This solicitation is for the complete removal and replacement of an engine-driven generator set that has been prototype tested, factory built, production-tested, and site-tested together with all accessories necessary for a complete installation as shown on the plans and drawings and specified herein. Any exceptions to the published specifications shall be subject to the approval of the engineer and submitted minimum 10 days prior to the closing of the bid with a line by line summary description of all the items of compliance, any items that have been are omitted or have been taken exception to, and a complete description of all deviations. The United States Merchant Martine Academy (USMMA) is an agency of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) managed by the United States Department of Transportation. The USMMA is listed as a National Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. The American Merchant Marine Museum (the former William S. Barstow house), is part of the academy; however, it is listed separately on the National Register. Therefore, all work shall be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (36 CFR part 68) http://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-guidelines.pdf . and shall meet or exceed the standards provided in the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and guidelines for applying the standards published by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior 36 CFR 67.7 - Standards for rehabilitation. The solicitation number 693JF717R00022 for the complete removal and replacement of the DPW backup generator. This is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) The package should include a Bid Bond 20% of the proposed award and a 100% Performance Bond within 10 days after award. Past performances from three (3) recent contracts performance should be sent directly from the contractor to
[email protected] by the closing date. This requirement is being issued as a Small Business Set set-aside in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.219-6. In accordance with Agricultural Acquisition Regulation (AGAR )452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information: Set-Aside/Size Standards: This Solicitation is a set-aside for Small Business Concerns Only The North American Industrial Classification System Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation is listed below: Bids will be accepted from Small Business concerns under NAICS Code 333611 Generators The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government reserves the right to trade off non-price factors with price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: •a. Technical Qualifications •b. Past Performance •c. Price Bidders must be registered with an "active" profile in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible to receive an award from any Government solicitation; the SAM website is www.SAM.gov . It is the bidder's responsibility to check www.fbo.gov as often as necessary to view posted changes to this synopsis and/or updates/amendments. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.252-2; the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and may be viewed on the following website (s) https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agarbase/index.html Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: Firm Fixed Priced requirement for the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. Pricing shall include all costs necessary to accomplish the services in the statement of work (including but not limited to: overhead, general and administrative, profit, insurance, transportation, labor hours, equipment and supplies). Provide an estimated period of performance to complete each project. In accordance with FAR 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Please contact the facility to inform them that you will be attending the site visit so that the proper security arrangements may be made. Richard Ronde, Jr. 516-726-5606
[email protected] Location of Services: U. S. Merchant Marine Academy 300 Steamboat Road Kings Point, NY 11024 ATTENTION: DBE Certified or SBA Certified under Section 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business; HUBZONE Empowerment Contracting Program; and Service-Disabled Veterans-owned business! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $750,000 with a variable interest rate tied to the Prime Rate published in the Wall Street Journal. For further information, call 1-800-532-1169. Website DOT Short-Term Lending Program . Submit all questions regarding this requirement via email to
[email protected] no later than Friday, September 22, 2017 . The date and time proposals are due: 10:00am September 25, 2017 . Email proposals to:
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