55 -- Lumber for Batey Bould Bridge Project

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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation AG-05G1-S-06-0002 is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-08. SET--ASIDE: This acquisition is set-aside to Small Business Concerns. All potential offerors who meet this requirement may submit a quotation for this acquisition. The NAICS Code is 444190 and small business size standard is $6.5 million STATEMENT OF WORK: All materials to be delivered FOB - Destination to Newport Ranger District, 315 N. Warren, Newport, Washington 99156 no later than April 1, 2006. A forklift with operator will be provided at the Ranger District to off load the delivery truck. Contractor shall provide a 5 day notification to the Contracting Officer or designated representative prior to shipping with the estimated delivery date and time. Interested sources shall provide a lump sum price including shipping and handling charges for FOB—Destination for the following lumber: Pressure Treated Rough Sawn Lumber 3” X 8” X 6’ rough sawn backing planks = 12 each. 3” X 10” X 6’ rough sawn deck planks = 88 each (OR 3” X 12” X 6’ rough sawn deck planks = 74 each). Provide Coastal Region Douglas Fir-Larch rough sawn , Number 1 Grade, by the Western Wood Products Association and the West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau, treated to American Wood Preservers’ Association C2 Standard (above ground use) with copper naphthenate in heavy oil (type A solvent), Alkaline Copper Quat or Copper Azole. Incise all solid sawn lumber thicker than 2 inches accordance with American Wood Preservers’ Association Standard C1. Submit the following compliance certificates prior to shipping of material to the FOB site: Verification of compliance with grading rules and species of timber from which lumber is manufactured. Provide certification by an agency accepted as competent by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC). Lot certification of each charge for preservative, penetration in millimeters, and retention in pounds per cubic foot (assay method) by an ALSC accredited independent inspection and testing agency. Pressure Treated S4S lumber treated for ground contact 2” X 12” X 12’ S4S sill planks = 24 each 2” X 12” X 8’ S4S running planks = 57 each 6” X 6” X 10’ S4S curb = 20 each 2” X 6” X 10’ S4S curb blocks = 8 each 2” X 6” X 12’ S4S curb plate = 14 each Provide Western Wood Products Association Number 1 Grade or Number 2 Grade Douglas Fir/Larch lumber treated to comply with American Wood Preservers’ Association use category 4C, suitable for ground contact, and which is inspected and stamped with a quality mark or symbol of an American Lumber Standard Committee certified inspection agency. Pressure Treated Glue-Laminated Beams 3-1/8” X 13-1/2” X 26’ long glue-laminated beams = 3 each 3-1/8” X 16-1/2” X 30’ long glue-laminated beams = 3 each 3-1/8” X 13-1/2” X 16’ long glue-laminated beams = 3 each Provide glue laminated beams that conform to the American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC) Specification 117-2001 for combination symbol 24F-V4, Species DF/DF (Douglas Fir), manufactured for wet condition use with industrial appearance. Treated to American Wood Preservers’ Association Standard C28 (above ground use) with copper naphthenate in heavy oil (type A solvent), Alkaline Copper Quat or Copper Azole. Incise all glue laminated beams thicker than 2 inches accordance with American Wood Preservers’ Association Standard C1. Submit the following compliance certificates prior to delivery of material to the FOB site: Certification of compliance with AITC Specification 117-2001. Lot certification of each charge for preservative, penetration in millimeters, and retention in pounds per cubic foot (assay method) by a qualified AISC accredited independent inspection and testing agency. Certification from a qualified inspection and testing agency indicating that all glue laminated members are manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the American National Standard for Wood Products “Structural Glue Laminated Timber” (ANSI/AITC A190.1). SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES: The following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), website is http://www.arnet.gov/far/. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2006). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Mar 2005). AGAR 452-211-71, Equal Products Offered (Nov 1996). The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Sep 2005), the following clauses are addenda to FAR 52.212-4: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), websites are http://www.arnet.gov/far/ for the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html for the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR), FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest when Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment (Jul 1995), FAR 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sep 1989), FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991), and AGAR 452.211-70, Brand Name or Equal (Nov 1996). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jan 2006) under para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: (5) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Jun 2003), (14) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003), (15) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006), (18) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam ERA and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), (19) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998), (20) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), (23) 52.225-1, Buy American Act—Supplies (Jun 2003), (24) 52.225-3, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2006) (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004), (25) 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Mar 2005), and, (30) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: Quotations are due no later than February 9, 2006 by 3:00 P.M. Local Time. Quotes may be faxed, e-mailed, or mailed to Grant Furulie at (509) 684-7280, [email protected], or USDA, Forest Service, Eastern Washington Acquisition Group, Colville National Forest, Attn: Grant Furulie, 765 South Main, Colville, WA 99114. Submit the following items with your quotation: 1) A lump sum price (including shipping and handling) for entire requirement; 2) Total Delivery Time ARO or written confirmation shipment will be received by April 1, 2006; and, 3) Completed Representations and Certifications, as required in FAR 52.212-3 (accessible at http://www.arnet.gov/far/). Award will be based on lowest overall price to the Government and timely delivery. Questions regarding this announcement must be addressed in writing to Grant Furulie by fax at (509) 684-7280 or by email at [email protected].