SOLICITATION NOTICE
46 -- Alder Ridge Composting Toilet - Alder Ridge
- Notice Date
- 8/7/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 221320
— Sewage Treatment Facilities
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, R-5, Central CA Acquisitions Service Area, Tahoe N.F., 631 Coyote Street, Nevada City, California, 95959-2250, United States
- ZIP Code
- 95959-2250
- Solicitation Number
- AG-9A63-S-13-0178
- Archive Date
- 9/30/2013
- Point of Contact
- Roger Neuenkirk, Phone: 530-478-6832
- E-Mail Address
-
rlneuenkirk@fs.fed.us
(rlneuenkirk@fs.fed.us)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Alder Ridge Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-9A13-S-13-0178 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2006-55. This is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 221320 and small business size standard is 500 employees. PSC of 4630 This is for a quantity of one self-composting toilet and associated building. RELATED SECTIONS: A. The toilet will be designed with the ability to be installed above grade with no excavation or digging needed at the toilet site. The toilet site is located on a large solid granite slab and is a historical site. B. The cost of installation will include transporting the toilet and associated components to the site. The site is remote and the road is rough, narrow and steep in some areas. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: One lump sum pay item. PRODUCTS A. The toilet will be a self-composting toilet. B. Due to the site location, the toilet structure will be constructed of fire resistant material, such as concrete siding. C. The toilet site is an area exposed to various extreme elements; therefore, the structure and toilet will be able to withstand high heat and very cold conditions. The interior components, including the toilet composting machinery need to be of such a quality to be able to survive these extremes. D. The structure will be designed and built so as to be able to withstand extremely high winds E. In order to provide a pleasant experience to renters using the toilet as well as protect the interior of the toilet and its components, the walls will be insulated in order to help maintain a steady temperature. F. Interior components will be made of durable and easy clean material. G. Due to topographical limitations, the toilet will need to be a two story in height structure. H. The toilet building should have enough space within the structure to store cleaning materials. I. For safety reasons, a lighting system that is operated by solar panels will be included within the cost and package of the toilet structure. J. The toilet system will have a self-contained water catchment system in order to provide renters of the lookout ease of cleaning. K. The toilet is located within a historic fire lookout site, therefore, the structure must comply with the intent of the Historic Property Management Plan in a way that does not detract from the property's integrity. It must not compromise the visual characteristics that contribute to the property's eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. EXECUTION A. The toilet must be able to be installed above ground with no ground excavation. B. The building material will have to be brought in by All-Terrain Vehicle or other vehicles capable of negotiating rough, narrow roads. This will also be included in the total cost of the project. C. The contractor will remove any debris associated with the installation of the structure. D. The site is located within a historic resource (the lookout complex) and care will be taken as not to disturb the resource. E. The contractor will work in a safe manner. F. The contractor will work in a fire safe manner and will cease work if an agency official determines weather conditions warrant the stoppage of work until such conditions improve to where the fire risk is extremely low. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, if used, and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision. If this provision is not used, describe the evaluation procedures to be used. The provision at 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. Include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 11.104,- User of Brand Name or Equal Purchase Descriptions, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Offers are due on Tuesday August 20, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. PDT. Offers can be faxed to 530-478-6126. Please contact Roger Neuenkirk, Purchasing Agent, email rlneuenkirk@fs.fed.us, for information regarding the solicitation. Email communication is preferred. See attachment for location map on Page 4.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Eldorado National Forest, Alder Ridge Lookout, California, United States
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