Tell City North Recreation Area Mowing and Cleaning

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Solicitation AG-52B1-S-15-0006 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), for providing mowing and cleaning services in recreation areas for the Tell City Ranger District, Hoosier National Forest. Contractor will provide all equipment, cleaning products (all cleaning products must be bio or green products) and paper products. This acquisition is set-aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 and the size standard is $7.5mil. Period of performance will be April 1 - Oct 31, 2015. Quotes are due by mail or email by December 17, 2014 at 11:00am e.s.t. BASIS FOR AWARD: Price and past performance which are equal. One Base contract with Four Option Years is anticipated. Contractors must offer on the Base and all Options to be considered. No pre-quote meeting is scheduled, but contractors are encouraged to contact Nancy Myers at 812-547-9241 to arrange a tour of the areas. Service Contract Act wage determination is applicable. Quotes must include vendor's TIN (Tax Identification Number) and DUNS number. Vendors must be registered in SAMS (www.sams.gov) to be considered. All work is to comply with local, Federal and State codes. Offerors shall provide both pricing and technical information. Pricing and technical information will be submitted to: Roger Manning, USDA Forest Service, 811 Constitution Ave, Bedford, IN 47421. NO FAX QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. E-mail quotes are preferred at [email protected]. Quotes must include a completed copy of (FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, paragraphs (c) through (m). If the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn. gov., submit only paragraph (b) from the provisions and a DUNS number. The information you provide on the Experience Questionnaire, past performance, when combined, is equal to price or cost.