56 -- Gravel - hauled and tailgate spread

The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest has a requirement for approximately 3500 tons of GA #57 Graded Aggregate. The stone is to be hauled and tailgate spread along various National Forest roads within the boundaries of theArmuchee/Cohutta Ranger District (Walker and Chattooga Counties, Georgia). Roads are within a 10 mile radius. Stone must come from GA DOT certified quarry. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation identified as RFQ 8-3-03-32 is issued as a Request for Quotations. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and no written solicitation will be issued. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: Please state your price per ton for the following Item: Line Item 01 – GA #57 stone, hauled and tailgate spread. DELIVERY: Deliveries are to be made beginning approximately July 28. Exact directions to project locations to be given after award. SUBMIT OFFERS: on company letterhead or form, no later than close of business July 14, 2003, to Contracting Division, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, 1755 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville, GA 30501. Quotes may be FAXed to 770-297-3031. Provide quote per ton with haul and spread included in price. Quotes must indicate quarry source and include a completed copy of clause 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications. Quotes will be evaluated on price and capability of the vendor to meet the agency need. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded from this solicitation. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following apply: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (must be submitted with quote); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-13. All FAR provisions and clauses may be viewed on the web at www.arnet.gov/far/loadmain52.html.