40' FRP Bridge - LBL Project

The Trails Unlimited Enterprise Unit in Monrovia, Ca has a requirement to construct/erect a pre-fabricated component clear span, Fiber Reinforced Polymer composite truss trail bridges (6x40) for the Land Between the Lakes, KY. FRP DELIVERY DATE TO BE NO LATE THAN 1 NOV 2011. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.603 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-38 effective 10 December 2009. The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions are available electronically from the following site: http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/aqm/, regulations. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is AG-344V-S-11-0010 associated NAICS code is 115310 and the associated size standard is $7,000,000.00. Contractor shall provide one each of the following: pre-fabricated component clear span, fiber reinforced polymer turss trail bridge, 1- 6x40ft. Place of Performance: Land Between the Lakes, Golden Pond, KY. Quote MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of request. **All caluclations and Engineered stamped drawings to be delivered for review by FS several weeks before bridge delivery or production. **The complete bridge material kit to be delivered to the: LBL - SWIFT-STALEY 345 Maintenance Road Golden Pond, KY 42211 **POC: Jerry Barrow, PH: +1 (555) 000-0000. FAR 52.212-1 Instruction of Offerors-Commercial items applies to this acquisition. Addenda to 52.212-1: The following paragraphs are herby deleted from this provision: (e) Multiple offers and (h) multiple awards. OFFER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS-Quotes must include the following items. Submission of a quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award. 1. Quotations may be submitted in contractor format and shall include: (1) Company name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and FAX number; (2) Solicitation number; (3) Contractor DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, and Tax Identification Number (4) Signed acknowledgements of amendments (applicable only if any amendments are issued against this solicitation) 2. Contractors are required to include a copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Commercial Items with its proposal or may indicate completion of the representations and certifications on the internet at http://orca.bpn.gov. Failure to include the certifications along with the price quote or to complete the certifications on the internet may result in elimination from consideration for possible award. 3. Price quotes and the certifications at FAR 52.212-3 must be submitted via one of the following methods by 4:00PM MT, 21 September 2011: Email to: contact@example.gov; Fax to: +1 (555) 000-0000 Attn: Melissa Paquin-Leon or Mail to: Albuquerque Regional Office, USDA Forest Service, 333 Broadway NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102. ****NO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER THAN THOSE METHODS STATED ABOVE. NO EXCEPTIONS. NOTE: All contractors MUST be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database to receive an award. Information on registration may be obtained by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or via the internet at www.bpn.gov. FAR 13-106-2 Evaluation of Quotations or Offers - The Government intends to evaluate quotes in response to this quotation and will award one firm-fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the total overall BEST VALUE to the Govt based on Company past bridges performance history and experience, the manufacturer of the components, method of bridge connections and materails in a field environment, aesthetics, portability to difficult sites and simplicity of erection for the Trails Unlimited Team. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/aqm/, regulations. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES Stop Work Order FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAR 2009), FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination (NOV 1991) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEC 2009) in paragraph (b) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2008) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (MAY 1999) FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition (JAN 2004) AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES 452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988) Type of Product Requested: 1 ea, 40' FRP Bridge SPECIFICATIONS OF PRODUCT: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Trails Unlimited Enterprise Team to construct/erect a pre-fabricated component clear span, Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP, fiber glass) through truss trail bridge for the Land Between the Lakes, KY (6 wide x40 long). - The bridge shall be brown in color, have sloped bridge ends shapes and with bridge HDG steel clips to set in the Sutter Wall abutment system and on the Trails Unlimited plastic bumper foundation design. - **No structural components are to be hanging 15" below the top of the timber deck. - The pre-engineered/pre-manufactured bridge components and kit to be commercially available American made products. - All individual components to weigh less than 125 lbs., portable over rough terrain to be assembled at remote location. - Design live load 90 lbs./sq. ft., live load 10,000 lbs., handrail height is 54 inches with top cap, meet AASHTO LRFD Bride Design Spec., 5th Edition, 2010, and AASHTO LRFD Guide Specs for Design of Pedestrian Bridges, 2nd Edition,2009. - Fire retardant resin, A307 Galv. steel bolts, pre-drilled 3 x 12 x 6 ft. PT decking into pre-drilled FRP stringers. - Deflection - L/500, Vert. Freq=5.0 Hz, Horz. Freq=3.0 Hz. - Manufacturer to have min. 3 yrs. experience with pedestrian FRP bridge kits, examples already on the ground minimum 3 years and load test data or provide the U.S. Forest Service certified load test data of an actual constructed and tested bridge. - Drawings and calculations to be provided to the FS and stamped by the License Professional Engineer. - All ordered bridges to be shop erected to ensure components fit properly before shipment to site. The potential Offeror must be able to 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.farsite.hill.af.mil. The contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Offers Representative (COR) at each site to assure placement at correct locations. COR will fill out a pre and post inspection sheets verifying that items have been delivered and are operational per spec of the contract. Contractor must stand by until these inspections are complete. Items many require to be relocated within the same general location. Unit should have the ability to relocate as required. The contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at each site to ensure placement at correct locations. Sellers must present their representations and certifications, upon request, through the Online Representatives and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov Sellers must provide with their quote descriptions accurate information in regards to the quantities and CLINS to which they are or are not quoting. Lack thereof requested information, may result in removal from the competition and/or sellers' offer may not be evaluated for award. Offerors will be evaluated based on Company past bridges performance history and experience, the manufacturer of the componenets, method of bridge connections and materials in a field environment, aesthetics, portability to difficult sites and simplicity of erection for the Trails Unlimited Team. The Government intends to potentially award to the responsible offerors whose offers conform to the quote and that will be the most advantageous to the Government based upon Best Value to the Govt.