Purchase and placement of boulders-Mark Twain National Forest

1. The Mark Twain National Forest, Rolla Missouri, is soliciting quotes (RFQ) for the supply and delivery FOB Destination, of a quantity of approximately 2,032 tons of boulders to be placed in specific locations according to the attached maps and authorized Forest Service personnel. 2. This solicitation is issued under Request for Quotes (RFQ) number AG-64R4-S-10-0024. All proposals shall reference the RFQ number and shall be submitted to Mark Twain National Forest, 401 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, Missouri 65401 or faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000 or emailed to contact@example.gov by 4:30 PM on August 18, 2010. The anticipated award date is August 31, 2010. 3. Note: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in [FAR] 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. 4. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-44 effective July 16, 2010. 5. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 212311 and the size standard is 500 employees. 6. Submit a detailed project execution list with a unit price quote for each contract line item (CLIN) and total delivered price quote. 7. The unit price quote for each CLIN shall be inclusive of freight and handling, and, if applicable, sales tax. The federal government is exempt from sales tax in most states. The Mark Twain National Forest will provide Missouri State Tax Exemption Number as required. 8. CLIN 1.0, a quantity of (49) 16 ton loads of boulders delivered and placed in specific locations as stated in Attachment 1 and the corresponding attached maps. Each piece needs to be approximately 1-2 tons each. Delivery to these locations must be coordinated through the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Drivers must provide each scale ticket to authorized Forest Service personnel on site. CLIN 2.0, a quantity of (78) 16 ton loads of boulders delivered and dumped to the locations stated in Attachment 1 and the corresponding attached maps. Each piece needs to be approximately 1-2 tons each. Delivery to these locations must be coordinated through the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Driver must provide each scale ticket to authorized Forest Service personnel on site. CLIN 3.0 rearrangement of existing boulders in site 11C to Forest Service requirement. 9. Deliveries are to be made within the normal working hours of Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 10. A site showing has been scheduled for August 3, 2010 at 9:30 AM to view the locations of the Area 7 map and site 11C. The designated meeting place will be the Shell Gas Station south of I-44 at exit 153. No contractors will be allowed to ride in or on the Government vehicle. We will depart at 9:30. Potential Offerors are encouraged to view other locations without assistance from Forest Service personnel. 9. Desired delivery/completion date for all items is on or before December 20, 2010. 10. Quotes must include vendor's TIN (Tax Identification Number). 11. Quotes must include a completed copy of [FAR] 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, paragraphs (c) through (m). If the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov., submit only paragraph (b) from the provisions and a DUNS number. 12. [FAR] 52.212-2 Evaluation, Commercial Items is applicable with the following factors used to evaluate quotes: Price, technical conformity to specifications, and ability to meet delivery date. 13. The following clauses are incorporated by reference and can be downloaded in their entirety at www.arnet.gov/far: [FAR] 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, 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; [FAR] 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; [FAR] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003): proof of contractor registration in CCR required before the Government can effect an award; [FAR] 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. 14. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Forest Service. The offer/quotation that is most advantageous to the Government, based on the factors contained in this solicitation, will be selected for award. 15. The government reserves the right to decrease or increase quantities in accordance with pricing and availability of funds. 16. For further information contact John Swizdor at +1 (555) 000-0000 or by email at contact@example.gov.