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(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired:
Firm-fixed price, non-personal services. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, quality control and incidentals other than the items specified as Government-furnished, to perform all necessary weeding services for the bareroot seedling beds at J. W. Toumey Nursery located in Watersmeet, Michigan. The Government will provide a restroom facility for the contractor's employees, weeding tools and buckets, and one or more portable dumpsters for the placement of weeds at the ends of the weeding beds. The Government will move and dump the contents of the dumpsters. Performance Incentives IAW FAR 16.402-2, fees for infractions may be assessed as shown in Appendix A Specs Attachment (Pages 7-8) for negative performance.
SEE ATTACHED SPECS APPENDIX A
(vii) The start date for the first project/order will be anticipated in May, June or July 2015 with a follow up project planned for June, July, or early August 2015. The period of performance is three (3) years from date of award. Place of performance is located at J. W. Toumey Nursery in Watersmeet, Michigan. From historical data it is estimated but not guaranteed that there is potential for $10,000 minimum in orders each year for the three (3) year contract period, totaling $30,000 minimum over three (3) years. Option years are contingent upon the availability of government funds. It is the governments unilateral right to exercise option periods.
(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
(1) Past performance in the past three (3) years with Government agencies and private clients in terms of cost control, quality of work and delivery schedules.
(2) Experience of the crew(s) and any proposed subcontractors
(3) Technical Approach
(4) Price Evaluation/Fair and reasonable
Experience, Technical and past performances when combined are approximately equal to price.
Contractors shall submit statements of qualifications and experience for personnel that will be providing the services and detailed price quote for each year.
Please provide a breakdown of how the price was calculated. An example of a breakdown would be:
# Laborers (estimated crew size)
## days to complete estimated X,000 LF
8 hour days (7:00 to 3:30pm central time)
$19.30/hr. ($15.26/hr. general forester labor rate + $4.02/hr. health and welfare)
(# laborers) x (## days) x (8 hrs./day) x ($19.30) = $XX,XXX.XX sub total
Subtotal $XX,XXX.XX /X,000LF = $X.XX per Lineal Foot (must be rounded to the nearest cent and totals entered on to pages 1 through 3 of Appendix A)
Contractors that fail to respond accordingly may be considered non-responsive and may not be considered for award. ***SEE ATTACHED EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF REQUIRED ITEMS
(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (attachment available in uploaded document package), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) online at www.sam.gov. If an offeror has NOT completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the online, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision. SAM replaces CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (APR 2006)
52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996)
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)
Also applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Aug 2012) (Pub. L. 109-282)
52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010)
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011)
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2012)
52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010)
52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007)
52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989)
08250 GENERAL FORESTRY LABORER 15.26 - 20.83
52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011).
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Jul 2013)
(xiii) Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions: All responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, must be considered by the agency. Vendors must be registered in Systems for Award Management prior to receiving a government contract (formerly Central Contractors Registration or CCR). See www.sam.gov for details - this may take up to 2 weeks and requires a DUNS number, so it is highly recommended that interested parties register immediately in order to avoid any delays in award. REQUIRED INVOICE INFORMATION - In accordance with USDA/USFS policy, contractors are to submit invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). IPP is a Web-based system that provides one integrated, secure system to simplify the management of vendor invoices and is available at no charge to vendors. The system may be accessed at www.ipp.gov. Current Department of Labor Wage Determination applicable to this requirement is: WD 81-0136 (Rev.-39) dated 12/30/2014. If a DOL WD changes prior to award, the newest wage determination will be utilized.
The following additional FAR provisions and/or clauses in their most current version are applicable to the acquisition:
52.204-7 System for Award Management. (JUL 2013)
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (JUL 2013)
52.211-16 -- Variation in Quantity (APR 1984)
(b) The permissible variation shall be limited to: +/- 15%
52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format. (OCT 1997)
52.216-18 Ordering. (OCT 1995)
52.216-19 Order Limitations. (OCT 1995)
Minimum order. $3,000
Maximum order $50,000;
52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity. (OCT 1995)
52.217-5 -- Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990)
52.217-8 -- Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)
52.217-9 -- Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)
52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. (FEB 1999)
The offeror represents that-
(a) It [] has, [] has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation;
(b) It [] has, [] has not filed all required compliance reports; and
(c) Representations indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before subcontract awards.
(End of provision)
52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance. (APR 1984)
The offeror represents that-
(a) It [] has developed and has on file, [] has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR 60-1 and 60-2); or
(b) It [] has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.
(End of provision)
52.222-43 -- Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014)
52.223-1 -- Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012)
52.223-2 -- Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service And Construction Contracts (SEP 2013)
52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011)
52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001)
52.232-1 Payments. (APR 1984)
52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment. (FEB 2002)
52.232-11 Extras. (APR 1984)
52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (APR 1984)
52.232-25 Prompt payment. (JUL 2013)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (DEC 2013)
52.237-1 -- Site Visit (APR 1984)
52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. (APR 1984)
52.243-1 Changes - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1987)
52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (DEC 2013)
52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012)
52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012)
52.246-20 Warranty of Services. (MAY 2001)
52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1996)
52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984)
52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)
http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ OR http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)
http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ OR http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html
The following Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR) clauses and provisions in their most current version are applicable to this acquisition:
452.204-70 Inquiries. (FEB 1988)
452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988)
452.211-73 Attachments to Statements of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988)
452.211-74 Period of Performance. (FEB 1988)
May - August 2015 (basic), May - August 2016 (option 1), and May - August 2017 (option 2).
Dates may be flexible and vary depending upon the weather and seasons.
452.211-75 Effective Period of the Contract. (FEB 1988)
The effective period of this contract is from the date of award (basic award) through one calendar year after award. Option years are effective in one year increments after basic award dates..
452.215-73 Postaward Conference. (NOV 1996)
The conference will be held at: within 30 days, location: To Be Determined.
452.216-72 Evaluation Quantities - Indefinite Delivery Contract. (FEB 1988)
452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts. (FEB 1988)
During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $3000, but not in excess of $50,000.
452.216-74 Ceiling Price. (FEB 1988)
The ceiling price of this contract is $150,000.
452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information. (SEP 2001)
Contract line item(s): 001
- NAICS Code 115310
- Size Standard $7.5 Million
452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution. (NOV 1996)
452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance. (FEB 1988)
Inspection and acceptance will be performed at: J.W. Toumey Nursery, E23985 Old US 2 E, Watersmeet, MI 49969.
The following Forest Service Acquisition Regulations (FSAR) clauses and provisions in their most current version are applicable to this acquisition (please see attachment for full text):
4G52.222-701 Employment of Eligible Workers
4G52.222-702 Labor Standards for Contracts Involving Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers
4G52.222-703 Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act Registration
4G52.222-704 Personal Protective Equipment
4G52.222-705 Camping Provisions for Labor Intensive Contracts
To be completed and submitted with quote (attachment available in uploaded document package):
452.209-70 Alt I Representation By Corporations Regarding An Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction
452.209-71 Alt I Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction Or Tax Delinquent Status For Corporate Applicants Alternate 1
(xiv) N/A.
(xv) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN QUOTE:
Appendix A Price Sheet (pages 1-3), plus detailed breakdown
Past performance, Experience, Technical Approach
Completed 52.222-22, 52.222-25, and 52.212-3
Completed 452.209-70 Alt I and 452.209-71 Alt I
The date, time and place quotes are due: If submitting hard copies, please submit two (2) complete copies of the above information to: USDA Forest Service, Debra Brinn, LSAT Contracting Officer, 5761 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI 48750. Quotes are due 3 March 2015, not later than 2 p.m. EST. If sending via email to [email protected] or via facsimile only one copy is required.
(xvi) ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING. Please submit all questions to Debra Brinn at [email protected]. Questions and answers will be posted to FBO so please check back often as it is the contractor's responsibility to remain up to date on all available Q&A's as well as any potential resulting modifications. All questions must be received NLT three (3) days prior to solicitation close date, otherwise the government is under no obligation to review and/or address the questions.