USDA, Forest Service, 1755 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501

56 -- GRAVEL -- GA DOT #4, GAB, AND SURGE STONE OR RIP-RAP SOL RFQ 8-3-00-09 DUE 041400 POC Christy Smith, 770-297-3054 WEB: Click here to locate FAR Clauses., http://www.arnet.gov/far/loadmain52.html. E-MAIL: Click here to contract the contracting officer via, csmith/r8_chattoconee@fs.fed.us. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest has a requirement for a minimum of 2000 tons of aggregate. The estimated types of aggregate are: 500 tons of surge stone or rip-rap, 500 tons of GAB, and 1000 tons of Georgia DOT #4 stone. The stone is to be hauled and tailgate spread along various National Forest and County roads within the Chattooga River Watershed on the east side of Rabun County, Georgia. Stone must come from GA DOT certified quarry. 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. The solicitation identified as 8-3-00-09 is issued as a Request for Quotations. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and no written solicitation will be issued. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: Line Item 01 -- 500 tons surge stone or rip-rap, hauled and tailgate spread. Line Item 02 -- 500 tons GAB stone, hauled and tailgate spread. Line Item 03 -- 1000 tons #4 stone, hauled and tailgate spread. DELIVERY: Deliveries are to be made beginning upon award and no orders will be placed later than September 30, 2000. Exact directions to project locations to be given after award. SUBMIT OFFERS: on company letterhead or form, no later than close of business April 14, 2000 to Contracting Division, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, 1755 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville, GA 30501. Provide quote by line item per ton with haul and spread included in price. Quotes must indicate quarry source and include a completed copy of clause 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications. Quotes will be evaluated on price and capability of the item to meet the agency need. An Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery contract will be awarded from this solicitation. Orders will be placed as needed throughout the contract period (Award date through September 30, 2000). More than one award may result from this solicitation with a minimum guaranteed purchase of $5000to each awardee. No more than $100,000 will be paid to a single awardee. Delivery orders will be evaluated on (1) price and (2) availability at time of need. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following apply: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (must be submitted with quote); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; 52-216-18, Ordering; 52-216-22, Indefinite Quantity; and 52-216-27, Single or Multiple Awards. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. All FAR provisions and clauses may be viewed on the web at www.arnet.gov/far/loadmain52.html. Posted 03/23/00 (W-SN437446). (0083)

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