R--Hazardous Material Spill Response & Fire Fighting Service

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. Firm, fixed-price quotes are requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) Solicitation number VA260-10-RQ-1047. This document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-44. Description of Service: Contractor to provide complete Fire Fighting and protection services to the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 500 West Fort Street, Boise, Idaho which includes response to hazardous materials and confined space recovery, in accordance with the terms and conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedules of this proposal. Contractor, by and through its fire department, will provide complete fire protection, hazardous materials response, and confined space rescue services in the form of equipment and personnel, as required, for the appropriate response and mitigation to the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 500 West Fort Street, Boise, Idaho 83702 (including all properties located at Mt. Cove owned/operated by the Boise VAMC). The fire protection; hazardous materials response and confined space rescue furnished under this contract shall apply to all buildings occupied and operated by the VA, as well as the equipment and materials located therein. The VAMC, Boise, ID is classified as a Class "A" facility. Fire protection coverage shall be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holidays. Contractor must: 1. Provide a fire station within 3.5 miles of an entrance to the VAMC, Boise. ID. 2. Respond within eight (8) minutes with at least one pump with the capacity of 750 gpm and is equipped with hoses and other accessories complying with NFPA Standards, and, 3. Maintain a minimum of three trained, full-time firefighters on duty with each responding team. Contractor will make periodic inspections of the VA grounds and buildings. Contractor will also become familiar with fire hydrant locations and capacities, sprinkler and standpipe systems, and other conditions necessary to provide efficient/effective fire suppression services. Contractor will participate in Fire Prevention and Public Education activities and provide training on an annual basis through coordination with the VA Safety Officer. During the above training the contractor will advise the VA personnel where potential fire hazards exist and how to protect against these hazards. The VA utilizes and has adopted the National Fire Protection Association Code (NFPA) and shall be exempt from meeting the requirements of the City's Municipal Building Code and/or any Ordinance pertaining to fire prevention because the VA is a Federal Facility. The contractor will conduct annual fire hydrant flow tests to ensure adequate reserve capacity to fight fires; reports of annual fire hydrant flow tests will be forwarded promptly to the VA Safety Officer. The time for test will be coordinated with the VA Safety Officer. The Boise VA Medical Center intends to award a firm fixed price contract for fire protection services for one base year and four (4) 1 year option years. Item 001 Base Year 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2011 1 Year Price:_________________ Item 002 Option Year 1 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012 1 Year Price:_________________ Item 003 Option Year 2 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013 1 Year Price:_________________ Item 004 Option Year 3 1 October 2013 to 30 September 2014 1 Year Price:_________________ Item 005 Option Year 4 1 October 2014 to 30 September 2015 1 Year Price:_________________ Total Price Base plus 4 Option years: _____________________ The Government will award on the basis of the lowest price technically acceptable. The offeror must provide a narrative addressing its relevant technical capabilities pertaining to the description of services to include the solicitation requirements stated herein. Fire Protection Services to be provided at the following location: Boise VA Medical Center 500 W. Fort Street Boise, Id 83702 The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-01 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-03 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-04 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-05 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (paragraph (b) following clauses apply; FAR 52.222-03; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-37; FAR 52.222-50; FAR 52.232-33); (paragraph (c) following clauses apply; FAR 52.222-41; FAR 52.222-42); FAR 52.204-07 Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel, FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options, FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, FAR 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far or upon request to the Contracting Officer. http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm 852.203-70Commercial Advertising, 852.203-71Display of Department of Veterans Affairs Hotline Poster. 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities, 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim-October 2008). 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution, 852.233-71Alternate Protest Procedure, 852.270-1Representatives of Contracting Officers, 852.273-74 Award Without Exchanges. Offerors must be registered, and must maintain an active registration in the Central Contractor Registration database found at http://www.ccr.gov and Online Representations and Certifications must be completed at http://orca.bpn.gov or completed copy of the FAR 52.212-03 clause must be submitted with the quote. Quotes shall be submitted in writing on company letterhead and must include the RFQ number, the company name, point of contract, address, phone number, fax number, DUNS number, the delivery period in terms of the base plus option years, the unit price, the extended price, and any prompt payment discount terms. Offers are due by close of business 9/2/2010. Quotes will be accepted via email at contact@example.gov , hand carried or mailed to: Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Office Attn: Michael Willis 960 Broadway Ave., Ste 460 Boise, ID 83702 Reminder: This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. You must respond according to this combined synopsis/solicitation to be eligible. For additional information contact Michael L. Willis, Contract Specialist at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email at contact@example.gov .