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99 -- CULVERT SUPPLY SOL R9-02-98-14 DUE 061598 POC Ginger Feit 715-762-5162 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Solicitation R9-02-98-14 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-04. This RFQ is not set-aside. FURNISH AND DELIVER REQUESTED MATERIALS TO SPECIFIED LOCATIONS. HELICAL PIPE SHALL HAVE REFORMED ENDS. IF BANDS ARE REQUIRED, USE 12' WIDE DIMPLE BANDS FOR CULVERT SIZES UP TO A 42" EQUIVALENT, AND 24" WIDE REGULAR BANDS FOR CULVERT SIZES IN EXCESS OF 42" EQUIVALENT. FOR CULVERT SIZES IN EXCESS OF 48" EQUIVALENT, INSTALL LIFTING LUGS. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A PRICE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM LISTED UNDER ITEM #1 AND #2. ITEM #1 -- CULVERTS FOR DELIVERY TO LAONA, WI (FOB) -- A. Galvanized coating, 0.109" total thickness -- A1. 4 Each -- 42" x 29" x 38', 12 gage CMPA (152 LF); A2. 2 Each -- 42" x 29" x 32', 12 gage CMPA (64 LF); A3. 1 Each -- 49" x 33" x 32', 12 gage CMPA (32 LF); A4. 2 Each -- 49" x 33" x 32', 12 gage CMPA (64 LF); A5. 1 Each -- 49" x 33" x 54', 12 gage CMPA (54 LF); A6. 1 Each -- 57" x 38" x 38', 12 gage CMPA (38 LF); A7. 1 Each -- 57" x 38" x 50', 12 gage CMPA (50 LF). B. Galvanized coating, 0.109" total thickness, bevel both ends 2:1 (length to height) -- B1. 2 Each -- 64" x 43" x 44', 12 gage CMPA (88 LF); B2. 1 Each -- 64" x 43" x 40', 12 gage CMPA (40 LF). C. Galvanized coating, 0.138" total thickness, bevel both ends 2:1 (length to height) -- C1. 1 Each -- 71" x 47" x 46', 10 gage CMPA (46 LF); C2. 3 Each -- 71" x 47" x 44', 10 gage CMPA (132 LF); C3. 2 Each -- 77" x 52" x 46', 10 gage CMPA (92 LF); C4. 2 Each -- 77" x 52" x 36', 10 gage CMPA (72 LF). D. Polymer coated galvanizedculvert, 10 mils inside, 3 mils outside -- Each end -- 2' step from invert, then 2:1 bevel (length to height) to top of pipe -- D1. 1 Each -- 103" x 71" x 46', 5" x 1" cs plate (46 LF); D2. 1 Each -- 103" x 71" x 42', 5" x 1" cs plate (42 LF). ITEM #2 -- CULVERTS FOR DELIVERY TO PARK FALLS, WI (FOB) -- A. Galvanized coating, 0.064" total thickness -- A1. 3 Each -- 10" x 20', 16 gage CMP (60 LF); A2. 6 Each -- 12" x 24', 16 gage CMP (144 LF). B. Galvanized coating, 0.109" total thickness -- B1. 12 Each -- 17" x 13" x 32', 12 gage CMPA (384 LF); B2. 1 Each -- 21" x 15" x 34', 12 gage CMPA (34 LF); B3. 5 Each -- 21" x 15" x 32', 12 gage CMPA (160 LF); B4. 5 Each -- 21" x 15" x 30', 12 gage CMPA (150 LF); B5. 6 Each -- 28" x 20" x 32', 12 gage CMPA (192 LF); B6. 2 Each -- 35" x 24" x 32', 12 gage CMPA (64 LF); B7. 3 Each -- 49" x 33" x 40', 12 gage CMPA (120 LF). C. Galvanized coating, 0.138" total thickness -- C1. 2 Each -- 64" x 43" x 36', 10 gage CMPA (72 LF). D. Galvanized coating, 0.138" total thickness, bevel both ends 2:1 (length to height) -- D1. 1 Each -- 57" x 38" x 44', 10 gage CMPA (44 LF); D2. 2 Each -- 57" x 38" x 48', 10 gage CMPA (96 LF); D3. 1 Each -- 64" x 43" x 44', 10 gage CMPA (44 LF); D4. 1 Each -- 71" x 47" x 44', 10 gage CMPA (44 LF); D5. 1 Each -- 95" x 67" x 50', 12 gage (3" x 1" cs) (50 LF). E. Polymer coated (10 mils inside, 3 mils outside), galvanized culvert (0.109" total thickness) -- E1. 1 Each -- 49" x 33' x 46', 12 gage CMPA (46 LF). F. Polymer coated (10 mils inside, 3 mils outside), galvanized culvert (0.138" total thickness) bevel both ends 2:1 (length to height) -- 1. F1 Each -- 57" x 38" x 44', 10 gage CMPA (44 LF); F2. 1 Each -- 57" x 38" x 40', 10 gage CMPA (40 LF); F3. 1 Each -- 103" x 71" x 62', 12 gage (3" x 1" cs) (62 LF). G. Aluminized coating (Type 2), 0.138" total thickness, bevel both ends 2:1 (length to height) -- G1. 2 Each -- 49" x 33" x 42', 12 gage CMPA (84 LF); G2. 1 Each -- 57" x 38" x 44', 10 gage CMPA (44 LF). One contract will be awarded for total culvert order. Award will be made to lowest responsive responsible offeror. REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: 07/15/98, LOCATION: Item 1 -- delivery to Laona, Wisconsin; Item 2 -- delivery to Park Falls, Wisconsin. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your quote. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, specifically (a)(1)(2), (b)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(15)(i), applies to this acquisition. A copy of the clauses/provisions cited may be obtained by facsimile, by contacting Ginger Feit at 715-762-5162. QUOTES ARE DUE BY COB ON 06/15/98, USDA-FOREST SERVICE, ATTN: G.FEIT, 1170 4TH AVENUE SOUTH, PARK FALLS, WI 54552, CONTRACTORS CAN FAX QUOTES TO 715-762-5179, ATTN: G.FEIT. For more information regarding this acquisition, contact Ginger Feit at 715-762-5162 (phone) or 715-762-5179 (fax). (0154)

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