Bureau of Land Management, 1387 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709

56 -- PVC PIPE SOL 1422D910Q980040 DUE 082198 POC Patricia A. Fort, Contracting Officer, 208-373-3910 E-MAIL: PVC Pipe, pfort@id.blm.gov. The Bureau of Land Management has a requirement to purchase 2" and 2.5" PVC pipe to be delivered to two separate locations as stated below. 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. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), number 1422D910Q980040. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. This solicitation is set- aside for small business under standard industrial classification code 3084. The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. REFERENCES: Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor, from the following: American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Dr., West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 QUALITY ASSURANCE: (A) Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference, with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text. (B) Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING: (A) Delivery: Protect products incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site. (B) Storage: Provide temporary storage facilities for products. Storage shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions. The storage area shall permit access for inspection and handling. (C) Handling: Load and unload products protecting them from damage. REQUIREMENTS: (A) All pipe shall be in full compliance with these specifications. WARRANTY: (A) Requirements: Materials and equipment furnished under this Contract shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties given to customers for such materials or equipment. The rights or remedies provided herein are in addition to and do not limit rights afforded to the Government by other clauses of this Contract. With respect to warranties, expressed or implied, from manufacturers or suppliers for materials or equipment furnished under the Contract the Contractor shall: (1) Obtain warranties that would be given in normal commercial practices. (2) Require warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of theGovernment. (3) Submit warranties to the Contracting Officer prior to the final inspection. METHOD OF MEASUREMENT: (A) Units: The work described in this section will be measured for payment on a lump sum basis including the cost of transportation to the designated destination. REFERENCES: (A) American Society for Testing and Materials: ASTM D 2122-95, Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings; ASTM D 2241-96a, Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR Series). MATERIALS: (A) Pipe: Plastic pipe and fittings shall conform to all specifications. (B) Pipe Description and Quantity: Pipe shall be in conformance with Section 01009 of the specifications. PIPE REQUIREMENTS: (A) Dimensions: Spigot end of pipe will be beveled 1.5 inches in length from end of pipe, and beveled to 2/3 the thickness of the pipe. PRODUCT DATA: (A) Pipe Data: All "Product Analysis Information and Data" shall be delivered with pipe to the designated location. (B) Insertion: Correct depth of pipe insertion into bellend of pipe will be clearly marked with indelible marker around each spigot end. DELIVERY: (A) Lengths of similar sizes and classes of pipe shall be bundled and transported as a unit. In no case shall varying sizes or classes of pipe be bundled together for transportation or storage. (B) All pipe shall be delivered to a prearranged destination by the supplier. ITEMS REQUESTED: The contract line number is: Item #1, 2" PVC Pipe at 160 psi, 30,640 Feet; Item #2, 2" PVC Pipe at 160 psi, 34,000 Feet; Item #3, 2.5" PVC Pipe at 160 psi, 30,000 Feet. DELIVERY: The required delivery date is September 23, 1998. The delivery locations are as follows: Item #1 will be delivered to : Exit 121 on Interstate 84, Glenns Ferry, Idaho. Items #2 and 3 will be delivered to: USDI, BLM, Boise District Warehouse, 1962 Commerce Avenue, Boise, ID 83705. The FOB point is Destination. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial is applicable. The provision at 52,212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable, and the following shall be included in paragraph (a) of this provision. Quotes will be evaluated on past performance and price listed in descending order of importance. Past performance will be based on the Contracting Officer's knowledge, contacting provided references, and other reasonable sources. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, is applicable. The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, is applicable, and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.211-5, 52.213-4, 52.219-14. Offers are due at the above office by close of business August 21, 1998. For additional information contact the above named Contracting Officer. See Note 1***** Posted 08/06/98 (W-SN233765). (0218)

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