Prefabricated Steel Truss Bridge

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 is a request for quote (RFQ) No. AG-02NV-S-10-0035; proposal due date is April 1, 2010 The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 29, effective as of 2/01/2010. Non-manufacturers must furnish in the performance of the contract, the product of a small business manufacturer, which end product must be manufactured or produced in the United States. Small size standard for the manufacturer of the item would be 500 employees. Quantity and Unit of Measure is 1 each. Price proposal shall include delivery FOB to the Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger Station Storage Yard, State Highway 93, Challis ID 83226. 1. GENERAL This project consists of supplying one (1) prefabricated steel truss bridge. Bridge shall be built as described in the attached drawings and specifications. The bridge shall meet all requirements specified in the design. Bidders must submit design, drawings and specifications with their bids. Design: The design of all Prefabricated Steel Bridge Superstructure Elements shall comply with the AASHTO - Guide Specifications for Design of Pedestrian Bridges, 1997 and AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition. Please see the attached drawings for bill of materials and bridge specifications. Delivery Date: On or before July 1, 2010. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors'Commercial, and 52.212-2, Evaluation'Commercial Items are applicable. In addition to price and price-related factors (warranty, repair service locations), award evaluation will be based on past performance and compliance with solicitation requirements. These two evaluation factors evaluated together are significantly more important than price. In addition to price, offerors should include product literature of offer and information addressing the above factors in their proposals. Offerors shall include with their offers the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification'Commercial Items. This may be obtained at http://www/arnet.gov/far/farqueryframe.html. Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions'Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders'Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Additional applicable FAR clauses are 52.203-6 with Alternate 1, 52.219-8, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222.19, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33. Referenced provisions and clauses may be obtained at the above web site. Quotes are due by 3:00 p.m., May 6, 2010, at IDAWY Acquisition Service Center, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, ATTN: Beverly Winkler. Fax proposals will be accepted at +1 (555) 000-0000. Contact Beverly Winkler at +1 (555) 000-0000 for additional information.