The National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area has identified a requirement to solicit the purchase of a commercial grade mower that meets or exceeds the specifications in performance and equipment of the Toro Groundmaster 5910. This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items has been prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is Q8147090124 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 36, Dated 8-11-09. This solicitation is set-aside for small business. The North American Standard Industrial Classification System Code is 423820 and the small business size is 100 employees or less. SCOPE OF WORK Provide and deliver commercial grade mower that meets or exceeds the performance and equipment standards of a Toro Groundmaster 5910 commercial grade mower.The following are minimum requirements: The stationary generator shall have the following items: 1. The engine shall be of diesel with minimum 99hp (73.8 kW) and be Biodiesel-Ready for use up to B-20 (20% biodiesel and 80% petrol blend). Additionally, engine shall meet or exceed California Air Resource Board in the California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for New 2008 and Later Tier 4 Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engines and standards set forth by Article 4, Chapter 9, Division 3, Title 13,California Code of Regulations. 2. The unit shall have a closed cab of steel frame construction with hinged front push out safety glass, rear window safety glass, side safety glass doors, front window wipers, heater and air conditioner. 3. The unit minimum cutting width will be sixteen feet (4.9 m) and be set to six inch mowing height. 4. The unit will have the following features also: a. Instrument Panel - fuel, coolant temperature hour meter gauges, warning light cluster (engine low oil pressure, tachometer)b. Battery - minimum 12-volt, c. Ground Clearance - minimum 9.5" (24 cm) d. Steering - hydraulic power steering, multi-position tilt steering wheel, hydrostatic with load sensing capabilities.e. Fuel tank-unit will have a minimum 35 gallon fuel tank.f. Lights- headlights, red and amber flashers, turn signals and tail lights.g. Seats-air ride suspension seat to adjust for operator comfort with seat belt.h. Four wheel drive system .i. Cooling system- a system is temperature actuated and variable speed to aid in cooling.j. Size of unit will be a maximum of 93" (236 cm) and transport width will be 99" k. Tires- the front tires will be 29 X 12.50-15, 10 ply and the rear will be 23 X 10.50-12, 10 ply rated for turf applications.l. Brakes will be of internal wet disk. DELIVERY ADDRESS: National Park ServiceGolden Gate NRABldg. 1227, Ruckman Avenue & Storey (Crissy Field)Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129 Upon completion of this Scope of Work, the Contractor will release to the Government (1) one, commercial grade mower that meets or exceeds the standards in the Scope of Work. The project contact person for this procurement is Mary Jo Murphy:Phone: 415-561-4796Fax: 415-561-4795Email:
contact@example.gov Offerors/Bidders/Quoters must review and comply with the FAR Provisions or Clauses which apply to this solicitation. This information is available on the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. The following clauses or provisions are specifically referenced and are required in the response to this solicitation:52.212-01, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items;52.212-02, Evaluation-Commercial items - Evaluation factors include (a) price; (b) past performance supported by documentation and three references. Past performance shall be equal to price in importance. 52.212-03, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-03 must be submitted with the bid/offer, or you can register your reps and certs online at http://orca/bpn.gov:52.212-04, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition,52.212-05, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition including, 52.233-3 Protests after award, and 52-333-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, and the following paragraph (b) clauses added:52.222-03 Convict Labor,52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies,52,222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999)52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246)52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era;52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era;; 52.225-03 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement - Israeli Trade Act -Balance of Payments Program with alternate 1:52.225-13 Restrictions on certain Foreign Purchases, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. BID SUBMITTAL*Note the requirements above. - Each bid must include:Submittals are to include equipment specifications i.e., brochure or equivalent and estimated delivery date.Price is to include preparation and delivery, training and manuals; it is not to include tax.A warranty.Per 52.212-2 for past performance submit a list of at least 3 references with contract names and numbers where the equipment is currently being used. VENDOR REQUIREMENTSProspective Bidders desiring to conduct business with DOI will be required to register at the Central Contractors Register (CCR) on the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov prior to award. QUOTES ARE DUE:Quotes are due for this combined synopsis/solicitation on August 27, 2009 at 2:00pm Pacific Daylight time and shall be delivered by the specific time to the National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Fort Mason, Building 201 - Contracting, San Francisco, CA 94123, Attn: Mary Jo Murphy: RFQ# Q8147090124. Facsimile and email Quotations are acceptable with all required documentation. No oral quotations will be accepted. Quoters must furnish the company name, DUNS number, address, phone, fax number, email address if available, and official point of contact. All Quotes must be manually signed by an authorized company official. All questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Mary Jo Murphy,
+1 (555) 000-0000. END OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION.
