This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-49. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is AG-9AC7-S-11-0005 and is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Submit written offers only; oral offers will not be accepted. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the supply and delivery of an estimated 1,700 tons 3 / 4 -inch crushed aggregate base rock delivered to two stockpile locations shown on attached map. This acquisition is 100 percent set aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 484220 and the size standard is $25.5 million. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Information concerning CCR registration requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at 1-888-227-2423. DESCRIPTION: This solicitation is for supply and delivery of 3 / 4 -inch crushed aggregate base rock. The aggregate shall be stockpiled at two locations: Stockpile No. 1 - on the top of the grade near Blue Slides; and Stockpile No. 2 - in the flat, approximately 0.5 mile south of the Soda Creek Store, Lake County, Mendocino National Forest. See attached map and Section 703 - Aggregate specifications. DELIVERY- Estimated order date of this project is April 15, 2011, with delivery date the week of April 25, 2011. EVALUATION FACTORS. The Government will award the contract to that responsible vendor whose quotation, conforming to the combined synopsis/solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering price and the price-related factors described below. Factor One - Price Factor Two - Vendor's availability to perform and deliver aggregate by specified date Factor Three - Vendor's applicable past performance and experience Price and non price evaluation criteria are equal. In addition to pricing, the vendor shall submit information on their ability to supply the aggregate and a proposed delivery schedule. Offerors should furnish a reasonable number of references for past performance. The Government may contact references to inquire: (1) that the offeror was capable, efficient, and effective; (2) the offeror's performance conformed to the terms and conditions of its contract (specifications); (3) finished within the contract time; (4) the offeror was reasonable and cooperative during performance; and (5) the offeror was committed to customer satisfaction. Past performance information that will be considered is not limited to the references provided by the offeror. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES applicable to this solicitation are listed below and incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUN 2008). The following addenda is provided to this provision: Paragraph (b), entitled "Submission of Offers", Request for Quotation should be submitted and shall contain the following information: Solicitation Number; Name; Address; Telephone Number of Offeror, Price; Any Discount Terms, Response to non-price evaluation factors and Acknowledgement of all Solicitation Amendments. Quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount. Offers may be submitted via facsimile or mail. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JAN 2011). Complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the annual representations and certificates have been completed electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov . If the annual representations and certifications have not been completed electronically at the ORCA website, then only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision shall to be completed. This clause can be downloaded from the following website http://www.arnet.gov/far/. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (JUN 2010) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 2011); the following FAR clauses are applicable as listed in 52.212-5. FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2009) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUL 2010) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2010) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (JUN 2009) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) RESPONSE TIME: Request for Quotation will be accepted at Northern Province Acquisitions Yreka Office, 1312 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097 NO LATER THAN 4:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on April 1, 2011. Quotations may be faxed to 530-841-4539. Point of Contact for this solicitation is Bruce Smith, telephone 530-934-1185, email
[email protected]; or Lori Contreras, telephone 530-841-4409, e-mail
[email protected]. Submit pricing information on the attached Price Sheet; include company, DUNS number, narrative response to non-price evaluation factors, and submit Representations and Certifications if you are not registered in ORCA as described above.