S -- TRASH COMPACTOR AND TRASH REMOVAL SERVICES

Notice Date

May 18, 2001

Contracting Office

DFAS-Cleveland CSO, 1240 E. 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44199-2055

ZIP Code

44199-2055

Solicitation Number

MDA230-01-Q-2259

Response Due

June 8, 2001

Point of Contact

Frank T. Troha, Contract Specialist 216-522-6600

E-Mail Address

Contact Frank T. Troha, Contract Specialist, by e-mail (frank.troha@dfas.mil)

Description

This is a combined / synopsis solicitation for commercial items and services 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). This solicitation, number MDA230-01-Q-2259, is issued as a Request For Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-23. Pursuant to FAR 19.10, Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, this synopsis / solicitation is issued on an unrestricted basis. The NAICS code is 562111 and the small business size standard is $10.00 million. This proposed acquisition is subject to a wage determination for any refuse truck driver / refuse collection personnel required. The base performance period will be approximately 30 days after receipt of order through September 30, 2001 and will have four one-year options. STATEMENT OF WORK: A. GENERAL: The contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment, labor, materials, maintenance, transportation, and supervision to satisfactorily perform the services in accordance with the requirements specified herein. Operations to be performed shall include providing the specified brand name or equal trash compactor and 40 CY (Cubic Yard) collection / receiving container and routinely collect (approximately 6 times per month no set schedule) all solid waste deposited in the container, haul the container to approved disposal sites or land-fills for disposal and provide normal maintenance on the compactor and container provided. Equipment installation (compactor and 40 CY receiving container) shall meet OSHA guidelines. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to ensure against damage to the existing structures during installation, maintenance servicing, cleaning, and container pick-ups and delivery. Any damage to existing structures shall be repaired or replaced, as approved by the Contracting Officer, at no additional cost to the government. B. SERVICE SITE: DFAS Denver 6760 East Irvington Place Building 444 Denver CO 80279-8000 C. EQUIPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR: One Accurate Industries Model 245HD Compactor OR EQUAL and one 40 Cubic Yard (CY) receiving container. The required salient features which shall be met by OR EQUAL compactors are numbered 1 through 14: 1) Cover for power unit to reduce noise 2) Dock Mount with safety no-skid walk plate on deck 3) Full container indicator light 4) Electrical Tri/voltage selections, 208, 230, 460 volt three phase 5) Transition plate 6) 15 foot guide island 7) OSHA safety features 8) Stop Blocks 9) Safety hand rails with 8 foot riser plate under safety gate 10) Safety interlock switch 11) Toe Boards 12) Multi-cycle timer 13) Pressure gauge 14) Controls mounted on safety rail at dock. DFAS Denver will provide 460, 3 phase, 30-amp electrical service to operate the equipment. Contractor provided equipment must operate using existing building circuits. All electrical repair or test equipment used by the contractor shall have a functional ground plug. The contractor shall prevent the operation, or attempted operation, of electrical equipment or combinations of equipment, which require power exceeding the capacity of existing building circuits. D. MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT: The contractor shall maintain all equipment in good operating condition for the length of the rental. Compactor and container shall be freshly painted at the start of the contract, and periodically during the term of the contract to maintain a clean appearance. For maintenance and trouble or service calls, the contractor is required to respond to the job site within two working hours after notification by the government. Requests may be either in person or by telephone. For after hours and holidays support, the contractor shall establish and maintain a telephone answering system or pager service which shall notify the contractor within one hour after a service call is placed. Requests for service placed on the contractors answering system or pager service shall be considered valid requests. The contractor shall have and maintain on hand locally, an inventory of the repair parts sufficient for normal maintenance and repair. The contractor shall provide a copy of the preventive maintenance and inspection work schedule with their quotation. The contractor shall keep the compactor and receiving container clean to eliminate odors and flies. The contractor shall use biodegradable cleaning type materials and a Material Safety Data (MSDS) for each type of cleaning material used shall be provide to the COR. E. SCHEDULE OF REMOVALS: Trash removal / 40 CY receiving container pick-ups shall be done on an on-call basis, approximately 6 pick-ups per month. Contractor will be notified for pick-up when the compactor full indicator light is on and the pick-up shall be made within one working day. When the receiving container is picked up and hauled away, all trash dropped outside of the receiver will be picked up and area cleaned within 10 feet of the compaction system including the receiver. Oil spills from the contractor truck shall be cleaned up. The receiving container shall be returned or replaced the same day. Damaged, leaking, rusting, and unsightly containers shall be repaired and repainted, or replaced at the Contractor's option, within 5 days of notification by the COR. Contractor shall pick up, transport and dispose of trash in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations. F: CONTROLLED AREA PASSES/BADGES: The contractor shall provide the COR with the names and social security numbers of authorized personnel working on this project. The COR's list of personnel shall be forwarded to the security office to begin preparation of parking passes and temporary badges. Passes will be required for drivers and other personnel to access the compactor and container area throughout the life of the purchase order. G. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ASSURANCES: The contractor shall fully comply with all Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances and regulations regarding sanitation and solid waste disposal. In the performance of the work under this contract, trash shall be disposed only at incinerators, landfills, or other facilities which are in conformance with Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances and regulations and approved, where required, by the requiring Federal, State, and / or local government. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all required permits and licenses for proper waste disposal and any other activities associated with performance under this contract when such permits and licenses are required. Copies of required licenses shall be provided to the Contracting Officer within 30 days of award. H: INVOICING: The Contractor shall provide copies of all tipping receipts (weight reports) from the landfill where the solid waste is disposed of with the monthly invoice. Tipping receipts for each load picked up and disposed of shall be attached to the signed invoices on a monthly basis. Invoices shall be submitted monthly to the COR. I: LINE ITEMS: CLIN 0001: Monthly rental and maintenance, Accurate Industries Model 245HD Compactor OR EQUAL and one 40 Cubic Yard (CY) receiving container. Base period ending 09/30/2001 CLIN 0002: Per Haul charge. Base period ending 09/30/2001 CLIN 0003: Tipping fee, per ton. Base period ending 09/30/2001 CLIN 0004: Monthly rental and maintenance, Accurate Industries Model 245HD Compactor OR EQUAL and one 40 Cubic Yard (CY) receiving container. Option Year 0ne: 10/01/2001 through 09/30/2002 CLIN 0005: Per Haul charge. Option Year 0ne: 10/01/2001 through 09/30/2002 CLIN 0006: Tipping fee, per ton. Option Year 0ne: 10/01/2001 through 09/30/2002 CLIN 0007: Monthly rental and maintenance, Accurate Industries Model 245HD Compactor OR EQUAL and one 40 Cubic Yard (CY) receiving container. Option Year Two: 10/01/2002 through 09/30/2003 CLIN 0008: Per Haul charge. Option Year Two: 10/01/2002 through 09/30/2003 CLIN 0009: Tipping fee, per ton. Option Year Two: 10/01/2002 through 09/30/2003 CLIN 0010: Monthly rental and maintenance, Accurate Industries Model 245HD Compactor OR EQUAL and one 40 Cubic Yard (CY) receiving container. Option Year Three: 10/01/2003 through 09/30/2004 CLIN 00011: Per Haul charge. Option Year Three: 10/01/2003 through 09/30/2004 CLIN 0012: Tipping fee, per ton. Option Year Three: 10/01/2003 through 09/30/2004 CLIN 0013: Monthly rental and maintenance, Accurate Industries Model 245HD Compactor OR EQUAL and one 40 Cubic Yard (CY) receiving container. Option Year Four: 10/01/2004 through 09/30/2005 CLIN 0014: Per Haul charge. Option Year Four: 10/01/2004 through 09/30/2005 CLIN 0015: Tipping fee, per ton. Option Year Four: 10/01/2004 through 09/30/2005 EVALUATION: Evaluation shall be based on 3 factors. 1) Compactor equipment offered. If quoting on an "or equal" piece of equipment, it is the responsibility of the quoter to provide the manufacturer name, part number and specifications with quote along with sufficient information (i.e. product literature, technical features, etc.) in order to evaluate compliance with the requirements of the solicitation. DFAS staff members are solely responsible in determining acceptability of equal products. 2) Past performance. Offerors shall submit the names of companies and names of contacts and the current, working phone number for the person to contact on 5 (five) similar contracts that have been done, preferably government, within the past 2 years. Length of and dollar value of contract must be indicated. 3) Price. It is the intent to award a Firm Fixed Price delivery order without discussions, therefore, each initial offer should contain the quoter's best terms from a cost/price and technical standpoint. APPLICABLE FAR AND DFAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, and 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Quoters shall include a completed signed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offer Representation and Certification-Commercial Items with their quotation. Additional applicable clauses / provisions: FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, 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 (including 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.232-33), 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature, 52.214-31 -- Facsimile Bids, 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options, 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended. Department of Labor Wage Determination Number 94-2081 REV (15) AREA: CO, DENVER 04/13/2001 is incorporated into this Solicitation and any resultant Purchase Order. Copies may by requested from the Contract Specialist by e-mail or telephone. 52.222-42 -- Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. This Statement is for Information Only: Employee Class WG 8 Step 2 Truckdriver, Heavy Truck Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits: $15.80 per hour and benefits cost not to exceed 32% of hourly wage. It is not a Wage Determination. 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation, DFAR 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative, and 252.204-7004, and Required Central Contractor Registration, apply. Clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Prior to receiving any contract award, contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registration (CCR). If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR via the Internet at http://www.ccr2000.com/. All FAR certifications and representations specified above shall accompany your quote. Quotes must be received no later than 3:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Time 06/08/2001, and will be accepted via fax to 216-522-6352. E-mail quotes are not permitted. All questions regarding this combined synopsis / solicitation must be directed IN WRITING or via e-mail to the Contract Specialist Frank T. Troha, no later than one week before the quotation due date.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010522/SSOL001.HTM (W-138 SN50M4T8)