Delivery of Liquefied Propane at Mount Rushmore National Memorial

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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation number for this Request for Quote (RFQ) is Q1500090036. This acquisition is a 100% set aside for small business; the associated NAICS code is 424710 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. The government will award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract resulting from the solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is the lowest price. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The government may elect to award without discussions. The contract for propane will be awarded on or about June 1, 2009. REQUIREMENTS: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone, South Dakota, has a requirement for the purchase and delivery of up to 24,500 gallons of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Actual delivery will be made to four areas. The first area will be the Park's Administration Office, and two 10,000 gallon tanker trucks can be used to support this delivery. A smaller 5000 gallon delivery truck will be required for maneuvering into three space-restricted delivery areas where 4500 gallons will be divided between Park Housing, Waste Water Treatment, and Museum Storage. Delivery is to be made to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 13000 Hwy 244, Keystone, South Dakota, no later than June 5, 2009. The driver shall schedule deliveries with Al Sage at 605-391-7944, 24 hours prior to delivery. The purchase is a lump sum Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Paper copies of combined Synopsis/Solicitation will not be issued. The Synopsis/Solicitation can be downloaded at the DOI website (http://www.fedbizopps.gov) on May 20 and unless amendments are issued extending the solicitation the offers are due by 11:59 am MST on May 28, 2009. All vendors must be registered and current in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), (http://www.ccr.gov) and Online representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) (https://orca.bpn.gov). Point of Contact for this procurement is Ron Kesterson, Contracts Specialist, 605-574-3183. Email address: [email protected] . The Government reserves the right to cancel this synopsis/solicitation. PROVISIONS - The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-04 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-05 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, FAR 52.232-8, Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.204-7, Discounts for Prompt Payment, FAR 52.204-08, Annual Representations and Certifications. For full-text version of these provisions, please use the following Internet link; http://www.arnet.gov/far. PRICING REQUIREMENTS FOR QUOTES - Price evaluation will be based on the contractor's ability to provide delivery at the lowest price. All interested offeror's who believe they are capable of meeting these requirements shall submit their quote to Ron Kesterson by 11:59 am MST May 28, 2009. Fax quotes will be also accepted, fax number 605-574-9077.Any questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation must be done in writing by email to [email protected].