Gravel Products (Limestone Rip Rap)

DESCRIPTION - 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 RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-12. This requirement is being solicited following simplified acquisition procedures per FAR subpart 13.5 test program for certain commercial items. The solicitation number for this request is 201819Q019, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is Unrestricted Full and Open Competition. The NAICS 423320 with a size standard of 100 employees. Both small and large business may submit quotations. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service encourages the participation of small, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Chenier Plain National Wildlife Refuge Complex has a requirement 18 inch Limestone Rip-Rap. The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror(s) whose total offer represents the best value for the Government, price and other factors considered. Prices must include all costs for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary for the supply and delivery of the Limestone product. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE - Texas Chenier Plain National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Chambers County, Texas 77514. BID SCHEDULE - Gravel Product Specifications1. 18 inch limestone rip-rap free from any metal and debris approximately 4,000 tons. Bid price should be per ton of material and include delivery. Please note that limestone rip-rap MUST be free of metal and debris or it will be rejected. Quantity of bid schedule items ordered is dependant on availability of funds. DELIVERY (FOB) - The delivery locations are 6-7 miles south of the entrance to the main portion of Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge which is located off of FM 1985. The main entrance of the refuge is located four miles east of the intersection of FM 1985 and 562 in Double Bayou. Delivery will be at various sites on the Refuge for stock piles and may be "tail gate spread" at project sites. Both "end dump" and "belly dump" trucks will be sufficient for delivery. Delivery locations will support access of 20 ton trucks. Notice will be provided 10 business days prior to delivery. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS - The contractor shall be responsible for the observance of law ordinances, statutes and regulations pertaining to the hauling of gravel products. RULES AND REGULATIONS - The contractor shall conduct work in the conformance with such appropriate Refuge regulations as the Manager may prescribe, and shall also conduct the operation as not to interfere with or endanger the ordinary use of structures, roads, utilities, and other Refuge facilities. Equipment operations and materials shall be confined to the limits defined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Special attention should be given to the protection of facilities, wildlife and vegetation adjacent to the work areas. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES - In addition, FAR provisions/clauses listed below apply. This information is available on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, must be completed on-line at www://orca.bpn.gov. 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, with paragraph (b) clauses indicated by number 1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, and 30. QUOTATION SUBMISSION - The deadline for receipt of quotes is August 4th, at 4:30 pm (Mountain). Quotes may be submitted on letterhead or the Standard Form 1449, and must include, at a minimum, unit price, extended price, item description as detailed above, three past performance references within the past three years, prompt payment and warranty terms, name, phone number, and address of your point of contact. SUBMIT QUOTES TO: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services Division, 500 Gold Avenue, Room 5108, Albuquerque, NM 87103. The official combined synopsis/solicitation is posted at http://ideasec.nbc.gov. In order to receive the award, vendor must be registered at http://www.ccr.gov and at http://ideasec.nbc.gov and https://orca.bpn.gov/. Be prepared with your company's DUNS number (available from Dun and Bradstreet at +1 (555) 000-0000) and your Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN). Amendments to the solicitation will be posted in the same manner as the solicitation; it is your responsibility to monitor the website. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. Please submit all questions by email to: contact@example.gov. POINT OF CONTACT: Offerors interested in submitting a quotation, or requiring additional information on this solicitation should contact: Tom Ketcham, Contracting and General Services Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, phone +1 (555) 000-0000, fax +1 (555) 000-0000, email: contact@example.gov.