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J -- MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING AMNESTY BINS AND REPLACEMENT BINS IF REQUIRED SOL APPQWR20-0002-0 DUE 123099 POC Dennis Barry 612/370-2146 E-MAIL: /PRESOL, DENNIS.G.BARRY@USDA.GOV. DESC: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be followed according to FAR part 13, 52-212-1, 2,3,4 &5. The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Serviced (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), intends to acquire maintenance and repair service on existing "Amnesty Bins" (waste receptacles) at locations in Calexico, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Jose, San Ysidro, San Francisco in the State of California. This also includes the possibility of providing (14) new amnesty bins upon request, bins to be of different color schemes based upon whatever color the particular airport specifies. We agree to give the contractor 10 days to obtain the required color before manufacturing the products for the first time. Firm fixed price contract will be awarded with F.O.B. destination. Contract period is from January 3, 2000 thru May 31, 2000. Description of Maintenance specifications: The existing amnesty bins will occasionally require general maintenance and repair such as installing new molding, repairing or replacing damaged doors and repairing or replacing pamphlet holders. The contractor shall provide full service maintenance including parts, labor, supplies, ect. necessary to maintain the amnesty bin s in good operating condition. All required travel, lodging, and daily subsistence expense shall be included in the hourly rate. Description of new amnesty bins specifications: The amnesty bins are to be constructed with 5/8" plywood with an interior melamine measuring 24": square by 80-1/2" in height. The exterior surfaces are to be laminated with Formica or a similar material. Specific color scheme will be determined by each individual airport. All vertical corners must be protected by extruded aluminum moldings ("L" brackets). The heads of the screws are to be sunk into the aluminum "L" bracket molding on each corner. Four (4) non-locking casters with a capacity of 150 pounds, 3" in size are to be installed at the bottom of each bin with a protective concealment skirting, 3-1/2" in height, of plywood, recessed within laminate. Two (2) recessed handholds must be installed on middle back on opposite sides for moving the bin. Each bin will have a one way Formica surfaced disposal door, 20" long by 10" height, in front of the bin with a swinging-type hinge located on the inside of the bin and inside surface of the door. A piano hinged entry door, 25" tall by 20" wide, is to be installed on either the left or the right side of the bin, with a recessed handle and a lock. The spacing between the bottom of the disposal door to the top of the entry door is to be 6-1/2". All door edges are to be painted the color of the exterior laminate surface. A funnel shall be installed and secured on the inside at a height right below the disposal door. A funnel lid will be made from plywood, as part of the unit, to provide a funnel effect. Under the funnel will be a 30 gallon plastic waste can which will be resting on a platform built into the unit. The government will be responsible for providing disposable plastic waste bags to hold contents of the bin. One-eight inch (1/8") Plexiglas with matte Finnish will be on the right, left, and front sides measuring 24" wide by 34-1/2" high, for insertion of posters. High performance vinyl figures and symbols shall be fabricated and installed on all bins. USDA will supply the decals and appliqu s place on the exterior of the bins. Blueprint requirements: Offerers are required to submit a blueprint or drawing for the new amnesty bin offered. Failure to submit a blueprint or drawing with your offer will result in your offer being considered non-responsive. Repair request shall be accepted only from the Officer in Charge or the Port Director. The COR is Margie Napier 916 857-6242. Description Qty U/I Unit Price Total Price Maintenance 250 (est) HR ________ _________ Amnesty Bins (new) 19 EA ________ _________ Posted 12/02/99 (W-SN405153). (0336)

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