CSU SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition procedures pursuant to the authority of FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items (10 U.S.C. 2304(g) and 2305 and 41 U.S.C. 253(g) and 253a and 253b), FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items (Title VIII of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355)), and FAR 37.101, Non-Personal Service Contract. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; therefore, a written solicitation will not be issued. The Billings Area Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a fixed-price commercial item contract in response to Request for Quotation RFQ- CSU-16-KNA-3. The solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Business concerns. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. The associated North American Industry Classification System code is 562111 and the small business size standard is $38.5 million. PRICE SCHEDULE - SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES: 12 MONTHS @ tiny_mce_marker___________ per MO = tiny_mce_marker______________. PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT: The purpose of this contract is to acquire Solid Waste Disposal Services for the Crow Service Unit, PHS Indian Hospital, Crow Service Unit Government Living Quarters in Crow Agency, Montana and the Pryor IHS Clinic in Pryor, Montana. STATEMENT OF WORK: Remove the solid waste from the Crow Service Unit Clinic canister site and the Crow Service Unit IHS Government Living Quarters located in Crow Agency, Montana and Pryor Clinic canister site located in Pryor, Montana. Contractor shall provide the following: 25 yard trash compactor for Crow Service Unit Hospital, 6 yard trash canister for Crow Service Unit Hospital, 6 yard trash canister for Crow Service Unit Government Living Quarters, 32 residential trash containers preferably 90 gallon trash carts for Crow Service Unit Government Living Quarters and a 2 yard trash canister for the Pryor Clinic. All solid waste is to be picked up on a weekly basis, preferably during normal working hours (i.e., Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) and properly disposed of in a EPA approved landfill. The services include, but are not limited to, the delivery of the trash compactor, canisters and trash carts, required roll-off within the Clinic canister sites, loading the canisters, delivery of the canisters to the landfill, and dumping of the canister within the landfill area. The Contractor will also be responsible for dumping the canisters and returning them to each concrete pad. The Contractor must adhere to the Crow Service Unit's policies and procedures with regards to the work schedule and code of conduct. The Contractor will be required to possess and maintain the necessary CDL and DOT licenses in order to remove the solid waste from the Hospital, Living Quarters and Clinic areas. The Contractor will be responsible for submitting "load" tickets to the Maintenance Department at the Crow Service Unit for each delivery to the landfill. The Contractor will be required to possess and maintain the necessary equipment needed to properly lift and load the canisters during dumping and transportation. Any complaints related to the quality of services will be submitted to the Contractor in writing within 48 hours of the problem and shall be answered by the Contractor and necessary corrective action taken. When weather and/or road conditions prevent normal pick up and delivery it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to notify the following Indian Health Service (IHS) employee or his designee: (1) Deano Yarlott, Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, 406-638-3402, that pick-up and delivery cannot be made. Voice mail messages must be left if none of the IHS employees can be reached directly. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY: Authority to negotiate changes in the terms, conditions or amounts cited in this contract is reserved for the Contracting Officer. PROJECT OFFICER: The Contracting Officer shall designate a Project Officer, in writing, at time of award. The Project Officer shall be responsible for: (1) Monitoring the Contractors technical progress, including surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending technical changes; (2) Interpreting the Statement of Work; (3) Technical evaluation as required; (4) Technical inspections and acceptance; and (5) Assisting the Contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance of this contract. INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT: The Contractor shall submit its invoice to the Project Officer. The Contractor agrees to include the following information on each invoice: (1) Contractors name, address and telephone number; (2) Contract Number; (3) Invoice number and date; (4) Cost or price; (5) Date services were provided; and (6) Remit to address. Payment shall be made by the Billings Area Financial Management Branch, P.O. Box 36600, Billings, Montana 59107. PRO-CHILDREN ACT OF 1994: The Contractor certifies that it will comply with the provisions of Public Law 103-227, Pro-Children Act of 1994, which imposes restrictions on smoking where federally funded children's services are provided. AWARD DECISION: The Government will award a contract, resulting from this solicitation, to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation represents the best value to the Government, price and other price related factors considered. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition. The FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; and 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items are incorporated by reference. The following FAR and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses are applicable: 52.204-7, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.215-5, 52.216-24, 52.217-8, 52.219-6, 52.222-41, 52.223-5, 52.223-6, 52.223-18, 52.232-18, 52.242-15, 52.242-17, 352.202-1, 352.215-1, 352.215-70, 352.223-70, 352.224-70, 352.232-9, 352.270-2, 352.270-6, 352.270-7, 352.270-12, 352.270-13, and 352.270-16. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6 with Alternate I, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.222-50, 52.225-13 and 52.232-33. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will provide full text copies of the FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses. The provisions and clauses may also be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov and http://www.hhs.gov/oamp/policies/hssar.doc. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: The Contractor shall submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with its offer. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government must register with the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is now the primary Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. You may register via the Internet at www.sam.gov. All responsible offerors may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency. Offers shall be submitted to the Crow Service Unit, PO Box 9, Crow Agency, Montana 59022, no later than 4:00 p.m., on September 21, 2015. The offer must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Supply/Procurement Office, showing the time specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and your company name and address. Offers will also be accepted by e-mail at kimberly.notafraid@ihs.gov. ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: Your proposal must stipulate that it is predicated upon all the terms and conditions of this RFQ. In addition, it must contain a statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 90 days from the date of receipt.