S--Dispose of Approx-7,000 ea Dead and Dying Trees on Public/State Rights of Way Located in Orleans & St. Tammany Parishes

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 combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposal is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912P-07-R-0011 and being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation incorporates Wage Determination No. 1980-0614 REV (25). This procurement is 100% set aside for SBA Certified HUB Zone for contractors located within the State of Louisiana and must comply with Far 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation. The Associated NAICS code is 561730 with a small business size standard of $6.5 million in annual gross receipts. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. Request for proposals (RFP) may be submitted in hard copy or electronically, either through regular mail, email, or by facsimile. Regardless of method of delivery, it is the offers responsibility to ensure receipt of request for proposals by the time and date stated herein. Offers shall submit a price per tree as reference in the bid sheet to include all charges for Orleans Parish and a price per tree for St. Tammany Parish. The US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Recovery Field Office requires Removal and Disposal of Dead or Dying trees on Public ROWs , State ROWs and Public Parks located in St. Tammany and Orleans Parishes. Performance period will be 365 days from date of award of Contract. Remove and Dispose of approximately 9,000 (Orleans 8,000, St Tammany 1,000) each Dead or Dying Trees on Public ROWs, State ROWs, and Public Parks located in St. Tammany and Orleans Parrishes. The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, labor an d supplies to perform the work described under Services. Tree sizes will be determined by measuring 2 (two) feet above ground. The contractor is required to provide Past Performance, Management Plan to include the number of crews, Quality Plan and Safety Plan. These plans must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to contract award. The Government may issue multiple awards. The Contractor is required to provide the following insurance coverage as a minimum: Workers Compensation minimum $1,000,000.00, General Liability $1,000,000.00 per oc currence, Automobile Liability $500,000.00 per person, $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, $50,000.00 per occurrence for property damage. The Contractor is required to furnish a Performance bond for 100 percent of Original Contract Price and Payment bond in an amount equal to 100 percent of the original contract price. Services-The Contractor shall cut down dying trees on public rights of way, state rights of way, and public parks based on lists provided by the Contracting Officer. (The Contractor shall confirm the GPS coordinates provided in all lists provided with task orders issued.) The trees should be cut to within 1.5 inches of the ground surface. The Contractor shall conduct the work so as not to interfere with any public utilities in the rights of way. The Contractor shall take all necessar y precautions , including obtaining permits, and all approvals required to remove dead and dying trees. Also the use of flagman to direct traffic in the vicinity of work area(s) to provide a safe work area for tree removal crew and facilitate safe and smooth flow of traffic around the work area. Woody debris reduced and hauled to landfills in Orleans and St. Tammany Par ish shall be disposed in such a manner that meets all local, state and federal disposal requirements. Schedule-The Contractor shall begin performance on each task order issued within 24 hours of issuance. Time frame for completion of task orders will be identified on each task order. Equipment : All trucks and equipment must be in compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Truck loading shall comply with Louisiana Department of Transportation rules and regulations including weight limitations and the covering of truckloads. Quality Control/Reporting-The Contractor shall submit a report to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) by the close of business each day for the term of the contract. The report should cover totals for the previous day. Reports shall also be included for days when there is no work. Each report shall contain, at a minimum, the following information: Contract Number Number of trees cut and hauled the previous day along with their GPS & street location Cumulative Total Other Considerations The Contractor shall supervise and direct the work. Safety of the Contractors personnel and equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor. Additionally the Contractor shall pay for all materials, personnel, taxes, and fees necessary to perform under the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for control of pedestrian and vehicular traffic in and around work areas. Safety Provisions The safety provisions of the 2003 edition of the USACE Safety Manual, EM 385-1-1, shall apply to all work under this contract. Measurement and Payment-Payment for cutting down and hauling off trees shall be based on an each basis. The single price for each tree shall include the cost of cutting, reduction, hauling and disposal of dead or dying tree. The contractor is required to submit with their bid a Quality Control Plan, A Management Safety and Accident Prevention Plan. These plans constitute part of the contractors proposal. Contractors shall submit a minimum of three years past performance. SITE VISIT: A site visit will be held on Wednesday October 25, 2006 at 9:00AM. We will meet at the US Army Corps of Engineer Sector 1 Office located at 2212 Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans LA 70122. Point of Contact is Mr. Jack Ratliff +1 (555) 000-0000. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Evaluation will be based on Past Performance Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Contractor shall submit completed clause 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certifications, Commercial Items. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award. The full text of these clauses ca n be accessed electronically at website: http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.212-1  Instructions to OfferorsCommercial Items is applicable to this solicitation. The provisions at FAR 52.212-2  Evaluation of technical capability and price with techn ical capability being significantly more importance than price. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and CertificationsCommercial Items. FAR 52.212-4  Contract Terms and ConditionsCommercial Items. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive OrdersCommercial Items (Dev); FAR 52.216-21 - Requirements FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35 Equal Op portunity of Special Disabled Veterans, Dec 2001 Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certa in Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.226-3  Disaster or Emergency Area Representation; FAR 52.226-4  Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside; FAR 52.226-5  Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area;FAR 52.228-16 Performance and Payment Bonds Other Than Construction. FAR52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52 .237-1 Site Visit; DFARS +1 (555) 000-0000 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items-FAR +1 (555) 000-0000 Buy America Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005); FAR 25 2-232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Response to the combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email, fax, mail, or delivery by November 1, 2006 no later than 1:00 PM local time at Louisiana Recovery Office, Contracting Divisions 525 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130-3409. Proposals should be marked with solicitation number W912P8-07-R-0011 addressed to Carl Jones, Contract Specialist, Phone +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000, email: contact@example.gov. Vendors not r egistered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at the time of award will not be eligible for award. Vendors may register for CCR by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or register online at www.ccr.gov. Cut Down and Dispose of Dead and Dying Trees W912P8-07-0011 SCHEDULE Item Estimated Unit Unit Amount No. Description Quantity Price 1 Tree Removal and Disposal 2 Inches 250 EA $ $ to 5 3/4 Inches in Diameter, Orleans Parish 2. Tree Removal and Disposal, 6 Inches 4,000 EA $ $ to 23 - Inches Diameter, Orleans Parish 3 Tree Removal and Disposal, 24 Inches 3,000 EA $ $ to 35 - Inches Diameter, Orleans Parish 4.Tree Removal and Disposal, 36 Inches 750 EA $ $ and above in Diameter, Orleans Parish 5 Tree Removal and Disposal, 2 Inches 35 EA $ $ to 5 3/4 Inches in Diameter, St. Tammany Parish 6. Tree Removal and Disposal, 6 Inches 660 EA $ $ to 23 - Inches Diameter, St Tammany Parish. 7 Tree Removal and Disposal, 24 Inches 270 EA $ $ to 35 - Inches Diameter, St. Tammany Parish 8.Tree Removal and Disposal, 36 Inches 35 EA $ $ and above in Diameter, St. Tammany Parish CUT DOWN AND DISPOSE OF DEAD AND DYING TREES Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Class Code : S  Utilities and Housekeeping Services NAICS code: 561730 Subject: Dispose of Approx 9,000 each Dead and Dying Trees on Public/State Rights of Way (ROWs), and Public Parks, Located in Orleans Parish 8,000 and St. Tammany Parish 1,000. The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, labor and supplies. The Contractor shall have a Louisiana Licensed Arborist on this project. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposal is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912P-07-R-0011 and being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation incorporates Wage Determination No. 1980-0614 REV (25). This procurement is 100% set aside for SBA Certified HUB Zone for contractors located within the State of Louisiana and must comply with Far 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation. The Associated NAICS code is 561730 with a small business size standard of $6.5 million in annual gross receipts. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. Request for proposals (RFP) may be submitted in hard copy or electronically, either through regular mail, email, or by facsimile. Regardless of method of delivery, it is the offers responsibility to ensure receipt of request for proposals by the time and date stated herein. Offers shall submit a price per tree as reference in the bid sheet to include all charges for Orleans Parish and a price per tree for St. Tammany Parish. The US Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Recovery Field Office requires Removal and Disposal of Dead or Dying trees on Public ROWs , State ROWs and Public Parks located in St. Tammany and Orleans Parishes. Performance period will be 365 days from date of award of Contract. Remove and Dispose of approximately 9,000 (Orleans 8,000, St Tammany 1,000) each Dead or Dying Trees on Public ROWs, State ROWs, and Public Parks located in St. Tammany and Orleans Parrishes. The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, labor and supplies to perform the work described under Services. Tr ee sizes will be determined by measuring 2 (two) feet above ground. The contractor is required to provide Past Performance, Management Plan to include the number of crews, Quality Plan and Safety Plan. These plans must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to contract award. The Government may issue multiple awards. The Contractor is required to provide the following insurance coverage as a minimum: Workers Compensation minimum $1,000,000.00, General Liability $1,000,000.00 per oc currence, Automobile Liability $500,000.00 per person, $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, $50,000.00 per occurrence for property damage. The Contractor is required to furnish a Performance bond for 100 percent of Original Contract Price and Payment bond in an amount equal to 100 percent of the original contract price. Services The Contractor shall cut down dying trees on public rights of way, state rights of way, and public parks based on lists provided by the Contracting Officer. (The Contractor shall confirm the GPS coordinates provided in all lists provided with task orders issued.) The trees should be cut to within 1.5 inches of the ground surface. The Contractor shall conduct the work so as not to interfere with any public utilities in the rights of way. The Contractor shall take all necessar y precautions , including obtaining permits, and all approvals required to remove dead and dying trees. Also the use of flagman to direct traffic in the vicinity of work area(s) to provide a safe work area for tree removal crew and facilitate safe and smooth flow of traffic around the work area. Woody debris reduced and hauled to landfills in Orleans and St. Tammany Parish shall be disposed in such a manner that meets all local, state and federal disposal requirements. Schedule The Contractor shall begin performance on each task order issued within 24 hours of issuance. Time frame for completion of task orders will be identified on each task order. Equipment : All trucks and equipment must be in compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Truck loading shall comply with Louisiana Department of Transportation rules and regulations including weight limitations and the covering of truckloads. Quality Control/Reporting The Contractor shall submit a report to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) by the close of business each day for the term of the contract. The report should cover totals for the previous day. Reports shall also be included for days when there is no work. Each report shall contain, at a minimum, the following information: Contract Number Number of trees cut and hauled the previous day along with their GPS & street location Cumulative Total Other Considerations The Contractor shall supervise and direct the work. Safety of the Contractors personnel and equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor. Additionally the Contractor shall pay for all materials, personnel, taxes, and fees necessary to perform under the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for control of pedestrian and vehicular traffic in and around work areas. Safety Provisions The safety provisions of the 2003 edition of the USACE Safety Manual, EM 385-1-1, shall apply to all work under this contract. Measurement and Payment Payment for cutting down and hauling off trees shall be based on an each basis. The single price for each tree shall include the cost of cutting, reduction, hauling and disposal of dead or dying tree. The contractor is required to submit with their bid a Quality Control Plan, A Management Safety and Accident Prevention Plan. These plans constitute part of the contractors proposal. Contractors shall submit a minimum of three years past performance. SITE VISIT: A site visit will be held on Wednesday October 25, 2006 at 9:00AM. We will meet at the US Army Corps of Engineer Sector 1 Office located at 2212 Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans LA 70122. Point of Contact is Mr. Jack Ratliff +1 (555) 000-0000. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Evaluation will be based on Past Performance Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Contractor shall submit completed clause 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certifications, Commercial Items. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award. The full text of these clauses ca n be accessed electronically at website: http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.212-1  Instructions to OfferorsCommercial Items is applicable to this solicitation. The provisions at FAR 52.212-2  Evaluation of technical capability and price with techn ical capability being significantly more importance than price. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and CertificationsCommercial Items. FAR 52.212-4  Contract Terms and ConditionsCommercial Items. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive OrdersCommercial Items (Dev); FAR 52.216-21 - Requirements FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35 Equal Op portunity of Special Disabled Veterans, Dec 2001 Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certa in Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.226-3  Disaster or Emergency Area Representation; FAR 52.226-4  Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside; FAR 52.226-5  Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area;FAR 52.228-16 Performance and Pa yment Bonds Other Than Construction. FAR52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit; DFARS +1 (555) 000-0000 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Im plement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items-FAR +1 (555) 000-0000 Buy America Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005); FAR +1 (555) 000-0000 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests Response to the combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email, fax, mail, or delivery by November 1, 2006 no later than 1:00 PM local time at Louisiana Recovery Office, Contracting Divisions 525 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130-3409. Pr oposals should be marked with solicitation number W912P-07-R-0011 addressed to Carl Jones, Contract Specialist, Phone +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000, email: contact@example.gov. Vendors not registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) data base at the time of award will not be eligible for award. Vendors may register for CCR by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or register online at www.ccr.gov. Cut Down and Dispose of Dead and Dying Trees W912P8-07-0011 SCHEDULE Item Estimated Unit Unit Amount No. Description Quantity Price 1 Tree Removal and Disposal 2 Inches 250 EA $ $ to 5 3/4 Inches in Diameter, Orleans Parish 2. Tree Removal and Disposal, 6 Inches 4,000 EA $ $ to 23 - Inches Diameter, Orleans Parish 3 Tree Removal and Disposal, 24 Inches 3,000 EA $ $ to 35 - Inches Diameter, Orleans Parish 4.Tree Removal and Disposal, 36 Inches 750 EA $ $ and above in Diameter, Orleans Parish 5 Tree Removal and Disposal, 2 Inches 35 EA $ $ to 5 3/4 Inches in Diameter, St. Tammany Parish 6. Tree Removal and Disposal, 6 Inches 660 EA $ $ to 23 - Inches Diameter, St Tammany Parish. 7 Tree Removal and Disposal, 24 Inches 270 EA $ $ to 35 - Inches Diameter, St. Tammany Parish 8.Tree Removal and Disposal, 36 Inches 35 EA $ $ and above in Diameter, St. Tammany Parish