54 -- SITE SHELTERS PRE-ENGINEERED MANUFACTURED STEEL-FRAMED SHELTER W/METAL ROOFING

Notice Date

August 6, 2001

Contracting Office

USDA, Forest Service, Lincoln National Forest, 1101 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, NM 88310-6992

ZIP Code

88310-6992

Solicitation Number

RFQ-R3-08-42-01

Response Due

August 20, 2001

Point of Contact

Cesar T. Fausto, Contracting Specialist, FAX 505-434-7218, Phone 505-434-7218

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The solicitation documents, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-23. Solicitation number R3-03-01-11 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR subpart 13.5. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. The Northern American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 453930 and the size standard is 9.5 million dollars. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued under the Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The solicitation is for the Purchase of Three Trailers with the line items as follows: Item 1, Mobilization and Delivery 1 Lump Sum; Item 2, Quarters Set-Up/Connection to Utilities 3 each; Item 3, Quarters 3 each; Item 4, Delivery 1 Lump Sum. Project requires that all work performed shall be done by a licensed contractor(s). Contractor shall obtain required work permits and inspections for all portions of the work. Contractor shall be responsible for any fees required by this project. Materials and Products: Purchase of Three Trailers -- 16' wide minimum, Three-bedroom minimum, Two-bathroom minimum, domestic water plumbing: burst resistant piping, NSF and UL listed. Exterior walls: non-asbestos fiber reinforced cement or vinyl siding, R-19 minimum insulation. Metal roof system. Ceiling: lay-in panels, R-22 minimum insulation. Interior walls: R-19 minimum insulation. Storm windows. Flooring: APA rated sheathing, all linoleum or all vinyl finish, R-19 minimum insulation. Foundation -- Foundation to be New Mexico State Approved as permanent with skirting; provide stairway. Appliances: include evaporative cooler, furnace, hot water heater, stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer; provide gas and electric service connections for stove and dryer. The stove and dryer provided are to be designed for natural gas. Provide ceiling fans. Delivery location is Grants, New Mexico at Smokey Circle Administrative Site. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is applicable. The Government will award the contract to the Contractor whose offer represents the best value to the Forest Service on the basis of (1) Price Reasonableness, and (2) Technical Proposal. Price Reasonableness and Technical Proposal are equally important. The evaluation criteria for each category are listed in descending order of importance. PRICE REASONABLENESS Criteria (1) Price shall be fair market value for materials, labor, and incidentals represented on the drawings and in the specifications necessary to complete this project. In the event "fair market value" becomes a point of discussion, the resolution will be determined by the use of documented unit prices from cost guides, suppliers, distributors and completed contracts having similar and/or related work. The following will be evaluated for Price Reasonableness: 1) Total cost of proposal per total square foot. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL Criteria (1) (a) A work plan must be submitted indicating how the job will be accomplished. The technical approach should contain as much detail as the Contractor considers necessary to fully explain the proposed technical approach or method. The technical proposal should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being performed. Include the proposed construction schedule showing start/complete dates for individual portions of the work. Indicate turn around time for delivery and set-up. (b) The technical proposal must include information on how the project is to be organized, staffed and managed, indicated size of work crew(s) to be assigned to the project. Information should be provided which will demonstrate the Contractor's understanding of the type of work being performed. (c) The technical proposal must also include: type of equipment/tools to be utilized, quality control and supervision to assure specifications are met and production capability. In addition, the following shall be presented: 1) Manufacturer, model, size of unit(s) proposed and d cor options. 2) Materials used to build framing, walls, floors, ceilings, foundations, skirting; methods of fastening. 3) Materials used for plumbing, sewer, electrical conduit and wiring, and gas lines; method of installation. 4) Warranty data, maintenance agreement, and service agreement. 5) Products and materials supplied and shall be designed for longevity, resistant to inclement weather, durable for heavy residential use, are certified, listed, classified, or rated for the use intended. 6) Construction and installation methods are industry acceptable, represent current technology, code compliant, will sustain heavy residential use and future movement of the unit. (d) The technical proposal must also include information regarding financial stability. (i.e., is the company capable of covering all financial obligations for the project, including employee payroll, prior to receipt of contract payment?) Criteria (2) Experience of Project Personnel (a) include a list of names and responsibilities of the key personnel assigned to the project. With each name, include the role the person will serve on this project and a short description of recent project work accomplished by the individual. Criteria (3) Past Performance (a) Provide the general background, experience and qualifications of the organization. (b) Include a list of similar or related type projects awarded to the firm within the last three (3) years. Include the name of the customer, contact number, dollar amount, time of performance (length of contract, date started and date completed) and the name and telephone number of the contracting officer or procurement official. (c) List any defaults or contract performance problems in the last five (5) years. The evaluation criteria are listed in descending order of importance. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, must be completed and included with offer. These clauses can be accessed through the website http://www.arnet.gov/far/. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternative, 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for illegal or Improper Activity, 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, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era , 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement -- Israeli Trade Act -- Balance of Payments Program and 52.225-9 Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program -- Construction Materials. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Greg Martinez at 505-346-3808 or Kelly Koeppe at 505-346-3806. Vendors wishing to respond to this solicitation should send their responses to Cibola National Forest, 2113 Osuna Road NE, Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87113; be sure to reference the solicitation number listed above. Offers must be in writing accompanied by the completed representations and certifications or they will be rejected. Facsimile and telegraphic offers will not be accepted. Offers are due no later than April 16, 2001 at 4:30 pm MST.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010808/54SOL002.HTM (W-218 SN50U0T4)