Description
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. Solicitation R1-04-02-66 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-07. The clauses and provisions referenced in this solicitation can be found in full text format at http://www.arnet.gov/far. This is a total small business set aside and the small business size standard is $12 million. The North American Industry Classification code is 235110. Offerors shall submit offers for a lump sum price on each of the following three items. Offerors shall also provide a technical proposal including a description of the equipment that will be provided. Item No. 1) Main Office Addition Furnace Replacement: Remove and dispose of existing 125,000 BTU forced air natural gas furnace. Size replacement furnace unit for office space to be heated (Estimated at 3,250 sf on two floors) and install a new variable speed (modulating) natural gas forced air furnace with a minimum 90 percent manufacturers efficiency rating. New furnace installation shall be compatible with existing air conditioning unit and existing newly installed ductwork. Install exterior cold air intake for furnace combustion. Item No. 2) Annex Furnace Replacement and Heating System Renovation: Remove and dispose of existing natural gas fired water boiler furnace, water heater, and baseboard heater units in each room and existing thermostats. Install new natural gas water boiler furnace with boiler mate sized for building and use, replace all baseboard heater units with light commercial quality units sized for each room, replace existing thermostats with digital control thermostats, add plumbing and electrical to zone each room for temperature control, install exterior air intake for furnace combustion, and provide material and labor for all other associated miscellaneous work items to complete the heating system renovation. This building is estimated at 1,350 square feet on two floors and is utilized for office space. Item No. 3) Residence Furnace Replacement and Heating System Renovation: Remove and dispose of existing natural gas fired water boiler furnace, water heater and baseboard heater units in each room and existing thermostats. Install new natural gas water boiler furnace with boiler mate sized for building and use, replace all baseboard heater units with light commercial quality units sized for each room, replace existing thermostats with digital control thermostats, add plumbing and electrical to zone each room for temperature control, install exterior air intake for furnace combustion, and provide material and labor for all other associated miscellaneous work items to complete the heating system renovation. This building is estimated at 1,350 square feet on two floors and is utilized for fire crew living quarters. This project is located at the Bonners Ferry Ranger Station, Bonners Ferry, Idaho. The estimated start work date is June 10, 2002. The work shall be completed in 40 days. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. One award will be made to the quoter offering the best value to the Government considering past performance, technical ability to meet stated specifications and price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications?Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions?Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders?Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers should be submitted to the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur dAlene, Idaho 83815 by 4:30 p.m., May 30, 2002. For additional information, contact Patricia S. House, 208-765-7290.