USDA, U.S. Forest Service, Central Administrative Zone, 240 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526-2098

R -- INTERIOR PLANNING AND DESIGN WORK SOL RFQ CAZ-98-21 DUE 010499 POC Susan Major, Procurement Clerk, FAX (970) 498-1045 The Rocky Mountain Research Station has a need for interior planning and design work for the Natural Resource Research Center (NRRC), Building No. One, Fort Collins, Colorado. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number to refer to in response to this notice is RFQ CAZ-99-21. This requirement is being issued as a Request for Quotation using Simplified Acquisition Procedures at Subpart 13.1. The estimated price range for this project is between $45,000 and $70,000. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-08. Pursuant to FAR 13.003, this requirement is set-aside for small business concerns only. The Standard Industrial Code for this solicitation is 7389 ($5.0M). The intent of this solicitation is to obtain interior planning and design work by means of a firm fixed-price contract. There is one line item to be awarded, lump-sum. The contract will begin approximately January 15, 1999, and terminate approximately December 31, 1999. The performance work statement is as follows: The Contractor shall provide all labor, supplies, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to perform interior planning and design work for a portion of the NRRC Building No. One. Building No. One is currently under construction with a projected completion date of December 31, 1999. The building will be approximately 102,000 square feet with three floors. Work under this contract shall be for an area of approximately 35,000 square feet on one floor, for approximately 115 employees. Planning and design work shall be consistent with designs prepared by other firms and already accepted by the Forest Service. Work shall be performed in three phases, resulting with a professional product as determined acceptable by the Government. Phase One (to be completed within two months of contract award) -- Furniture Planning and Design -- This work includes the following: (1) Conduct space planning of new (if considered necessary by the contractor) and existing furniture based on furniture inventory documentation prepared by the Forest Service; (2) Provide recommendations for the refurbishment of existing furniture as needed; (3) Select and provide recommendations for new furniture based on budgets established by the Forest Service; (4) Prepare final development of systems furniture standards based on existing product and new requirements; (5) Compile new furniture specification package for procurement by the Forest Service; (6) Prepare systems furniture plans indicating locations for all furniture, and; (7) Furnish installation drawings for the free standing furniture. Phase Two (to be completed within two months of contract award) -- Furniture Planning and Design for Common/Shared Areas -- This work includes the following: (1) Common/Shared areas include: lobby, convenience store, breakroom, conference rooms, training rooms and shared support areas; (2) Conduct space planning of new (if necessary) and existing furniture based on furniture inventory documentation completed by the Forest Service; (3) Provide recommendations for the refurbishment of existing furniture as needed; (4) Select and provide recommendations for new furniture based on budgets established by the Forest Service, and; (5) Compile the new furniture specification package for use in procurement by the Forest Service. Phase Three (will terminate when all work is completed) -- Contract Administration -- This work includes the following: (1) Provide assistance with reviewing submittals furnished by furniture contractors and tenants; (2) Monitor all furniture installation and provide on-site assistance to the Forest Service during installation of furnishings including existingand new systems furniture and freestanding products, and (3) Participate with the final walk through and compile a punch list of any items that may need to be corrected or completed prior to final acceptatnce and payment by the Forest Service. As a requirement of this solicitation, the Contractor shall submit a proposal which addresses how he/she plans to meet the requirements under the three phases listed above. This proposal will be used to evaluate quotes for award and will become a part of the contract. FAR provision 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies to this solicitation with the following addenda: (1) Delete Section (b)4. Delete the text as written and insert "A technical description of the services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation; include a proposed quality control plan." (2) Delete Section (i). FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this solicitation with the following addenda: (1) Section(a) -- Insert: "Evaluation factors are (1) Technical, defined as the capability of the services offered to meet the stated need; (2) Price, and; (3) Past performance." Delete text as written: "Technical and past performance, when combined, are..." and insert "Because simplified acquisition procedures are utilized for this solicitation, the relative importance of evaluation factors is not described. Award will be made to the Contract whose quote represents the best value to the Government." All quotes shall include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contarct Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following addenda: (1) Section (h) -- Delete. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and specifically, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et.seq.) Wage Determination Number 94-2083 (Rev. 8) applies if the contractor is based in the State of Colorado. This wage determination applies to administrative support and clerical occupations who will be working for the contractor. If the contractor is based in a state other than Colorado, the applicable wage determination shall be made a part of the contract. Amendments to this solicitation will be published in the same manner as this initial synopsis/solicitation. All provisions, certifications and representations, and wage determinations are available in full text; to request copies, please fax your request to (970) 498-1045, Attn: Sue Major, Procurement Clerk. Furnished quotes shall include the lump sum price, a technical proposal which demonstrates the quoter's capability to perform the services, and past performance information including, but not limited to the name and telephone number of a contact person for the past three contracts and a list of current contractual obligations. Failure to furnish the information requested may result in non-consideration of the quote. Quotes must be received by this office no later than January 4, 1999. Please mail quotes to the address shown in Item 7. Posted 11/24/98 (W-SN274633). (0328)

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