Bureau of Land Management, 435 Montano Road, NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107-4935

47 -- SUPPLY AND DELIVER PIPELINE MATERIAL SOL GDQ001044 DUE 071300 POC Janet Huff, 505-761-8709 E-MAIL: ., Janet_Huff@blm.gov. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation GDQ001044 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. See Numbered Note(s): 1. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. SIC code 3084; size standard of 500 employees. This will be a firm-fixed price contract for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Albuquerque Field Office, New Mexico. The Bureau of Land Management has a requirement for pipeline materials to be delivered to the Albuquerque Field Office District to the destinations identified below. This is a Total Bid -- All or None quote. Line Item 1, 51,000 LF -- Pipe,Polyethylene, 160 psi, PE 3408, SIDR 9, 1 inch dia. 102 -- 500 ft. rolls. To be delivered: Cerro Brillante Ranch. Line Item 2, 19,500 LF Pipe, Polyethylene, 160 psi, PE 3408, SIDR 9, 1 inch dia.39 -- 500 ft. rolls. To: Albuquerque Field Office. Line Item 3, 8,500 LF Pipe, Polyethylene, 160 psi, PE 3408, SIDR 9, 1 1/2 inch dia. 17 -- 500 ft. rolls. To: Albuquerque Field Office. Line Item 4, 17 EA, Ball Valve, 1 inch dia., FIPT To: Albuquerque Field Office. Line Item 5, 4 EA, Ball Valve, 1 1/2 inch dia., FIPT. To: Albuquerque Field Office. Line Item 6, 14 EA, Float Valve Assemblies, MIPT. To: Albuquerque Field Office. Line Item 7, 13 EA, Air Vent, 2 inch dia., FIPT. To: Albuquerque Field Office. Line Item 8, 36 EA, Protective Box with two extensions. To: Albuquerque Field Office. Line Item 9, 1 EA, Check Valve, 1 inch dia., FIPT. To: Albuquerque Field Office. Line Item 10, 2 EA, Check Valve, 1 1/2 inch dia., FIPT. To: Albuquerque Field Office. Line Item 11, 270 EA, Stainless Steel Clamps. To: Albuquerque Field Office. Line Item 12, 64 EA, PE Adapters, Galvanized Steel, 1 inch dia., MIPT. To: Albuquerque Field Office. Line Item 13, 10 EA, PE Adapters, Galvanized Steel, 1 1/2 inch dia., MIPT. To: Albuquerque Field Office. Line Item 14, 141 EA, PE Insert Couplings, Galvanized Steel, 1 inch dia. To: Albuquerque Field Office. Line Item 15, 17 EA, PE Insert Couplings, Galvanized Steel, 1 1/2 inch dia. To: Albuquerque Field Office. The pipeline materials shall meet, at a minimum, the following requirements. Polyethylene (PE) Pipe: Polyethylene pipe shall carry the seal of approval of the National Sanitation Foundation NSF-PW. Nominal diameters of pipe are inside dimensions for SIDR rated Pipe and outside dimensions for DR rated pipe. All pipe shall be protected against damage by freezing, heat, sunlight, and traffic until delivered and accepted. Polyethylene pipe shall be type 3408 and meet the requirements of ASTM D 1248, ASTM D 2239, and AWWA C 901 for SIDR rated pipe and ASTM D 3035 for DR rated pipe. Pressure rating and SIDR or DR ratio of pipe shall be as shown on the Bid Schedule. Each roll of pipe shall be marked along its entire length with a tag that states the diameter, pressure rating, and SIDR or DR ratio. Ball Valves: Ball valves shall be of brass or bronze construction, have a minimum pressure rating of 400 psi W.O.G., and shall have female iron pipe threads, have pressure rating stamped on valve housing, be pressure tight on both sides, have full port opening, have a hard chrome plated brass or stainless steel ball, have a handle for turn open or close position, and have a reinforced teflon valve seat. Ball valves shall meet the requirements of Federal Specification FS-WW-V-35, Type II, Class A or C. Float Valve Assemblies: Float Valve Assemblies shall include a float valve, a float valve stem, and a 6-inch Copper Ball Float. Float valves shall be of brass or bronze construction, shall have 3/4-inch male iron pipe threads (MIPT) with single lever action for horizontal installation and fluted, rotating plunger with thumb screw adjustment. Valves shall be pressure rated to 125 psi minimum, and minimum flow shall be equal to 25 gallons per minute at a pressure of 100 psi. Float valve stems shall be solid brass, -inch diameter by 10-inch length, brass and threaded on both ends with swivel. Floats shall be 6-inch diameter copper ball floats with female thread connections -inch -- 20 SAE. Air vents: Air vents shall be automatic continuous air bleed and vacuum relief type and shall be capable of releasing accumulated air when the system is under pressure, have 2 to 150 psi minimum working pressure range, free-floating foam, plastic, or stainless steel float, shall have a minimum of 1 -inch diameter NPT inlet, shall be pressure tight without leaks upon closing, be of aluminum, bronze, brass, iron, or plastic body construction, shall have female pipe threads of the diameters listed in the line item. Check Valves: Check valves shall be of brass or bronze construction, have a minimum pressure rating of 400 psi W.O.G., be of female threaded type, both inlet and outlet, swing operated, check type, or spring loaded and center guided at both ends, for horizontal use, and be of the size and quantity shown in the line item. Insert Couplings & PE Adapters: Insert fittings shall be made of steel. Hose clamps used with insert fittings shall be made of stainless steel. All clamps shall have a 5/16-inch deep slotted screwhead. Fittings and clamps shall be compatible and be of the size and quantity shown in the line item. Protective Boxes: Protective boxes including cover and extension shall be injection molded, chemically inert, and constructed of a rigid combination of polyolefin with fibrous inorganic component reinforcing with the following minimum properties: Tensile Strength- 3,400 psi, Compressive Strength- 3,350 psi, Impact Strength- 0.6 foot pounds per inch, Hardness (Durometer Type D)- 60. The protective box shall have a base dimension of at least 16 inches by 10 inches and be 12 inches high. The top opening shallbe at least 9 inches by 14 inches and be complete with a reinforced cover. The extension shall have a base dimension of16 inches by 10 inches and a cover opening of 15 inches by 10 inches and be 6 inches tall. The protective box extensions, and cover shall be compatible, have a tight fit, and an approximate total height of 24 inches. A snap lock unlocking tool shall be provided with each box. All items shall be prepared for shipment consistent with standard commercial practice and in a manner to insure carrier acceptance and safe delivery to the destinations in compliance with rules and regulations applicable to the mode of transportation. The Contractor may use his own practice providing it fulfills these requirements. A Certificate of Conformance, as required by FAR Clause 52.246-15, shall accompany each shipment. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage in transit. DELIVERY FOR ALL ITEMS AND ALL QUANTITIES IS 60 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD IS RECEIVED. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes, in descending order of importance: A. Price B. Earlier Delivery Date. The Government reserves the right to make award of the initial offer received without discussions. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and delivery being considered. A variation in the quantity of Zero (0) Percent increase/decrease shall apply to all items. DELIVERY NOTIFICATION: The Contractor shall notify the Albuquerque office, (505)761-8739 at least 3 working days prior to delivery, to arrange for inspection and acceptance at destinations. DELIVERY TIMES: Delivery shall be made between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excluded. RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNLOADING AT DESTINATIONS: The Contractor shall be responsible for unloading at destinations cited below. The Contractor shall load and unload products in such a manner that protects them from damage until accepted by the Contracting Officer. TRANSPORTATION/FREIGHT CHARGES: All costs of transportation/freight, from shipping points to the destinations shall be paid by the Contractor and included in his unit price quoted for the items. DELIVERY DESTINATIONS: a. Albuquerque Field Office 435 Montano Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107. b. Cerro Brillante Ranch -- Take exit off of I-40 near Grants, NM for Highway 117, go south on Highway 117 to the intersection with County Road(CR) 42, take CR42 for approximately 9.1 miles, the unloading site will be on South side of road behind the fence. APPLICABLE FAR CLAUSES AND OTHER PROVISIONS: 52.204-6 Contractor Identification Number -- Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number; 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 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. A price quote, submitted on your company letterhead or your standard company quotation forms, for the requested items showing the SOLICITATION NUMBER, UNIT PRICE, EXTENDED PRICE, FOB, PROMPT PAYMENT TERMS, DELIVERY TIME, AND CORRECT ADDRESS. OFFERS MUST BE SIGNED. Each offer shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, their DUN & BRADSTREET CODE, and Tax Identification Number (TIN), Referenced clauses and provisions are available at: http://www.arnet.gov/far. Quotes shall be sent to Bureau of Land Management, Attn: Procurement, 435 Montan, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107 by COB (4:30 p.m. local time) on or before July 13, 2000. FAXed quotes will be accepted at 505.761.8763. For questions contact Janet Huff @ 505.761.8709. Posted 06/21/00 (W-SN466974). (0173)

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