38--Requirement for Forklifts

AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 0010050456 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-51. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 532412 with a small business size standard of $7.00M. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2011-06-10 18:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Fort Bliss, TX 79916 The U.S. Army ACC MICC Fort Bliss requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001, 5,000lb TCM Forklift--Vendor shall provide four (4) 5,000lb TCM Forklifts with the following:Automatic TransmissionPneumatic TireLPG FuelBack-up AlarmHead Lights, Horn Fire ExtinguisherSeat Belt 10% Liability InsuranceThe equipment shall be required for a period of six (6) months. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, equipment and supervision necessary to lease the forklifts. Equipment will be delivered and used at Fort Bliss, Texas. Contractor shall be responsible for transporting equipment to the delivery site and off-loading. Contractor shall be responsible for removing equipment from site upon completion of specified contract period. The contractor shall be responsible for all normal maintenance repair and service during the contract period at no additional cost to the Government per attached maintenance clause. The Government shall be responsible for re-fueling the equipment before it is returned to the Contractor. The contractor shall provide all related services for any equipment that is covered by manufacturers warranty. The contractor shall respond to calls for service and repairs within two hours of notification during the hours of 0830 and 1400 Monday through Friday. When equipment is out of service (not available for use) the contractor shall repair and return the equipment to service within 24 hours after notification. If the equipment cannot be repaired within 24 hours, the contractor shall provide a replacement that meets the same specifications at no additional cost to the Government. If a replacement cannot be provided, the contractor shall pro-rate the contract period for the period of time that the equipment is out of service to the Government. Request that equipment provided not be more than 4 years old. The contractor shall furnish all maintenance and services, such as lubrication, license and registration fees, and all other operational expenses, parts, or supplies, including, but not limited to tire change and repair. Tire repair or replacement shall be accomplished within twelve (12) hours of notification. A contractor furnished form , scheduling times and dates for ALL maintenance (oil change, lube, engine tune-up, checking hoses, belts, filters, tire rotation and balancing, etc.), shall be maintained in the equipment/vehicle at all times. This requirement shall be monitored during the equipment/vehicle delivery and Government acceptance shall be contingent upon contractor compliance. Contractor shall repair or replace equipment that is not operational within 48 hours of notification. Repair shall be accomplished at the delivery site when possible. When repairs cannot be accomplished at the delivery site and it becomes necessary to evaluate the equipment, a replacement shall be provided within 24 hours from the time the contractor was originally notified. The Government may require the contractor to provide an onsite mechanic for the duration of the rental period, should the quantity of rental equipment exceed 5 pieces and the equipment experiences more than three (3) maintenance calls during any one week period., 4, EA; LI 002, 6,000lb Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklift--Vendor shall provide two (2) 6,000lb Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts with the following:Diesel Fuel Back-up AlarmHead LightsHornFire ExtinguisherSeat Belt10% Liability InsuranceThe equipment shall be required for a period of six (6) months. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, equipment and supervision necessary to lease the forklifts. Equipment will be delivered and used at Fort Bliss, Texas. Contractor shall be responsible for transporting equipment to the delivery site and off-loading. Contractor shall be responsible for removing equipment from site upon completion of specified contract period. The contractor shall be responsible for all normal maintenance repair and service during the contract period at no additional cost to the Government per attached maintenance clause. The Government shall be responsible for re-fueling the equipment before it is returned to the Contractor. The contractor shall provide all related services for any equipment that is covered by manufacturers warranty. The contractor shall respond to calls for service and repairs within two hours of notification during the hours of 0830 and 1400 Monday through Friday. When equipment is out of service (not available for use) the contractor shall repair and return the equipment to service within 24 hours after notification. If the equipment cannot be repaired within 24 hours, the contractor shall provide a replacement that meets the same specifications at no additional cost to the Government. If a replacement cannot be provided, the contractor shall pro-rate the contract period for the period of time that the equipment is out of service to the Government. Request that equipment provided not be more than 4 years old. The contractor shall furnish all maintenance and services, such as lubrication, license and registration fees, and all other operational expenses, parts, or supplies, including, but not limited to tire change and repair. Tire repair or replacement shall be accomplished within twelve (12) hours of notification. A contractor furnished form , scheduling times and dates for ALL maintenance (oil change, lube, engine tune-up, checking hoses, belts, filters, tire rotation and balancing, etc.), shall be maintained in the equipment/vehicle at all times. This requirement shall be monitored during the equipment/vehicle delivery and Government acceptance shall be contingent upon contractor compliance. Contractor shall repair or replace equipment that is not operational within 48 hours of notification. Repair shall be accomplished at the delivery site when possible. When repairs cannot be accomplished at the delivery site and it becomes necessary to evaluate the equipment, a replacement shall be provided within 24 hours from the time the contractor was originally notified. The Government may require the contractor to provide an onsite mechanic for the duration of the rental period, should the quantity of rental equipment exceed 5 pieces and the equipment experiences more than three (3) maintenance calls during any one week period., 2, EA; LI 003, 8,000lb Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklift--Vendor shall provide one (1) 8,000lb Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts with the following:Diesel Fuel Back-up AlarmHead LightsHornFire ExtinguisherSeat Belt10% Liability InsuranceThe equipment shall be required for a period of six (6) months. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, equipment and supervision necessary to lease the forklifts. Equipment will be delivered and used at Fort Bliss, Texas. Contractor shall be responsible for transporting equipment to the delivery site and off-loading. Contractor shall be responsible for removing equipment from site upon completion of specified contract period. The contractor shall be responsible for all normal maintenance repair and service during the contract period at no additional cost to the Government per attached maintenance clause. The Government shall be responsible for re-fueling the equipment before it is returned to the Contractor. The contractor shall provide all related services for any equipment that is covered by manufacturers warranty. The contractor shall respond to calls for service and repairs within two hours of notification during the hours of 0830 and 1400 Monday through Friday. When equipment is out of service (not available for use) the contractor shall repair and return the equipment to service within 24 hours after notification. If the equipment cannot be repaired within 24 hours, the contractor shall provide a replacement that meets the same specifications at no additional cost to the Government. If a replacement cannot be provided, the contractor shall pro-rate the contract period for the period of time that the equipment is out of service to the Government. Request that equipment provided not be more than 4 years old. The contractor shall furnish all maintenance and services, such as lubrication, license and registration fees, and all other operational expenses, parts, or supplies, including, but not limited to tire change and repair. Tire repair or replacement shall be accomplished within twelve (12) hours of notification. A contractor furnished form , scheduling times and dates for ALL maintenance (oil change, lube, engine tune-up, checking hoses, belts, filters, tire rotation and balancing, etc.), shall be maintained in the equipment/vehicle at all times. This requirement shall be monitored during the equipment/vehicle delivery and Government acceptance shall be contingent upon contractor compliance. Contractor shall repair or replace equipment that is not operational within 48 hours of notification. Repair shall be accomplished at the delivery site when possible. When repairs cannot be accomplished at the delivery site and it becomes necessary to evaluate the equipment, a replacement shall be provided within 24 hours from the time the contractor was originally notified. The Government may require the contractor to provide an onsite mechanic for the duration of the rental period, should the quantity of rental equipment exceed 5 pieces and the equipment experiences more than three (3) maintenance calls during any one week period., 1, EA; LI 004, 10,000lb Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklift--Vendor shall provide one (1) 10,000lb Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts with the following:Diesel Fuel Back-up AlarmHead LightsHornFire ExtinguisherSeat Belt10% Liability InsuranceThe equipment shall be required for a period of six (6) months. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, equipment and supervision necessary to lease the forklifts. Equipment will be delivered and used at Fort Bliss, Texas. Contractor shall be responsible for transporting equipment to the delivery site and off-loading. Contractor shall be responsible for removing equipment from site upon completion of specified contract period. The contractor shall be responsible for all normal maintenance repair and service during the contract period at no additional cost to the Government per attached maintenance clause. The Government shall be responsible for re-fueling the equipment before it is returned to the Contractor. The contractor shall provide all related services for any equipment that is covered by manufacturers warranty. The contractor shall respond to calls for service and repairs within two hours of notification during the hours of 0830 and 1400 Monday through Friday. When equipment is out of service (not available for use) the contractor shall repair and return the equipment to service within 24 hours after notification. If the equipment cannot be repaired within 24 hours, the contractor shall provide a replacement that meets the same specifications at no additional cost to the Government. If a replacement cannot be provided, the contractor shall pro-rate the contract period for the period of time that the equipment is out of service to the Government. Request that equipment provided not be more than 4 years old. The contractor shall furnish all maintenance and services, such as lubrication, license and registration fees, and all other operational expenses, parts, or supplies, including, but not limited to tire change and repair. Tire repair or replacement shall be accomplished within twelve (12) hours of notification. A contractor furnished form , scheduling times and dates for ALL maintenance (oil change, lube, engine tune-up, checking hoses, belts, filters, tire rotation and balancing, etc.), shall be maintained in the equipment/vehicle at all times. This requirement shall be monitored during the equipment/vehicle delivery and Government acceptance shall be contingent upon contractor compliance. Contractor shall repair or replace equipment that is not operational within 48 hours of notification. Repair shall be accomplished at the delivery site when possible. When repairs cannot be accomplished at the delivery site and it becomes necessary to evaluate the equipment, a replacement shall be provided within 24 hours from the time the contractor was originally notified. The Government may require the contractor to provide an onsite mechanic for the duration of the rental period, should the quantity of rental equipment exceed 5 pieces and the equipment experiences more than three (3) maintenance calls during any one week period., 1, EA; LI 005, 6,600lb Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklift--Vendor shall provide one (1) 6,600lb Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts with the following:Diesel Fuel Back-up AlarmHead LightsHornFire ExtinguisherSeat Belt10% Liability InsuranceThe equipment shall be required for a period of six (6) months. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, equipment and supervision necessary to lease the forklifts. Equipment will be delivered and used at Fort Bliss, Texas. Contractor shall be responsible for transporting equipment to the delivery site and off-loading. Contractor shall be responsible for removing equipment from site upon completion of specified contract period. The contractor shall be responsible for all normal maintenance repair and service during the contract period at no additional cost to the Government per attached maintenance clause. The Government shall be responsible for re-fueling the equipment before it is returned to the Contractor. The contractor shall provide all related services for any equipment that is covered by manufacturers warranty. The contractor shall respond to calls for service and repairs within two hours of notification during the hours of 0830 and 1400 Monday through Friday. When equipment is out of service (not available for use) the contractor shall repair and return the equipment to service within 24 hours after notification. If the equipment cannot be repaired within 24 hours, the contractor shall provide a replacement that meets the same specifications at no additional cost to the Government. If a replacement cannot be provided, the contractor shall pro-rate the contract period for the period of time that the equipment is out of service to the Government. Request that equipment provided not be more than 4 years old. The contractor shall furnish all maintenance and services, such as lubrication, license and registration fees, and all other operational expenses, parts, or supplies, including, but not limited to tire change and repair. Tire repair or replacement shall be accomplished within twelve (12) hours of notification. A contractor furnished form , scheduling times and dates for ALL maintenance (oil change, lube, engine tune-up, checking hoses, belts, filters, tire rotation and balancing, etc.), shall be maintained in the equipment/vehicle at all times. This requirement shall be monitored during the equipment/vehicle delivery and Government acceptance shall be contingent upon contractor compliance. Contractor shall repair or replace equipment that is not operational within 48 hours of notification. Repair shall be accomplished at the delivery site when possible. When repairs cannot be accomplished at the delivery site and it becomes necessary to evaluate the equipment, a replacement shall be provided within 24 hours from the time the contractor was originally notified. The Government may require the contractor to provide an onsite mechanic for the duration of the rental period, should the quantity of rental equipment exceed 5 pieces and the equipment experiences more than three (3) maintenance calls during any one week period., 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. 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New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. Delivery must be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days - not to exceed 30 - required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. 252.204-7004 Alt A, 252.232-7003, 252.212-7001, 252.211-7003 Alt 1 Local Clause 5152.233-4000, AMC-Level Protest Program (Nov 2008) If you havecomplaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attemptto resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However,you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Programis intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of theirconcerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather thanfiling a protest with the Government Accountability Office or other externalforum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to thesame extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. TheAMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days fromfiling. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified inFAR 33.10. If you want to file a protest under the AMC-Level ProtestProgram, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sentto the address below. All other agency-level protests should be sent to thecontracting officer for resolution. HQ Army Material Command Office ofCommand Counsel 9301 Chapek Rd, Room 2-1SE3401 Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527Facsimile number +1 (555) 000-0000 or 8875 Packages sent by FedEx or UPS shouldbe addressed to: HQ Army Material Command Office of Command Counsel Room2-1SE3401 1412 Jackson Loop Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527 The AMC-Level Protestprocedures are found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/pa/COMMANDCOUNSEL.asp. Ifinternet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMCto obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures. (End of Provision) Each vehicle furnished under this contract shall be of good quality and in safe operating condition, and shall comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (49 CFR 571) and State safety regulations applicable to the vehicle. The Government shall accept or reject the vehicles promptly after receipt. If the Contracting Officer determines that any vehicle furnished is not in compliance with this contract, the Contracting Officer shall promptly inform the Contractor in writing. If the Contractor fails to replace the vehicle or correct the defects as required by the Contracting Officer, the Government may (a) By contract or otherwise, correct the defect or arrange for the lease of a similar vehicle and shall charge or set off against the Contractor any excess costs occasioned thereby, or (b) Terminate the contract under the Default clause of this contract. (End of clause) (a) At the time of each delivery of supplies or services under this contract, the Contractor shall prepare and furnish to the Government a material inspection and receiving report in the manner and to the extent required by Appendix F, Material Inspection and Receiving Report, of the Defense FAR Supplement. (b) Contractor submission of the material inspection and receiving information required by Appendix F of the Defense FAR Supplement by using the Wide Area Work Flow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) electronic form (see paragraph (b)(1) of the clause at 252.232-7003) fulfills the requirement for a material inspection and receiving report (DD Form 250). (End of clause) Any claim arising from damages to vehicles and/or equipment shall be filed with the Directorate of Mobilization and Deployment, ATTN: Mrs. Sherell C. Henry, Building 1014 Jeb Stuart Road, Fort Bliss, TX 79916. A written notification of intent to submit a claim from damages to rental equipment /or vehicle shall be filed with Director of Logistics, within ten (10) days of issued purchase order termination date. The notification must include at a minimum the purchase number, serial number of the damaged equipment and a detailed description of the damage itself. The contractor shall submit an estimate within thirty (30) days to provide a final repair cost from an equipment/or vehicle repair shop. The contractor shall submit an estimate from an equipment repair shop, other than the contractors own shop, that is normally engaged on a regular basis in the type of repair required. The Government reserves the right to request a second estimate for repair from a different shop should it be deemed necessary. The Government may select which of the two estimates for repair shall be used and its liability shall be limited to the estimate selected. Any expense in obtaining the estimates shall be paid by the Contractor without any expense to the Government. In the event a piece of equipment is considered to be damaged so severely that the repair cost exceeds the wholesale book value of the equipment/or vehicle the Government will only be liable up to the depreciated wholesale book value for the current year. The Government shall not be held liable for fair wear and tear, including but not limited to, chipped, cracked or scratched glass or paint; or other economic or ancillary damages, including but not limited to, loss of use or loss of value.