Elevator Maintenance

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a Contractor who shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to maintain and repair the elevators at the Northern Research Station in a manner that will ensure continuous and safe operations in accordance with directions set forth in Section C. Performance site is Northern Research Station, 1992 Folwell Ave, St Paul, MN 55108. All necessary materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and supervision required for completion of this work shall be supplied by the contractor. A pre-proposal site visit can be scheduled before bid submission. Contact Steve Cooper for location and to schedule a meeting @ +1 (555) 000-0000. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. (FEB 2012) OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)) DATABASE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. (See FAR 52.204-7) USDA BioPreferred Program. The 2002 and 2008 Farm Bills established a biobased markets program to increase the purchase and use of biobased products. USDA, the lead agency for this part of the Farm Bill, refers to the program as BioPreferred program. This contract requires the use of biobased products. See Section H, page 11 of this solicitation. SITE VISIT (FAR 52.237-1) (APRIL 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Interested parties desiring to inspect the work area are asked to make an appointment with Steve Cooper telephone (651) 649-512. It is important that contractors call before visiting since Steve is not always available. Project Magnitude is less than $25,000.00 Evaluation- FAR 52.212-2 - See Section M, page 18 of this solicitation. All questions must be submitted in writing to the issuing office via email to contact@example.gov Quotes Due: July 26th, 2013. Please note that proposals must be scanned and submitted electronically via email to David Easter, USDA Forest Service Purchase Agent @ contact@example.gov. No phone calls.