This acquisition is proceeding as a Competitive SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE, Request for Proposal (RFP). This procurement will be conducted under NAICS Code: 561720. The size standard for this code is $14,000,000. All questions should be directed to the Contracting Specialist, James Hallman, at (415) 503-6974, FAX: No.: (415) 503-6694, e-mail james.e.hallman@usace.army.mil Estimated Cost Range (Base Year plus 4 Option Years) is $250,000.00 to $1,000,000.00. JOB DESCRIPTION: 1.1 SCOPE Contractor is to provide Janitorial Services at Lake Mendocino for restroom cleaning. Contractor's work and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection and management necessary to accomplish specified services. This includes providing personnel, equipment, vehicles, vessels, materials, supplies, supervision and quality control necessary to perform service. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Contractor employees, subcontractors and subcontractor employees have a full knowledge of the scope of work for the contract. Contractor shall make sure that all work is accomplished in accordance with the contract, all applicable laws, municipal codes, regulations, and/or written directives issued by the Contracting Officer. 1.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE - Base year is effective from 01 October 2010 to 30 September 2011, option year one 01 October 2011 - 30 September 2012, option year two 01 October 2012- 30 September 2013, option year three 01 October 2013- 30 September 2014, option year four 01 October 2014- 30 September 2015. Option years may be exercised at the discretion of the Government. 1.3 DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED - Contractor shall perform restroom cleaning, trash removal, and drain clearing services at Lake Mendocino. Evaluation and Source Selection: Basis for Selection: An award shall be issued to the contractor(s) who offers the best value to the Government, based on a combined assessment of the competing price and candidate qualifications. The selection of the contractor offering the best value to the Government shall be made by the Contracting Officer. Proposal Evaluation: In accordance with the SF 33, Request for Proposal, the quotations shall be evaluated based on the following evaluation factors, which are listed in descending order of importance: (a) Experience - provide three current or previous contracts of equall size and scope. (b) Past Performace - will be determined through reference checks from the three contracts provided. Please note that one incorrect form of correspondence for any of the provided references will be considered as a negative. (c) Price - after technical capability is determined, award will go to the lowest priced offer. Completed application materials must be received by the US Army Corps of Engineers, SF District by no later than close of business on October 01, 2010 via E-MAIL (the preferred method) or US Mail and be addressed to: Mr. James Hallman Contracting Division San Francisco District US Army Corps of Engineers 1455 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94103-1398 tel: 415-503-6974 e-mail: james.e.hallman@usace.army.mil Should you have any specific questions regarding any aspects of the job description/ scope of work, feel free to contact Mendocino Park Ranger: Lake Mendocino POC: Ms. Valerie Mavis @ 707-467-4225 and/or Mr. Paul Harris @ 707-467-4231. The solicitation will be available on or about 10 September 2010, for viewing / downloading documents. All RFPs will be due no later than 01 October 2010 / 4:30 pm PDT. The specific date and time will be identified in the solicitation. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT THIS PROJECT MAY BE DELAYED, CANCELED OR REVISED AT ANY TIME DURING THE SOLICITATION, SELECTION, EVALUATION, NEGOTIATION AND/OR FINAL AWARD PROCESS. ORDERING SOLICITATION: Plans and specifications will NOT be provided in hard paper copy or CD-ROM format. The solicitation and all amendments for this acquisition will be posted on a secure Government website known as FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov) once the IFB is issued. Viewing/downloading documents from FedBizOpps will require prior registration in Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov). If you are a first-time FedBizOpps user, you will also be required to register in FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov) before accessing the IFB documents. To register, click on the Register Now button in the Vendors Block and follow the instructions. The following information will be required: Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN); DUNS Number or Cage Code; Telephone Number; and E-mail Address. Once registered with FedBizOpps, interested parties will then be able to log in and access the RFP documents. Important Note: Solicitation documents can be accessed ONLY through FedBizOpps. Please note that ALL contractors who want to register with FedBizOpps must be CCR registered, and have a MPIN, DUNS number or Cage code. For further information, please click on the FedBizOpps homepage link, Vendor User Guide. The only PLAN-HOLDERS/BIDDERS LIST now available is via FedBizOpps. When viewing the Synopsis/Pre-solicitation Notice, you will click on the ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS to enter your information. This function does not, however, allow you to identify yourself as a Prime or Sub. It is recommended that you identify your category in parentheses at either the beginning or end of your company name. For example: (Prime/Sub) XYZ Construction, or XYZ Construction (Prim/Sub). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO CHECK FEDBIZOPPS FREQUENTLY FOR ANY AMENDMENTS OR CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION. Please note, the pre-award survey listed on pages 71 and 72 is NOT required. Be advised there will be only one site visit on 24 September, 2010 at 1:30 PM. Please call Valerie Mavis before hand for instructions on getting to the site at (707) 467-4225. The site addres is: Lake Mendocino, 1160 Mendocino Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482-9438.
