U.S. International Trade Commission, Office of Procurement, 500 E Street, SW, Room 413, Washington, DC 20436

S -- SPRING WATER COOLER SERVICE SOL ITC-RFQ-99-0012 DUE 092099 POC Deborah Kearns, Contracting Officer, (202) 205-2736 WEB: USITC PROCUREMENT WEBPAGE, http://info.usitc.gov/usitcsol.nsf. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, dkearns@usitc.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 is a Request for Quotations (RFQ), RFQ No. ITC-RFQ-99-0012. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. This procurement is unrestricted and the associated standard industrial classification code (SIC) is 8744. The U.S. International Trade Commission requires the products and services of a vendor capable of installing water dispenser machines, maintaining such dispensers, and servicing them with refill SPRING water bottles on a weekly or bi-weekly basis throughout the Commission building, located at 500 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20436. The Commission has a population of approximately 390 people, who will be serviced by the vendor. The vendor shall provide pricing for ITEM #1: Bi-weekly or Weekly SPRING WATER Bottle Replacement (approx. 240 per month throughout the agency). ITEM # 2: Provide 44 HOT and COLD water dispensers for 12 months. ITEM # 3: Initial delivery of approximately 44 HOT and COLD water dispensers and 220/5 gallon bottles of SPRING WATER. ITEM #4: Perform quarterly (4) maintenance service on all water dispensers (44 water dispensers). DESCRIPTION OF ITEM #1: Bi-weekly or Weekly SPRING Water bottle replacement -- The Contractor shall replace empty spring water bottles on a weekly or bi-weekly basis throughout the Commission building. Spring Water bottles shall be 5-gallon bottles of SPRING water. Bottles shall have breakable seals or other such means of opening so that, when individuals take an empty bottle out of the dispenser and insert a new bottle, spillage does not occur. The Commission shall have the option to increase or decrease the quantity of bottles depending on usage. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM #2: Water Dispensers (44) -- Water dispensers shall accommodate HOT and COLD water. The dispensers shall require standard-powered electrical circuits. There will be 44 water dispensers disbursed throughout the Commission building on 6 floors at locations selected by the Commission. The Commission shall have the option of adding more water dispensers, changing the location of water dispensers, or eliminating dispensers as its needs change. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM #3: Initial delivery shall consist of approximately 220/5 gallon bottles of SPRING WATER and 44 HOT and COLD water dispensers. Prior to delivery of water bottles, the Contractor shall deliver 44 HOT and COLD water dispensers and ensure that they are properly installed and operable in 44 locations, to be furnished by the COTR. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM #4: The Contractor shall perform maintenance on a quarterly basis on all water dispensers. Maintenance shall include cleansing internal fixtures, spouts, etc. of each water dispenser. If any dispenser is found to be inoperable, requires repairs, or requires extensive sanitation, the Contractor shall change out the dispenser at no additional cost to the Government. DELIVERIES: Delivery of the 44 HOT and COLD dispensers with the 220/5 gallon bottles of SPRING WATER shall be F.O.B. Destination within 15 days after award of purchase order. The Contractor shall be responsible for making weekly or bi-weekly deliveries to each water dispenser or the water bottle storage area for that dispenser. Water bottles shall be delivered to 44 locations on 6 floors of the Commission building. Empty bottles shall be picked up and replaced with new bottles of SPRING WATER weekly or bi-weekly. A pre-proposal site visit can be scheduled prior to the quotation due date specified above. To schedule a reservation, please call the number for Contracting Officer specified above. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with evaluation as to price, technical capability and past performance. For evaluation purpose, price is considered most important, followed by technical capability and past performance. Technical capability of the proposed offered product shall be evaluated to determine if the product offered best meets the specifications set forth in this solicitation. Past performance will be evaluated to ensure satisfactory business practices and timely performance. The Government will award an order that represents the best overall value to the Government. Offers shall include a list of at least three of the most recent and relevant past and present contract that most closely resembles this one. Furnish the following information for each contract: a.) Company/division name, b.) A brief description of the service(s), c.) Contracting agency (if applicable), d.) Contract/project name or number, e.) Contract dollar amount, f.) Period of performance, and g.) Name, address, and telephone of the customer contact whom may be asked to confirm performance. Quoters should submit sufficient information to enable the Government to fully ascertain each quoter's capability to perform the requirements contemplated by this solicitation. Each quoter shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, unit and extended price for all requested items, and prompt payment terms with their quotations. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with no addenda. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following cited clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans FAR 52.222-26, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers FAR 52.222-37, and Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans FAR 52.222-41. The Contracting Officer will furnish full text for the above listed clauses upon request. Offers will be received at U.S. International Trade Commission, Office of Administration, Procurement Services, 500 E Street SW, Room 413, Washington DC 20436 until 3:00 P.M. Eastern Standard time September 20, 1999. Interested parties can download this notice and any questions concerning this solicitation on the Commission's webpage. Facsimile copies of quotations will be accepted at telephone number (202) 205-2337. For more information regarding this solicitation, call Deborah Kearns, Contract Specialist at (202) 205-2739. All responsible parties are invited to submit a quote which will be considered. Posted 09/08/99 (W-SN377975). (0251)

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