LIGHT TOWER RENTALS

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION HSFE06-17-Q-0005 LIGHT TOWERS DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.106, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Joint Field Office (JFO) Baton Rouge, LA is releasing this combined synopsis/solicitation electronically only. This electronic version of the Request for Quote (RFQ) is the official version for this acquisition. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested. Offerors are encouraged to check the Federal Business Opportunity (FEDBIZOPS) website at http://www.fedbizops.gov for any amendments to this combined synopsis/solicitation. All questions must be in writing and received by the Contracting Office no later than 12 noon, Tuesday, December 13, 2016. No telephonic requests will be accepted. The email address for submission of all questions is contact@example.gov. All responses to questions will be posted by way of an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation to the FEDBIZOPS websites no later than 2:00 P.M. CST, Tuesday, December 13, 2016. All questions must be addressed to the Contracting Officer/Specialist only. Any other official may disqualify the offeror from submission of a quote. NO EXCEPTIONS. Quotes are due no later than 12 noon CST on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Offerors shall submit a copy of their quote and the Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3). Solicitation Number HSFE06-17-Q-0005 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) and is 100% set aside for Local Louisiana Small Businesses. The award will be a Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Award date is expected to be no later than Monday, December 19, 2016. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 2015-01. The NAICS code assigned to this project is 532490 "Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing" and the size standard is $5,000,000. The requirement is for the FEMA JFO DR-4277 LA, Baton Rouge Light Towers. STATEMENT OF WORK FOR FEMA LATRO LIGHT TOWER SERVICES I. Background The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Joint Field Office (JFO) objective is to administer the full range of Stafford Act programs in an efficient and timely manner, and respond to emerging needs that are vital to Louisiana's recovery. This blanket purchase agreement (BPA) will be utilized at various FEMA sites in Louisiana to support disaster DR-4277-LA efforts. Individual task orders will specify the number of light towers for each requirement and the delivery location. II. Scope The contractor shall provide all equipment, personnel, transportation and supervision required to provide the light towers specified in Section III. The contractor shall ensure that all equipment is secured upon the issuance of each task order. The contractor shall conduct quarterly preventative maintenance on each unit to ensure the safety of individuals and surrounding structures. Mobilization and demobilization shall be included in the total cost for the rental period. Equipment shall be delivered to the designated site(s) full of fuel and ready for use. The contractor shall have all equipment mobilized and ready for use within 24 hours of task order issuance. III. Equipment Specifications Light Towers The contractor shall provide lights towers that meet the following minimum specifications: 1. Towable, Light tower & generator in one 2. 4 kw generator with 4 lights 3. 4000 watts minimum output 4. AC voltage 120/240 5. High temp/low oil pressure shut down 6. Maximum height 32 feet 7. Tower able to withstand 60 mph winds 8. Light coverage 5 -7 acres 9. 3 cylinder diesel or gas engine 10. Up to 60 hrs. running time IV. Period of Performance The period of performance shall be five (5) years from date of award with an option to cancel if at the best interest of the Government. V. Place of Performance The contractor shall provide the equipment as stated on task order to any of the 22 disaster declared parishes (DR-4277-LA) within LA. Parishes included are as follows: The declaration covers the Parishes of Acadia, Ascension, Avoyelles, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Evangeline, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermillion, Washington and West Feliciana in the state of Louisiana. INVOICES A summary invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period and for which payment has not been received. Copies of delivery tickets are needed to support these invoices. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. 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). The clauses identified in paragraph (b) are included in the "Additional Terms and Conditions" attached to this posting. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. Vendors must be currently registered and have a valid certification in the Online Representation & Certification Application (https://orca.bpn.gov) as well as have a current System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov before an award can be issued. Solicitation closing date is December 14, 2016. All quotes must be received by 12:00 noon Central Standard Time. Any questions pertaining to this solicitation must be addressed to: contact@example.gov.