Wood Shredder - Compactor

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REQUEST INDUSTRY PROVIDE INFORMATION AND A BUDGETARY COST ESTIMATE FOR TURN-KEY SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND TRAINING FOR A WOOD SHREDDER/COMPACTOR AT TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, TOBYHANNA PA 18466 BACKGROUND AND BASIC REQUIREMENTS This Request for Information (RFI) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for providing the turn-key installation of a Wood Shredder/Compactor to include all necessary engineering and design; to include the site preparation work, such as excavation work, concrete and pad installation; to include the supply, delivery, installation, documentation and personnel training for a Wood Shredder/Compactor. This RFI is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. The information submitted in response to this RFI may be used to help the Government further define its requirements. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to make an award on the basis of this RFI. Companies responding to this RFI are advised that a response does not ensure participation in a future solicitation or contract award. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with participation in this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this RFI that indicate that the information therein is proprietary, or represents confidential business information, will be received and held in confidence. Proprietary information submitted as part of responses to the RFI should be clearly identified and it will be treated as such. The Government reserves the right to follow up on a one-on-one basis with RFI respondents to gain additional information or clarity about information submitted. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The Government is seeking to identify contractors capable of satisfying this requirement at the prime contractor level with full responsibility for contractor and sub-contractor personnel, equipment, and services. The Government requests that submitting contractors identify a representative to support further Government inquiries and requests for clarifications of the information provided. Respondents should indicate which portions of their response are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. Responses to this RFI should include the name, telephone number, and email address of a Point of Contact (POC) having authority and knowledge to discuss responses. Questions regarding this RFI can be e-mailed to: Mr. Matthew Argust Matthew.j.argust.civ@mail.mil Complete written responses to this RFI are to be submitted to the above referenced e-mail address. Respondents should include the following business information with the RFI response: Company name; Company address; Point of Contact; Telephone Number; E-mail address; Company Cage Code; Primary NAICS; Business Size; Current Registration in SAM; Web page address. DRAFT General Wood Shredder/Compactor Information The Wood Shredder/Compactor is to be delivered to Tobyhanna Army Depot in Tobyhanna, PA, and installed outdoors at Tobyhanna Army Depot. Please identify space requirements for equipment and clearances required around the Wood Shredder/Compactor to allow for proper use and servicing. Please identify any requirements associated with outdoor placement of Wood Shredder/Compactor and protection from the elements. Please identify utility and/or fuel requirements for the Wood Shredder/Compactor. Wood Shredder/Compactor processing capacity should be 50 ton/month, minimum. Most common material to be processed consists of wood pallets, reinforced pallets and crates. Occasional larger items to be processed include furniture, and oversized crates and pallets. Please identify largest pallet and crate size Wood Shredder/Compactor can process Wood material will be fed into Wood Shredder/Compactor primarily by fork lift. Please identify special environmental requirements for the Wood Shredder/Compactor operation, including any hazardous wastes that may be produced. Please identify training that is offered, and duration of training for operator and maintenance personnel. Please identify maintenance requirements. Please furnish product data sheets for Wood Shredder/Compactors identified in response to this RFI. Services and Equipment Information The Government is interested in obtaining information from companies that can provide turn-key design, supply, delivery, site preparation, installation, documentation and training. As a turn-key installation the company will be responsible to supply all personnel, equipment, delivery and labor for the design, supply, delivery, installation, set-up and training for the Wood Shredder/Compactor; perform all necessary site and foundation preparation required for Wood Shredder/Compactor; supply, assemble, install, test, and calibrate the new Wood Shredder/Compactor; supply all appropriate documentation for the Wood Shredder/Compactor; and to train Government personnel in the operation and maintenance of the new Wood Shredder/Compactor. A Budgetary Cost Estimate by respondents is requested with response to this RFI. The Budgetary Cost Estimate should include the costs associated with DRAFT General Wood Shredder/Compactor Information and Services and Equipment Information.