SNOW REMOVAL, CHAMPLAIN, NY BORDER STATION

Notice is hereby provided of the Government's requirement to provide all labor, supervision, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for snow and ice removal and sanding services that will provide and maintain safe conditions for vehicles and pedestrians at the U.S. Border Inspection Station, Interstate 87, Champlain, New York. The Contractor shall be responsible for continuously providing and maintaining safe conditions for vehicles and pedestrians on all paved surfaces 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including Federal holidays, during the contract period. The Champlain Border Station contains approximately 5 acres of paved surfaces, including, but not limited to, roadways, parking and standing areas, sidewalks, inspection areas, and loading dock. A site visit is required. A base year with four (4) one-year options is anticipated, commencing mid-October 1999. The procurement is 100% small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification code is 7349 and the small business size standard is $12 million. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The solicitation will be issued tentatively on September 23, 1999. The solicitation will be processed in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The Request for Proposal due date is tentatively October 6, 1999. All requests for the solicitation package should be written, facsimile, or e-mail. No telephonic requests will be honored for this solicitation. See numbered note 1.