HIKING TRAIL AND BIKE TRAIL MAINTENANCE

HIKING AND BIKE TRAIL MAINTENANCE (I) 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement with its attachments constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number AG-447U-S-10-0046. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33. (IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 115310, Hiking and Bike Trail Maintenance. The small business size standard is $7.0 million. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services: A single award to furnish labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation and supplies necessary to perform Hiking and Bike Trail maintenance/reroute on the North Sylamore Hiking Trail, North Sylamore Hiking Trail Extension, Sylamore Mountain Bike Trail and North Sylamore Hiking Trail within the St. Francis National Forest in accordance with the Schedule of Items, Statement of Work and the terms and conditions of the Solicitation. Trails are on the St. Francis Ranger District, Lee and Phillips Counties, near Marianna, AR. (VI) Detailed description of requirements is included in the attached specification/statement of work. There is no site visit scheduled. To view an area of trails and for questions regarding the attached statement of work, contact Chris Furr at 870-269-3228/email: [email protected]. (VII) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: A contract will be awarded to the successful offeror with work expected to begin immediately. Location of the trails is given above and maps are attached. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offerors are instructed to submit a reply to the Evaluation Criteria with requested information. (IX) Offers will be evaluated on past performance, experience, equipment and the price quoted. Experience capability will include demonstrated experience in similar projects and hiking and mountain bike trail maintenance, appropriate equipment offered, and capacity to handle this project along with any outstanding projects. For this solicitation, experience, past performance, equipment when combined are equal to price. (X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (June 2009), with its quote or complete the Representations and Certifications on line at HTTP://ORCA.BPN.GOV . (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009), applies to this acquisition (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (June 2009) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 8i, 19, 21, 22, 23, 31, and 39. The following clauses under subparagraph (c) apply: 1, 2 (XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: None (XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 4:00 PM EST on August 19, 2010. All quotes must be mailed or e-mailed to the address shown on the attached Solicitation. Be sure to include the information requested in (VIII) above with your quote. (XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Bob Lee at 850-523-8617, email address [email protected].