W--Heavy Equipment Rental for Road Maintenance

TRI-STATE EQUIPMENT LEASE 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 L15PS00081. This document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-78. This solicitation is set-aside for small business under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 532412. The Small Business Annual Receipts for the firm and its Affiliates, for the preceding three (3) fiscal years does not exceed $32.5 million. Estimated Period of Performance: March 16, 2015 to May 22, 2015 F.O.B. Point: Destination Usage Tax: Quotes must include all Federal, State usage, and local taxes. The Boise District is seeking bids to lease heavy equipment to utilize for road maintenance to improve access on BLM administered roads that are located within the Boise District. Equipment shall be delivered and picked up at an agreed upon location at the beginning and end of contract start and end dates. Contractor shall provide regular scheduled maintenance of equipment such as oil/fluid changes as well as repairs of equipment considered normal wear and tear. Government shall perform normal daily field maintenance on equipment such as greasing and air filter cleaning. Government shall pay for any damage to equipment that is not considered normal wear and tear. The numbers of equipment needed may vary due to weather and working conditions. For that reason, bids are requested that include price per piece of equipment by the week and by the month. Multiple awards may be made. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION REQUESTED QUANTITY LENGTH OF TIME UNIT COST TOTAL COST 1 Mini-Excavator 1 up to 6 Monthly/Weekly 2 Road Grader 1 up to 3 Monthly/Weekly Specifications for Equipment: The following minimum equipment specifications will be required of the provided equipment from the lessor and should be utilized when estimating lease estimates. Mini-Excavator a) Maximum operating weight of 12,000 pounds, minimum 11,000 pounds. b) Full cab with Air Conditioning, Heater, defroster and am/fm radio. c) Joystick controls with pattern selection. d) Adjustable high back fabric seat with arm rests. e) Rubber tracks. f) Overall width not more than 78 inches. g) Power angle blade with float function, width of blade to be not less than overall width of machine. h) Minimum 45 (gross) horsepower. i) Travel speed of 2.8 mph of better. j) Hydraulic thumb attachment. k) 24 inch wide, toothed bucket. l) Equipment shall be up to date and in perfect operating condition with no deficiencies. Any sign of fluid leakage will be grounds for rejection. Road Grader a) Minimum 190 net horsepower. b) All-wheel drive. c) Automatic power shift transmission. d) Minimum 12 foot blade. e) Rippers (minimum 3 shanks) and/or scarifiers (minimum 5 shanks). f) Joystick type electro/hydraulic controls. g) Full cab with air conditioning, heater, defroster, and am/fm radio. h) Air suspension seat. i) Under carriage guards. j) Work lights, headlights and rear view mirrors or camera. k) Equipment shall be up to date and in perfect operating condition with no deficiencies. Any sign of fluid leakage will be grounds for rejection The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable, and the following shall be included in paragraph (a) of this provision. Quotes will be evaluated on past performance, and price listed in descending order of importance. Past performance will be based on the Contracting Officer¿s knowledge, contacting provided references, and other reasonable sources. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - 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 (paragraph (b) following clauses apply; FAR 52.219-6; FAR 52.222-3; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-22; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-36 ; FAR 52.225-1; FAR 52.232-33); (paragraph (c) following clauses apply; FAR 52.222-41; FAR 52.222-42); FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management; FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting; FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror; FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications; 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658; FAR 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving; FAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. 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. 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 unit price, the extended price, and any prompt payment discount terms. Offers are due at the above office by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, March 9, 2015. All questions regarding this requirement shall be directed to Nikki Bachman, Contracting Officer at +1 (555) 000-0000 or by email to contact@example.gov.