Temporary Ground Maintenance Services

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. Solicitation number RFQ-RT-15-00055 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using the commercial procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. The solicitation document, and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-81. Only responses from responsible Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business sources will be fully considered. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price order with one four and one half months base period and three one month option periods. The expected period of performance is June 15, 2015 through January 31, 2016, if all options are exercised. This solicitation is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 Landscaping Services and the business size standard $7.0 million. The requirement being solicited is for Temporary Ground Maintenance services that provides landscaping for the EPA campus located in Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC. See the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more details. The contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, equipment, materials, supplies and supervision necessary to perform grounds maintenance services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement. The contract line items (CLINs) are as follows: CLIN 0001AA: (Base Period June 15, 2015 through June 30, 2015) Temporary Landscaping Services. Quantity is 1 and Unit of issue is Each. CLIN 0001AB: (Base Period July 1, 2015 through October 31, 2015) Temporary Landscaping Services. Quantity is 4 and Unit of issue is Month. CLINS 0002: (Option Period 1 November 01, 2015 through November 30, 2015) Temporary Landscaping. Quantity is 1 and Unit of issue is Month. CLINS 0003: (Option Period 2 December 01, 2015 through December 31, 2015) Temporary Landscaping. Quantity is 1 and Unit of issue is Month. CLINS 0004: (Option Period 3 January 01, 2016 through January 31, 2016) Temporary Landscaping. Quantity is 1 and Unit of issue is Month. It is the vendor's responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. All quoters must submit representations and certifications in accordance with these clauses and provisions. FAR clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or http://www.arnet.gov/far/. The following FAR provisions are applicable: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Included by Reference and FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses are applicable: FAR 52.204-9 -- Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel, FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Included by Reference; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. The following clauses within FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, are applicable to this acquisition through the latest FAC: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-27, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41, 52.222-42 (see attachment for the fill in data), 52.222-43,52.222-55. Quoters that fail to furnish the required representation information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. Instructions to Quoters (a) Submission of Quotations. Submit signed and dated quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on anSF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quoters must show -- (1) The solicitation number; (2) The name, address, and telephone number of the quoter; (3) Price and any discount terms; (4) ¿Remit to¿ address, if different than mailing address; (5) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically); (6) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and (b) Period for acceptance of quotations. In compliance with the solicitation, the quoter agrees, if this quote is accepted within 60 calendar days from the date specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotes, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are quoted at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the Schedule. (c) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. The quoter shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ¿DUNS¿ or ¿DUNS+4¿ followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies their name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the quoter does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. A quoter within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. A quoter located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for DUNS number. (d) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of a quote, the quoter acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the quoter does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered quoter. Quoters may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. Evaluation Criteria: The Government will award a firm-fixed priced purchase order resulting from this Request for Quotation (RFQ) to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the RFQ, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and make award without discussions. In addition to the price, the following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: Past Performance, Approach to the Performance Work Statement, and Experience. A. Past Performance- Demonstrated successful past performance for similar work comparable in size, scope, and complexity to the landscape service required in this RFQ completed during the past three years, and those currently in process for similar work. Quoters shall provide the names and phone numbers for three points of contact. Past performance is the quality of the work performed. B. Approach to the Performance Work Statement Outline the overall specifications of your proposed turnkey operation of landscaping services for the Environmental Protection Agency in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina (EPA-RTP). 1. Demonstrate a detailed and workable approach to performing all of the required services in the PWS. This approach must be technically sound, logistically appropriate, and efficient. 2. Identify the materials, equipment and/or supplies to be used to accomplish the PWS. 3. Discuss your approach for performing the required services in the PWS in a manner that is consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified in the agency¿s environmental management system (EMS). http://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/practices/ems.htm 4. Provide a Work Schedule for the landscaping. 5. The Contractor shall provide a recommended pest control action plan for the EPA- RTP campus as part of his proposal. 6. Contractor shall provide valid Pesticide Applicators License for his proposed Pest Control contractor staff as part of his proposal. C. Experience- Demonstrated successful experience for similar work comparable in size, scope, and complexity to the landscape services required in this RFQ. Experience is the type and quantity of the work performed. FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government¿s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (End of Provision) There is a site visit scheduled for all interested vendors. It shall be at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, May 12 at the EPA Campus, located at 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711. Please e- mail the contract specialist no later than May 10, 2015 if you plan to attend the site visit at contact@example.gov. All questions about this RFQ must be sent via email to point of contact John Liertz at contact@example.gov. Questions shall be submitted no later than 12:00 PM EDT, May 14, 2015. All quotes must be sent via email to point of contact John Liertz at contact@example.gov. Quotes shall be submitted no later than 4:00 PM EDT, May 19, 2015. Attachments are located on FEDCONNECT: Additional Provisions and Clauses, Performance Work Statement, Drawing, IPM, SWPP, QASP, Deliverables, Wage Determination Attachments for this synopsis and any notices of any modifications to this FBO procurement announcement, including amendments, will be posted using the FedConnect web portal. FedConnect can be accessed at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/ . Questions regarding the content of the subject announcement must be submitted through the FedConnect portal. You must register with FedConnect as an interested party to submit questions and to view responses. FedConnect is a web portal that connects agencies and vendors to streamline the process of doing business with the federal government. Through FedConnect contractors will be able to receive, review and respond to contract pre- and post-award actions and documents such as correspondence, request for proposals, tasking instruments and contract modifications. The use of FedConnect also furthers the EPA¿s commitment to moving towards a paperless acquisition environment by reducing its carbon footprint.