SOLICITATION NOTICE
S -- SPRING WATER SERVICES
- Notice Date
- 7/15/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 312112
— Bottled Water Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- United States International Trade Commission, Office of Facilities Management, Procurement, 500 E Street, SW, Room 414, Washington, DC, 20436
- ZIP Code
- 20436
- Solicitation Number
- ITC-RFQ-04-0004
- Response Due
- 7/30/2004
- Archive Date
- 8/14/2004
- Point of Contact
- Myra Lay, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-205-2739, Fax 202-205-2337, - Deborah Kearns, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-205-3194, Fax 202-205-2337,
- E-Mail Address
-
lay@usitc.gov, dkearns@usitc.gov
- Description
- 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number ITC-RFQ-04-0004 incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001- 21. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 312112. A firm, fixed price purchase order is anticipated to result from this solicitation. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) requires the products and services of a vendor capable of installing and servicing water dispensers in 45 locations, without disruption of services within the USITC, including changing filters and refilling the dispensers, on a bi-weekly basis with spring water, throughout the performance period of the award. When a problem occurs, such as a fungus, harmful bacteria, or a maintenance problem with the water dispensers, the vendor shall replace the dispensers. All work shall be performed at the USITC, located at 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, and services necessary to perform the requirement. The performance period shall be for five years, commencing from the date of award. A site visit can be scheduled, prior to the due date of the solicitation by the USITC. General Scope: (1) Water Bottles: Water bottles shall be 5-gallon bottles of pure spring water. Bottles shall have breakable seals or other such means of opening so that, when individuals take an empty bottle out of the dispenser and insert a new bottle in it, the seal is broken by the dispenser and spillage does not occur, (2) Water Dispensers: Water dispensers shall accommodate hot and cold water and shall require standard-powered electrical circuits and (3) Dispenser Locations: There will be 45 dispensers disbursed throughout the Commission on six (6) floors at locations selected by the Commission. The USITC will provide a list of those locations. Deliveries: The Contractor shall be responsible for deliveries of each water dispenser and water bottles, and the vendor shall deliver spring water to 45 locations on six (6) floors throughout the USITC building bi-weekly between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All empty bottles shall be picked up and new water bottles delivered, bi-weekly, to each dispenser. (The building storage capacity for a supply of extra bottles is limited.) The USITC shall have the option to change the location and number of bottles delivered to each dispenser. Additionally, requested unscheduled deliveries may be required. Initial Delivery: Prior to delivery of the water bottles, the Contractor shall deliver 45 hot/cold water dispensers and ensure that they are properly installed and operational in 45 locations (to be furnished by the USITC). An initial delivery of approximately 241 5-gallon water bottles shall be required within 2 weeks after award of the order. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerers--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with evaluation as to price, and past performance. For evaluation purposes, price and past performance shall be considered most important, and the contractor shall certify that he/she is providing pure spring water by submitting supporting documentation with their quote. Past Performance will be evaluated as follows: 1) quality of product or service, (2) timeliness of performance, and (3) customer satisfaction. In order to evaluate past performance, the contractor shall furnish three (3) recent references (points of contract, phone numbers, and addresses) for whom you have provided the same, or similar Government services. The Government will make an award that represents the best value to the Government. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 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 applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following cited clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disable and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans; and FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965. The Contracting Officer will furnish full text for the above listed clauses upon request. Responses will be received at U.S. International Trade Commission, Office of Facilities Management, 500 E Street SW., Room 414-C, Washington, DC, 20436 until 3:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time JULY 30, 2004. All responsible sources may submit an offer for consideration. All questions are to be forwarded via email to the Contracting Specialist at the following email address: Myra.Lay@usitc.gov SUPPLIES/SERVICES AND PRICES: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and supplies necessary to perform the requirement in accordance with the specifications. FIRST YEAR: September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005 CLIN UNIT NO.: DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL 0001 Monthly rental rate of 1 Ea $______ hot/cold water dispensers 0001A Monthly replacement rate of 1 Per Bottle $______ 5-gallon bottles of spring water (Delivered twice monthly) 0001B Paper cup replacement 1 Case $______ (Case of 5000) OPTIONAL ITEM: 0001C Bottled spring water 500 EA $______ $_____ (12oz bottles) SECOND YEAR: September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2006 CLIN UNIT NO.: DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL 0002 Monthly rental rate of 1 Ea $______ hot/cold water dispensers 0002A Monthly replacement rate of 1 Per Bottle $______ 5-gallon bottles of spring water (Delivered twice monthly) 0002B Paper cup replacement 1 Case $______ (Case of 5000) OPTIONAL ITEM: 0002C Bottled spring water 500 EA $______ $_____ (12oz bottles) SUPPLIES/SERVICES AND PRICES: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and supplies necessary to perform the requirement in accordance with the specifications. THIRD YEAR: September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007 CLIN UNIT NO.: DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL 0003 Monthly rental rate of 1 Ea $______ hot/cold water dispensers 0003A Monthly replacement rate of 1 Per Bottle $______ 5-gallon bottles of spring water (Delivered twice monthly) 0003B Paper cup replacement 1 Case $______ (Case of 5000) OPTIONAL ITEM: 0003C Bottled spring water 500 EA $______ $_____ (12oz bottles) FOURTH YEAR: September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008 CLIN UNIT NO.: DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL 0004 Monthly rental rate of 1 Ea $______ hot/cold water dispensers 0004A Monthly replacement rate of 1 Per Bottle $______ 5-gallon bottles of spring water (Delivered twice monthly) 0004B Paper cup replacement 1 Case $______ (Case of 5000) OPTIONAL ITEM: 0004C Bottled spring water 500 EA $______ $_____ (12oz bottles) SUPPLIES/SERVICES AND PRICES: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and supplies necessary to perform the requirement in accordance with the specifications. FIFTH YEAR: September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009 CLIN UNIT NO.: DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL 0005 Monthly rental rate of 1 Ea $______ hot/cold water dispensers 0005A Monthly replacement rate of 1 Per Bottle $______ 5-gallon bottles of spring water (Delivered twice monthly) 0005B Paper cup replacement 1 Case $______ (Case of 5000) OPTIONAL ITEM: 0005C Bottled spring water 500 EA $______ $_____ (12oz bottles)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 500 E Street, SW., Room 414-C, Washington, DC
- Zip Code: 20436
- Country: us
- Zip Code: 20436
- Record
- SN00624445-W 20040717/040716104653 (fbodaily.com)
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