Contracting Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command, Atlantic, Staff Symbol fcp-1, 300 East Main Street, Suite 965, Norfolk, Virginia 23510-9113

S -- GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICES SOL DTCG84-98-R-QNU001 DUE 092297 POC Contract Specialist, Ms. Lee Bradford, 757/628-4123, Contracting Officer, Mr. John Kmecz This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services is prepared in accordance with the format of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number DTCG84-98-Q-QNU001. This solicitation is issued as a request for proposals (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 4212; The Small Business size standard is $6.0 million. NOTE: The Performance Work Statement (PWS), is Attachment (1) to this notice. Prospective offerors shall obtain a copy of the PWS by calling the contact number shown at the end of this notice. In order to be considered responsive, offerors must certify in writing that their quotation meets all requirements set forth in this solicitation, attachments included. SCHEDULE: Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001, Collection and proper disposal of refuse generated at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey for the period 1 October 1997 through 30 September 1998, In strict compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Attachment (3) to this solicitation; QTY -- 12; UNIT -- MONTHS @ $__ __ ___ PER MONTH; TOTAL PRICE $ __ __ ___. CLIN 0002, Collection and proper disposal of refuse generated to be picked up at the curb adjacent to each building once every week on Wednesdays, at U.S. Coast Guard TRACEN Family Housing Units in strict compliance with the PWS. Total Units -- 173; QTY -- 12; UNIT -- MONTHS @ $__ __ ___ PER MONTH; TOTAL PRICE $ __ __ ___. CLIN 0003, Collection and proper disposal of mixed paper and commingled recyclables to be picked up at 33 locations as indicated on the attached drawing (Attachment (2)), twice every week on Mondays and Thursdays at U.S. Coast Guard TRACEN in strict compliance with the PWS. QTY -- 12; UNIT -- MONTHS @ $__ __ ___ PER MONTH; TOTAL PRICE $__ __ ____. CLIN 0004, Collection and proper disposal of mixed paper and commingled recyclables to be picked up at the buildings indicated below at TRACEN, in strict compliance with the PWS. Galley, Bldg. 278 -- 6 cu yds per week of mixed paper; 6 cu yds per week of commingled recyclables. Head of Pier 4 -- 6 cu yds per week of mixed paper; 6 cu yds per week of commingled recyclables. QTY -- 12; UNIT -- MONTHS @ $__ __ ___ PER MONTH; TOTAL PRICE $__ __ __ &llmdash;_. CLIN 0005, Collection and proper disposal of mixed paper and commingled recyclables to be picked up at the curb adjacent to each building once every week on Wednesdays at TRACEN Family Housing Units, in strict compliance with the PWS. Total Units -- 173. QTY -- 12; UNIT -- MONTHS @ $__ __ __ __ PER MONTH; TOTAL PRICE $__ __ ____. CLIN 0006, Collection and proper disposal of bulk items, scrap metal, wood items and wood pallets at TRACEN in strict compliance with the PWS. QTY -- 12; MONTHS @ $__ __ ____ PER MONTH; TOTAL PRICE $__ __ ____. CLIN 0007, Collection and proper disposal of baled cardboard at TRACEN in strict compliance with the PWS. QTY -- 12; UNIT -- PULLS @ $__ __ __&llmdash; PER PULL; TOTAL PRICE $__ __ __ __. CLIN 0008, Monthly cost/credit per cubic yard increased or decreased in ordered service for Item 0001. QTY -- 01; UNIT -- MONTH @ $__ __ ___ PER MONTH. CLIN 0009, Strike Contingency Plan (SCP) in Accordance with the attached contract clause entitled "PROOF OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE." (Not Separately Priced, the price of this item is to be included in the price for the basic service.) CLIN 0010, Collection and proper disposal of recyclable plastic bags at the location in the fenced-in area beyond GSK (Building 204). QTY -- 12; UNIT -- MONTHS @ $__ __ ___ PER MONTH; TOTAL PRICE $__ __ __ __. (NOTE: CLIN 0010 IS AN OPTIONAL BID ITEM AND SHALL HAVE NO EFFECT ON AWARD.) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Contractor will be required to furnishall permits, equipment, containers, labor and supervision necessary to complete the contract requirements. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: Certificate Requirement: Prospective offerors shall submit with their quote a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued by the State of New Jersey Public Utilities Commission. Offers submitted without this certificate will be deemed non-responsive and will be rejected. Removal and Disposal: The refuse, trash and garbage, and recycling containers shall be kept completely emptied. If the conveyance used by the contractor passes through a community, it must comply with all regulations of such community. The Contractor shall not pick up any other refuse, trash, garbage, recyclables or bulk items from any other municipality or private entity and shall proceed directly to the disposal or recycling facility for proper weighing. The weigh tickets will be used for determining payment of disposal or receipt for goods received from the disposal/recycling facility. Disposal of trash, garbage and recyclables shall be in a location or site properly authorized by local authorities for such disposal. Any loss to the Government for loss of services from such causes will constitute a proper charge against the contractor for his/her sureties. Frequency of Pickup: Prospective offerors shall supply containers and make pickups in accordance with the schedule contained in Attachment (3). The successful offeror will be required to complete a daily log for pickups and to be turned into the Main Gate Guard when departing. Sample shown in Attachment (4). Proof of Continuous Service: Each offeror will be prepared to furnish satisfactory evidence of continuous performance capability (i.e., equipment breakdown or other unforeseen circumstances, including a Strike Contingency Plan (SCP)). The contractor shall develop a Strike Contingency Plan to assure the Government that there will be no significant interruption of contract services due to labor disruptions. A draft of the plan shall be submitted 15 days after award to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. The final plan shall be submitted 10 days after receipt of revisions to the Contracting Officer for review and final approval. Reporting Contaminated Recyclables: The contractor shall prepare and submit via telefax, (609)898-6811, a decline list each week on Thursday. This list shall show any address or container location where trash and recyclables were contaminated above 5%. Any location contaminated above 5% shall not be picked up until the following scheduled pick-up day. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference. The following clauses are addendums to FAR Provision 52.212-1 and are incorporated: 52.233-2, Service of Protest (OCT 95), 52.232-15, Progress Payments Not Included (APR 84). FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, does not apply, award will be made to the offeror who submits the lowest price. Offerors shall complete FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (MAR 96) and submit it with their offer. The certification can be requested by calling the contact number identified below. FAR Provision 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference. FAR Provision 52.212-4 includes an addendum incorporating additional clauses. Please contact the number identified below to obtain the clauses. FAR Provision 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JUN 96) hereby applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended; FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; apply. Offerors may obtain the latest Wage Determination No. 94-2345, Rev. 6, dated 7/02/97 which establishes the prevailing wage guidelines for this acquisition by calling the contact number identified below. INSURANCE: Before commencing work under this contract, the contractor shall acquire a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (SEP 89). The contractor shall, at his/her own expense, procure and maintain required insurance, including, but not limited to, Workmen's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance. The contractor shall comply with applicable Federal and State Worker's Compensation and Occupational Disease statutes. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000.00 shall be required. General Liability -- Bodily Injury Liability Insurance coverage written on the Comprehensive Vehicle Form Policy of at least $500,000.00 per occurrence, shall be required. Vehicle Liability -- This insurance shall be required on the Comprehensive Form of Policy, and shall provide Bodily Liability and Property Damage Liability covering the operation of all vehicles used in connection with performing the services required under the contract. Policies shall provide coverage of at least $200,000.00 per person and $500,000.00 per occurrence for Bodily Injury and $20,000.00 per occurrence for Property Damage. NOTICE TO QUOTERS: It is the policy of the Coast Guard to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. To further this policy, the Commandant has created the position of Solicitation Ombudsman who is empowered to investigate issues raised by prospective offerors and resolve them, where possible, without expensive and time-consuming litigation. Potential offerors who believe that a Coast Guard solicitation is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant Contracting Officer. If the contract office is unable to satisfy their concerns, the offeror should then contact the Coast Guard Solicitation Ombudsman at this address: Commandant (G-CPM-S/3), 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 20593, telephone (202)267-2285, Fax (202)267-4011. Potential offerors should provide the following information to the Ombudsman in order to ensure a timely response: solicitation number, contracting office, contracting officer, and solicitation closing date. (Note: Interested minority and women-owned businesses may want to investigate the Department of Transportation's short-term loan program. For further information and applicable forms, please call (202)366-2852). SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: Offers shall be received at Commander (fcp-1), Maintenance & Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 965, Norfolk, VA 23510-9113, Attention Ms. Lee Bradford, by 4:00 PM local time, September 22, 1997. All offers must be clearly marked with offeror's name and solicitation number. Facsimile quotes will be accepted but must be followed by an original signed quotation. FAR Provision 52.215-18, FACSIMILE PROPOSALS (DEC 1989) is incorporated by reference. POINT OF CONTACT: For information, questions, FAR provisions in full text, and copies of addendums/attachments to this solicitation, call Ms. Lee Bradford at (757)628-4123 or request same via fax at (757)628-4134 or 4135. To make asite visit, the Point of Contact is CWO David B. Meyers at (609)898-6411 or 6930. Numbered Note 1 applies. (0248)

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