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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 02, 2010 FBO #3051
SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Conserve 12 Upholstered Museum Objects at Thomas Edison's Home, Glenmont, at Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Notice Date

3/31/2010
 

Notice Type

Presolicitation
 

Contracting Office

NER - GETT Gettysburg National Military Park, Administration 1000 Biglerville Road Gettysburg PA 17325
 

ZIP Code

17325
 

Solicitation Number

Q1840100401
 

Response Due

4/16/2010
 

Archive Date

3/31/2011
 

Point of Contact

Kever L.Swafford Contract specialist 7173343139 KSwafford@nps.gov;
 

E-Mail Address

Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

1. Classification Code:8999 - SERVICES, NEC 2. NAICS Code: 711510 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers 3. Solicitation Number: Q1840100401 4. Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 5. Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.603 Streamlined solicitation for commercial items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 6. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-38. 7. This action is for Full and Open participation. 8. BID SCHEDULE: In accordance with attached Statement of Work Specifications: Conserve 12 Upholstered Museum Objects at Thomas Edison's Home, Glenmont, at Thomas Edison National Historical Park In accordance with attached Statement of Work Award shall be made to the offeror whose quote offers the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer to the Government. The following FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Item (June 2008). Companies must have valid DUNS numbers and be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR). FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999). FAR 52.212-3 (Feb 2009), Offerors Representatives and Certification-Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2008). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or executive Orders Commercial Items (Feb 2009), FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003)(15 U.S.C. 644), FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUN 2007)(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)), FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)(E.O.11755), FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and remedies (JAN 2004)(E.O. 13126), FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002)(E.O.11246), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Special Disable and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009), FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Act-Certificate (Feb 2009), FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2009), FAR 52.232-33 Payment of Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). 12. Additional clauses incorporated in this acquisition by reference include: FAR 52.203-2 Certificate of Independent Price Determination (APR 1985), FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (SEP 2006), FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991). 13. Offers may be submitted on company letterhead or stationary and must include the following information: Company name, contact information, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, unit price, payment terms and discount offered for prompt payment and must include the required FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items (Feb 2009) of which copies can be obtained by downloading the document from www.arnet.gov/far. 14. When quoting, please refer to Solicitation Q1840100401. Point of contact is Kever L. Swafford at 717-334-3139 or via e-mail: kever_swafford@contractor.nps.gov Closing date and time for receipt of quote is Friday, April 16, 2010, at 04:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Contractors may fax quotes to (717)334-6871 or mail hard copies to Gettysburg National Military Park, Administration, 1000 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Copies of FAR Clause 52.212-3 may be accessed via the Internet at www.arnet.gov/far. A formal notice of changes, if applicable will be issued in the FedBizzOpps (www.eps.gov) via an amendment(s). Copies of clause 52.212-3 will be provided upon offeror's request. 15. Should you have any questions, please contact Kever L. Swafford at 717-334-3139 or via e-mail: kever_swafford@contractor.nps.gov STATEMENT OF WORK Conserve 12 Upholstered Museum Objects at Thomas Edison's Home, Glenmont, at Thomas Edison National Historical Park March 2010 Table of Contents Section1.0Summary of WorkSection2.0Contract ProposalsSection3.0Project MeetingsSection4.0SubmittalsSection5.0Accident PreventionSection6.0Reference StandardsSection7.0Contractor Quality ControlSection8.0Temporary ControlsSection9.0Project Closeout SECTION 1.0__________________________________SUMMARY OF WORK 1-1DESCRIPTION A.Goal: Conserve the historic upholstery on 12 museum objects currently located on exhibit on the first and second floor of Glenmont, the Victorian home of Thomas A. Edison, in West Orange, New Jersey. Glenmont is part of Thomas Edison National Historical Park, a National Park Service site. It houses an original Edison owned collection. The following table offers details about the objects and their upholstery which can be dated during the time span of 1890-1940. Estimated work hours total 420 hours. Object Name:Location:Description:Condition/Estimated hours:EstimatedMeasurements:"Sleepy Hollow" chairs (set of 3)DenC. 1890 from the Herts Brothers Company, base of white mahogany or primavera; jute foundations for upholstery; button tufts; 2 upholstered in C. 1930s printed linen covers; 1 chair is upholstered in green cut pile with a repeating leaf and diamond pattern; all chairs have fringe trim at base of seat For chair with green cut pile cover: Secure broken jute foundation on seat, replace missing or deteriorated fringe - 20 hours For linen print cover chairs (2): Jute foundation is in satisfactory condition; secure torn show covers, fill in losses in fabric with patch from behind, vacuum fabrics, augment or dismount and replace fringe -50 hours each36H X 26W X 39D" EachSofaDenMaple base; upholstered with a tufted jute foundation with spring; button tufts on back of sofa; green velvet; moldy cambricVacuum show cover, replace moldy cambric - 8 hours34H X 87W X 37D"Bench cushions (set of 3)DenSet of 3 upholstered covered hair cushions for seat in alcove; C. 1930s printed linen material ; irregularly shaped; button tuftedTorn and missing fabric; vacuum fabric, sew edges back together, patch losses with dyed linen or cotton to match, apply netting as needed, readhere piped edging as needed - 140 hours total1. 50L X 22W" 2. 77.5L X 22W" 3. 84L X 22W" All 3.5"HArmchairDenOak base, upholstered with spring jute foundation in cut green pile fabric with repeating leaf and diamond design, Pre-1921, Herts Brothers?Jute foundation is in fair condition; Vacuum soiled upholstery - 4 hours39.5H X 28W X 32D"PillowDenRectangular pillow with 4 metallic tassels, deep green patterned front with metallic thread, solid green backingStabilize pillow tassels and rope edging as needed, vacuum pillow - 8 hours22L X 11W"PillowDenUpholstered in C. 1930s printed linen; rust colored pipingSecure loose fabric and piped edging, stabilize existing fabric - 10 hours18 X 18"Rocking ChairEdison BedroomMina Edison's rocking chair; Maple? base, upholstery with wide woven tape under 2 silk show covers in vertical stripe pattern, C. 1900-1920Address tears in fabric on present cover, address stains as is appropriate, address shattered piping where possible - 30 hours41H X 26W X 21D"(excluding rockers) H of chair back - 30.5"Rocking ChairNorth BedroomWalnut base, Pottier & Stymus (maker),upholstered with spring jute foundation, silk floral, yellow silk with cotton chintz stripes, chair has 2 griffin head finials that are decorated by a hanging metal braided rope, 2 tassels Deteriorated and shattered covers, cotton skimmer exposed, edges frayed and hanging loose, top cover released on front edge, deteriorated yarns on rope, tassel ends loose; Secure textiles, patch losses on base with like material - 100 hoursH38 X 22W X D20"(excluding rockers) H of chair back - 18" B.These items (with the exception of the Den sofa) will be removed from Glenmont and transported off-site by contractor in order to complete conservation work. Consequently, completed objects will be returned in the same fashion (by courier) and be received directly by an NPS staff member at Glenmont for immediate receipt and inspection. Packing and transport by an insured museum transportation company (for outgoing and return trip) will be included in the cost of the proposal. Off-site studio work must take place in an insured facility for an amount of $100,000. Certificate of Insurance must be provided to the NPS. NPS loan paperwork will be completed by contractor. Due to the object's size and nature, the Den sofa will be conserved on site. C.Contractor must be a licensed conservator or demonstrate equivalent experience in order to be eligible for the job. Contractor is responsible for furnishing a conservation report to Thomas Edison National Historical Park upon completion of the project. Report will outline the procedures used to conserve the objects and will include before and after photos detailing the conservation work. Bid by contractor includes cost of supplies to complete all work outlined by the project. D.On-site work/pick up/drop off/packing may only be done between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays. Return and transportation schedule of objects are subject to weather conditions. E.Work is to be completed eight months from the date of the Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed shall be issued after the contract has been awarded. 1-2LOCATIONS: A.On-site work will be completed at the following locations inside Thomas Edison National Historical Park: 1. Glenmont Estate in West Orange, New Jersey 1-3CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES: A.Contractor may park vehicles in the visitor parking lot adjacent to the site. B.Public restrooms will be available for the contract employees to use. C.All work shall be completed in such a way as to protect museum objects and historic structures. 1.4WORK TOOLS AND MATERIALS A.The Government will furnish no materials or tools. All materials and tools shall be Contractor furnished from outside the park. 1.5SALVAGED MATERIALS A.Salvaged materials will be retained by Thomas Edison National Historical Park, unless otherwise authorized by the NPS. SECTION 2.0_______________________DEFINITION OF PROPOSAL ITEMS 2.1DESCRIPTION A.The intent of this section is to explain what is and what is not to be included in a proposal.B.Work on this project is subject to the Service Contract Act (services) 2.2Proposed Items Proposal shall consist of an itemized list of materials, estimated labor hours, number and type of employees, and a total cost. This will be a firm fixed price contract. 2.3Proposal Evaluation Factors Proposals shall be evaluated according to the following factors: A.Price - twenty five percentB.Past Performance - fifty percent C.Technical ability to do the work - twenty five percent SECTION 3.0___________________________________PROJECT MEETINGS 3.1The work shall include the schedule requirements before and during investigations. 3.2Pre-work Conference A.Prior to or concurrent with the Notice to Proceed the COR will arrange an on site meeting with the Contractor. B.The Pre-work meeting will cover the following:1.Park rules and regulations2.Authorized representatives3.Correspondence procedures4.Labor standards provisions5.Payroll reports6.Payments to contractor7.Documents required under contract8.Reserved9.Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work10.Contractor quality control11.Safety plan12.Notice to Proceed13.Work schedule 3.3Progress Meetings A.The COR and Contractor shall meet informally B.Informal meetings may cover the following:1.Review of Contractor's Safety Plan2.Review of Work Progress, Problems, Decisions3.Planned work schedule4.Update Employee list with address and personal vehicle information.5.Other Business Relating to Work SECTION 4.0 SUBMITTALS 4.1The work of this section consists of submittal requirements before and during work.4.2During work progress the Contractor shall furnish upon requestA.Daily report detailing work attempted or accomplished4.4At the conclusion of the contract the Contract shall provide the following:A.A correct and complete invoice. SECTION 5.0 ACCIDENT PREVENTION 5.1All work on the site shall be in compliance with the applicable OSHA regulations. 5.2The Contractor shall submit site safety plans for each site and must attain the approval from the Park Safety Officer before a Notice to Proceed may be issued. A format for a Safety Plan is available upon request. 5.3The Contractor shall establish and maintain an Accident Prevention Program. A.Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner. B.Do not allow employees or volunteers to work whose ability or alertness is impaired due to conditions that may expose them or others to injury. CThe Program shall include:1.Name of person in charge of the program2.Safety meetings while on site3.First aid procedures4.Outline hazards associated with work5.Planning for possible emergency situations6.Housekeeping and clean-up7.Training initial and continuing. 5.4Accident Reporting A.Reportable Accidents is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and wild land fires. B.For Reportable Accidents, call 911 and then immediately notify the Contracting Officer. C.All other Accidents the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer as soon as possible. D.The Contractor shall assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of accidents. SECTION 6.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS Museum standards for experienced museum conservators. SECTION 7.0 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL 7.1The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. 7.1The National Park Service reserves the right to make changes to the Contractor's work methods, schedule, or staff in the event it is necessary to protect the archeological value of the work sites. SECTION 8.0 TEMPORARY CONTROLS 8.1Housekeeping A.Keep project sites neat, orderly and in a safe condition at all times. C.Provide for protection of historic structures, interior and exterior elements, and artifacts during on-site work. D.Take all necessary precautions to prevent damage during transport and off-site storage of museum artifacts. E.Adhere to all Park Regulations and National Park Service Museum Standards. SECTION 9.0 PROJECT CLOSEOUT 8.2Partial payments do not apply to this contract. 8.3Within 30 days upon completion and approval of all work submit a final and complete invoice and a signed release of claims form for payment.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
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Place of Performance

Address: Thomas Edison National Historical Site211 Main Street, Bldg 4West Orange, NJ

Zip Code: 070525612
 

Record

SN02108928-W 20100402/100401000043-2be7344b9f6d67a2d6e4640e7c77bc12 (fbodaily.com)
 

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