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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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. This is a request for proposals RFP R4-02-02-08; proposal due date is JUNE 6, 2002. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisiton Regulation 2001-04. NAICS: 332311. Size Standard: 500 Employees. PART 1?SCHEDULE OF ITEMS, SECTION B?SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS. SUPPLYING AND DELIVERING PRE-ENGINEERED, SHOP FABRICATED STRUCTURAL STEEL GREENHOUSES FOR THE LUCKY PEAK NURSERY, BOISE NATIONAL FOREST. ITEM 1?PRE-ENGINEERED GREENHOUSES, 3 EACH @ $___________= TOTAL DOLLARS $ ______________. DELIVERY DATE IS ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 7, 2002. to: Boise National Forest, Lucky Peak Nursery, 15169 East Highway 21, Boise, ID 83705. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - SECTION 13121--PRE-ENGINEERED GREENHOUSE BUILDINGS, PART I?GENERAL-1.01 This item shall consist of supplying and delivering pre-engineered, shop fabricated structural steel building frames with motorized retractable roof system, motorized roll-up walls, motorized retractable shade/heat system, motorized retractable blackout system, sliding doors and control panel for independent operation as described in the specifications herein and the drawings. CALL 208-373-4150 TO REQUEST A COPY OF THE DRAWINGS. 1.02 REFERENCES?A. AISC?Specification for Structural Steel for Buildings?Allowable Stress Design and Plastic Design. B. ASTM A123?Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products. C. ASTM A153?Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware. D. ASTM A325?High Strength Bolts for Structural Steel Joints. E. AWS A2.0?Standard Welding Symbols. F. AWS D1.1?Structural Welding Code?Steel. 1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION?A. Three gutter-connected greenhouses totaling a minimum of 25,000 square feet. The housing width or gable wall shall be between 35 feet and 50 feet. B. Trussed galvanized steel frame with required cross bracing and knee bracing. C. Interior Bay Spacing shall be the same and a minimum of 12?-0?. Gable End Bay Spacing shall be as required by the manufacturer. The minimum eave height shall be 12 feet. D. Primary Framing: Trusses and columns, braced end frames, end wall columns, and wind bracing. E. Secondary Framing: Purlins, girts, eave struts, clips, and other items detailed. F. Exterior Sidewalls: The north and south exterior sidewalls shall each have double pipe direct drive motorized roll-up walls extending the entire wall length. The motorized roll-up walls shall seal to a minimum 3-foot high clear twinwall polycarbonate kneewall. The roll-up walls shall be a minimum 6 feet in height, controlled with a properly sized gear motor, be independently operated at the control panel, and capable of opening/closing within a two (2) minute time period. The roll-up walls shall be double piped with coated steel tubing. One tube acts as a drivetube running in the middle of the curtain, and the other as a weight at the bottom of the curtain. The clear twinwall polycarbonate shall be above the rollup wall to the eave height. Restrainers and fasterns shall be included at each post and elsewhere as required. See Section 2.04 for fabric type and polycarbonate thickness. G. Gable Walls: The gable ends shall each have double pipe direct drive motorized rollup wall sealing to a minimum 3-foot high clear twinwall polycarbonate kneewall with the exception of the center house gable walls. The center house gable walls shall be covered in clear twinwall polycarbonate and include a minimum 12? wide by minimum 10? high sliding door. The east gable end rollup walls shall extend the entire wall length while the west gable end rollup walls shall extend the entire wall length minus six (6) feet, see Sheet 3 of the Drawings.The roll-up walls shall be a minimum 6 feet in height, controlled with a properly sized gear motor, be independently operated at the control panel, and capable of opening/closing within a two (2) minute time period. The roll-up walls shall be double piped with coated steel tubing. One tube acts as a drivetube running in the middle of the curtain, and the other as a weight at the bottom of the curtain. Removable restrainers, galvanized framing, and fasteners shall be included as required. See Section 2.04 for fabric type and polycarbonate thickness. H. Gable Peaks: The gable peaks will be covered in clear twinwall polycarbonate. Aluminum extusions, purlins, mounting hardware and fasteners shall be included asrequired. See Section 2.04 for polycarbonate thickness. I. Interior Gutter Line Walls: The houses shall be separated with interior gutter line walls. Each interior gutter line wall shall have a direct drive top storing rollup wall sealing to grade. See Section 2.04 for fabric type and polycarbonate thickness. J. Upper Shade/Heat Retention System: Each house shall have a cable drive suspended upper shade/heat retention curtain system traveling from truss to truss. The curtain system shall be controlled with a properly sized gear motor, be independently operated at the control panel, and capable of opening/closing within a two (2) minute time period. The seals at the sidewalls and gable ends for heat retention shall be included. The curtain shall be capable of operation in outside or inside conditions. See Section 2.04 for fabric type. K. Lower Blackout Curtain System: The north house shall have a cable drive suspended lower blackout curtain system traveling from truss to truss. The curtain system shall be controlled with a properly sized gear motor, be independently operated at the control panel, and capable of opening/closing within a two (2) minute time period. The seals at the sidewalls and gable ends for blackout shall be included. The curtain shall be capable of operation in outside or inside conditions. See Section 2.04 for fabric type. L. Interior Blackout Rollup Walls: The north house shall have direct drive top storing blackout rollup wall sealing to grade on the interior gutter lines, perimeter walls, and gable ends. Each rollup wall shall be controlled by a properly sized tube motor, be independently operated at the control panel, and capable of opening/closing within a two (2) minute time period. Restrainers shall be included. See Section 2.04 for fabric type. M. Sliding Doors: Two 12-foot wide by 10-foot high sliding door covered in clear twinwall polycarbonate shall be included in the center house gable walls. N. Roof System: Retractable fabric roof system shall be cable driven and electrically operated with a properly sized motor that will uncover a minimum of 80% of the building. Each roof system shall be independently operated at the control panel and be capable of opening/closing within a two (2) minute time period. See Section 2.04 for fabric type. 1.04. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS. A. The manufacturer shall design members to withstand the dead load, applicable snow load, and design loads due to pressure and suction of wind calculated in accordance with the latest edition of the Uniform Building Code. Loads shall include the addition of typical greenhouse equipment such as heaters and circulation fans. B. The manufacturer shall design the concrete footing/foundation plan to withstand the dead load, applicable snow load, and design loads in accordance with the latest edition of the Uniform Building Code. C. Allowable soil bearing capacity is 1,500 PSF. D. Concrete to have a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 3,000 psi. E. Provide drainage to exterior for water entering or condensation occuring within wall or roof system. F. Size and fabricate wall and roof systems free of distortion or defects detrimental to appearance or performance. 1.05 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW (AFTER AWARD). A. Submit (5) five copies per submittal. B. Product Data: Provide data on component dimensions and fastners. C. Shop Drawings and Calculations: (1) Design calculations and erection drawings shall be prepared by and under the direct supervision of a registered professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Idaho. All drawings and calculations shall bear the seal and signature of the Engineer. Building and all components shall be from a single source supplier and manufacturer responsible for total design. (2) Shop drawings to indicate assembly dimensions, locations of structural members, connections, attachments, openings, cambers, and loads; wall and roof system dimensions, panel layout, general construction details, anchorages and method of anchorage, and method of installation; indicate welded connections with AWS A2.0 welding symbols; indicate net weld lengths. D. The Engineer shall have 14 calendar days to review the submittals. 1.06 SUBMITTALS FOR INFORMATION (AFTER AWARD). A. Submit (5) five copies per submittal. B. Manufacturer?s Instructions: Indicate preparation requirements, etc. C. Erection Drawings: Indicate members by label, assembly sequence, and temporary erection bracing. 1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE. A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this section with minimum five years of documented experience. B. Certification: two (2) copies of written certification prepared and signed by a registered professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Idaho attesting that the building design meets the specified loading requirements, requirements of codes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction at the project site and other requirements specified herein. 1.08 PRODUCT HANDLING. A. Deliver pre-fabricated components, corrugated polycarbonate panels, green house roof fabrics, blackout fabrics, and other manufactured items in a manner to avoid damage and deformation. B. Provide installation and maintenance instructions. 1.09 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. A. Conform to the latest edition of the Uniform Building Code for submission of design calculations, shop drawings, erection drawings, etc. B. Cooperate with regulatory agency or authority and provide data as requested. 1.10 WARRANTY. A. All components: manufacturer?s three (3) year written workmanship and materials warranty. 1.11 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT. A. Measurement shall be lump sum for providing data on component dimensions and fastners; providing shop drawings, design calculations, and certifications; providing manufacturer?s assembly instructions and erection drawings; providing shop fabricated structural steel greenhouse, freight, and written warranty as described herein the specifications and as shown on the conceptual drawings. PART II?MATERIALS. 2.01 ACCESSORIES. A. Motor. (1) Retractable roof system and roll-up curtain system to be operated by fan cooled gear motors with a control panel for independent operation. (2) Equipped with a manual override for operation of the roof during a power outage. (3) Primary and over-travel limit switch for open and close. B. Control Panel. (1) ?Nema? 4 steel control panel with 4 position selector switch or equal. (2) Adjustable thermal overload and 2 reversing contactors per motor and one emergency back up. (3) 110 volt computer hook-up. (4) The control panel shall be sized for operating additional blackout curtains in the houses not required to include blackout curtains in this solicitation. 2.02 MATERIALS-FRAMING. A. Structural steel members shall be galvanized and shall have the following minimum yield strengths: (1) 32 KSI for: 0.049?, 0.065?, and 0.083? wall thickness. (2) 46 KSI for 0.109? wall thickness. B. Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: ASTM A325N unless noted otherwise. All bolthole diameters shall be oversized by 1/8? maximum. C. Roof suspension wires shall be a minimum of 0.150? diameter and type 302 stainless steel. D. Galvanized cables shall have the following minimum breaking strengths: (1) 1/4?=7000 lbs. (2) 3/8?=14,400 lbs. E. Welding Materials: AWS D1.1; type required for materials being welded. 2.03 MATERIALS-WALL AND ROOF SYSTEM. A. Exterior wall application: clear twinwall corrugated polycarbonate sheets with a minimum thickness of 8 millimeters. B. Building perimeter roll-up curtain wall, retractable roof curtain, interior gutter line roll-up curtain wall: water tight woven polyethylene, minimum 12-mil thickness, minimum 70% light transmission, UV stabilized with anti-fog/anti-condensate coating. C. Retractable upper shade/heat retention fabric: uncoated, clear, porous woven fabric, minimum 12-mil thickness, approximately 25% diffused shade, and U.V. stabilized. D. Under truss blackout curtain: porous woven double layer, minimum 12-mil thickness, U.V. stabilized, blackout fabric. E. Interior walls blackout curtain: porous woven polyethylene fabric, minimum 12-mil thickness, 100% solar shading and approximately 30% solar reflection fabric. F. Joint Seal Gaskets: Manufacturer?s standard type. G. Fasteners: Manufacturer?s standard type. H. Sealant: Manufacturer?s standard type. 2.04 DOORS. A. A minimum 12? wide by minimum 10? high steel framed sliding door with clear corrugated polycarbonate cladding and mounting hardware, tracks, and fasteners as required. PART III?EXECUTION. 3.01 GENERAL. A. Five (copies) of the design calculation, shop drawings, erection instructions, and other related submittal information shall be submitted to: Nola Driskell, P.E., Boise National Forest, 1249 S. Vinnell Way, Suite 200, Boise, ID 83705. B. The building system components shall be delivered to: Lucky Peak Nursery, 15169 East Highway 21, Boise, ID 83716. Please notify the Contracting Officer?s Representative at least 72 hours prior to delivery. THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES APPLY TO THIS ACQUISITION BY REFERENCE: A. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items-which includes: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 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 Act-Israeli Tract Act-Balance of Payments Program; 52.225-5 Trade Agreements; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.225-15 Sanctioned European Union Country End Products; 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-other than Central Contractor Registration; B. 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD. Evaluation of proposals will include consideration of information provided by the Contractor: (1) Technical Criteria, (2) Past Performance/Experience, and (3) Price. (1) Technical Criteria - Provide details of the proposed greenhouse layout, structural steel components including yield strengths and wall thickness, cable sizes and breaking strengths, motor type and locations, fabric type and covering directions and other pertinent details of the system. (2) Past Performance/Experience ? Provide details on quality of work performed on similar projects within the past 3 years. Provide the name and phone numbers of a contact person(s) for each project listed, such as the Contracting Officer?s Representative for government contracts or the field representative for private work. (3) Price. Only these factors listed will be evaluated. Contractors are advised to provide complete responses. Award may not necessarily be made to the Contractor submitting the lowest proposal. Award will be made to the firm with the best value considering the evaluation criteria above. The Government reserves the right to make cost/technical trade-offs that are in the best interest of the Government. C. 52.212-3 Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. NOTE: Offeror must include a copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Item with their proposal. This can be obtained at http://www.arnet.gov/far/farqueryframe.html. D. 52.212.1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; E. 52.212-4 Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. Proposals are due by close of business June 6, 2002 at the S.W. Idaho/Nevada Acquisition Office, 1249 S. Vinnell Way, Ste 200, Boise, ID 83709. FAX proposals will be accepted at 208-373-4197. Contact Dennis Dillard at 208-373-4150 for additional information.