shall be paid by the Contractor and are not reimbursable. WORK SCHEDULE: The normal collection schedule will be each Friday and each Monday, from mid-April through September, and twice monthly on Fridays only, for the remainder of the year (see Offer/Bid Schedule). If a legal holiday occurs on a Friday or a Monday, the required collection will be made on the day following the holiday. Each service day is to include the servicing of all garbage containers regardless of the number of separate loads or trips the Contractor may have to make to and from the disposal center. Any unusual change to the work schedule or delays for any reason shall be reported within 24 hours to the COR. The Contractor shall assure proper service of all sites, in accordance with the terms of the contract. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: All Contractor personnel who will perform the services for this contract shall meet the following minimum qualifications and standards: (a) Must be qualified through training and experience to operate the Contractor's equipment; (b) must be licensed to operate said equipment; (c) must be neat in appearance; (d) must accomplish the requirements of the contract in orderly and business-like manner. At a required post award conference, and prior to the initiation of this contract, the Contractor shall designate in writing the scope and authority of a person to act in behalf of the company in the absence of the owner/manager. EQUIPEMENT REQUIREMENT: The contractor shall use vehicles equipped with compactor-type units for collection and transportation of refuse. These units shall be sealed to prevent loss of waste materials while collecting and transporting garbage. All vehicles for use in the performance of this contract shall be kept clean, in good mechanical condition, painted to present a neat appearance, meet the State of Nevada Safety and Emission Control Standards, show evidence of semi-annual safety inspections and display proper registration and license. All Contractor's vehicles shall be equipped with approved backup alarms, which shall be maintained and in proper operating condition at all times. In the event of mechanical breakdown, the Contractor shall arrange for reserve equipment, meeting all equipment requirements, and shall meet all terms and conditions of the contract. Contractor vehicles shall be operated only on designated roadways, driveways, or parking areas. POST AWARD CONFERENCE: Following the award of the contract and prior to the commencement of work, the COR and designated representatives, and the Contractor, shall meet jointly to discuss the implementation of the contract: contract terms, conditions, intent, and clarification of all questions and concerns. A time and date for this meeting will be agreed upon by all parties, usually within five (5) days following the Notice of Award. OFFER / BID SCHEDULE -- CONTRACT LINE ITEMS (CLIN): The Contractor shall complete the unit price and extended price for all line items including annual totals for the Base and Option Years. A grand total for Base and Option Years shall also be presented. BASE PERIOD, Part A, 10/01/1999 through Mid-April 2000, Two pickups per MONTH, on Fridays: CLIN #001, location -- maintenance yard, 1 container, estimated 13 pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $__________TOTAL $____________; CLIN 002, location -- RV Dump Station, 9 containers, 13 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $__________ TOTAL $____________. BASE PERIOD, Part B, Mid-April 2000 through 09/30/2000, Two pickups per WEEK, Mondays and Fridays: CLIN #003, location -- maintenance yard, 1 container, 49 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $___________ TOTAL $____________; CLIN #004, location -- RV Dump Station, 9 containers, 49 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $___________ TOTAL $____________. TOTAL BASE YEAR $_________________. One time collection rate, CLIN 1&2 combined $___________ NOT part of the offer and will not be evaluated. OPTION PERIOD #1, Part A, 10/01/2000 through Mid-April 2001, Two pickups per MONTH on Fridays: CLIN #005, location -- maintenance yard, 1 container, 13 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $___________ TOTAL $____________; CLIN #006, location -- RV Dump Station, 9 containers, 13 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $___________ TOTAL $____________; OPTION PERIOD #1, Part B, Mid-April 2001 through 09/30/2001, Two pickups per WEEK, Mondays and Fridays: CLIN #007, location -- maintenance yard, 1 container, 49 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $___________ TOTAL $____________; CLIN #008, location -- RV Dump Station, 9 containers, 49 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $___________ TOTAL $___________. TOTAL OPTION PERIOD #1 $_________________. One time collection rate, CLIN 1&2 combined $___________ NOT part of the offer and will not be evaluated. OPTION PERIOD #2, Part A, 10/01/2001 through Mid-April 2002, Two pickups per MONTH on Fridays: CLIN #009, location -- maintenance yard, 1 container, 13 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $___________ TOTAL $____________; CLIN #010, location -- RV Dump Station, 9 containers, 13 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $___________ TOTAL $____________; OPTION PERIOD #1, Part B, Mid-April 2002 through 09/30/2002, Two pickups per WEEK, Mondays and Fridays: CLIN #011, location -- maintenance yard, 1 container, 49 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $___________ TOTAL $____________; CLIN #012, location -- RV Dump Station, 9 containers, 49 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $___________ TOTAL $___________. TOTAL OPTION PERIOD #2 $_________________. One time collection rate, CLIN 1&2 combined $___________ NOT part of the offer and will not be evaluated. OPTION PERIOD #3, Part A, 10/01/2002 through Mid-April 2003, Two pickups per MONTH on Fridays: CLIN #013, location -- maintenance yard, 1 container, 13 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $___________ TOTAL $____________; CLIN #014, location -- RV Dump Station, 9 containers, 13 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $___________ TOTAL $____________; OPTION PERIOD #3, Part B, Mid-April 2003, through 09/30/2003, Two pickups per WEEK, Mondays and Fridays: CLIN #015, location -- maintenance yard, 1 container, 49 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $___________ TOTAL $____________; CLIN #016, location -- RV Dump Station, 9 containers, 49 estimated pickup dates, UNIT PRICE $___________ TOTAL $___________. TOTAL OPTION PERIOD #3 $_________________. One time collection rate, CLIN 1&2 combined $___________ NOT part of the offer and will not be evaluated. BID SUMMARY: Base year, CLINS 001-004 $__________________ Option Year 1, CLINS 005-008 $__________________ Option Year 2, CLINS 009-012 $__________________ Option Year 3, CLINS 013-016 $__________________ TOTAL BID $__________________ Offerors/Bidders must review and comply with the FAR Provisions or Clauses which apply to this solicitation. This information is available on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The following clauses or provisions are specifically referenced and are required in the response to this solicitation: 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-2, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS -- Evaluation factors include [a] Demonstrated technical capability of contractor to meet specifications of contract, [b] past performance supported by documentation and references, [c] price. Technical and past performance, when combined, shall be equal to price in importance; a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, must be submitted with the bid/offer; 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMERCIAL ITEMS, with the following paragraph (b) clauses, indicated by number 1, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, and in paragraph (c) clauses indicated by number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. OFFERS ARE DUE for this combined synopsis/solicitation on September 13, 1999, at 2:00 PM, and shall be delivered by the specified time to the National Park Service, Pacific Great Basin Support Office, 600 Harrison Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, ATTN Contracting Office: RFP #RP842099101. Offerors must furnish the company name, DUNS number, address, phone and fax number, email address if available, and official point of contact. Questions regarding this solicitation should be referred to Gordon Keller, 415-427-1443, or Jamie Sherrill, 415-427-1337. Posted 08/22/99 (W-SN370895). (0234)

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