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56 -- RIP RAP, LARGE SOL 60181-0-Q523 DUE 070700 POC Germaine Sylliaasen, Contracting Officer, (303) 236-5412, x238 56 -- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 No. 60181-0-Q523 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and will be awarded as a purchase order using simplified acquisition procedures. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 1429, Rip rap quarrying, except limestone or granite. Small business size standard is 500 employees. See Note 1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. The solicitation item is as follows: (1) Provide equipment and labor to furnish, deliver, and place 2750 cubic yards of Large Riprip on two project locations to prevent damage to existing riprap. Locations are at the Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge, Cayuga, Nebraska. The delivery points are the Point Road and the White Bridge located at this site. Specifications of the riprap shall be 5-20%, 4-6", volume 0.04-0.13ft3, weight 6-20#; 35-65%, 6-12", volume 0.13-1.00ft3, weight 20-155#; and, 20-35%, 12-18", volume 1.00-3.38ft3, weight 155-523#. A Variation in Estimated Quantity, FAR 52.211-18, of the item called for is included in this contract. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, are applicable to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and the clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. The clauses may be viewed at the following internet site: www.arnet.gov/far. Evaluation of Commercial Items: The Government will award to the responsible offeror based on price. Vendors wishing to respond to this RFQ should provide this office with the following: Price quote on letterhead for the requested line item, correct remittance address, and a completed copy of FAR clauses 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. This form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer by fax at (303) 236-4791. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in the offer firm and for 30-calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of offers. Quotes are due no later than 4:00 p.m. (Local Time), July 10, 2000, and can be faxed to (303)236-4791. Posted 06/22/00 (W-SN467458). (0174)

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