U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting & General Services, Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, 1 Federal Drive, Room 652, Fort Snelling, MN 55111-4056

96 -- TAILGATE SPREAD FOR THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, SENEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, SENEY, MICHIGAN SOL 301819Q246 DUE 081899 POC Nancy Boyle, Contracting Officer, 612/713-5217 WEB: 301819Q246, http://cbdner.access.gpo.gov. 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. The solicitation number is 301819Q246 for this Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be followed. Standard Industrial Classification code 5032 applies. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded. All responsible sources may submit a quote for consideration. No.1 -- Tailgate Spread, Quantity 2,500 tons. I-1 Gravel, Crushed Grade 23A delivered to and tailgate spread on 3.4 miles. FOB: Destination Seney National Wildlife Refuge, HCR #2, Box 1, Seney, Michigan 49883. Delivery completed by September 15, 1999. Deliveries to be coordinated with Refuge Manager allowing 24 hour lead time. Materials Specifications Aggregate shall meet the requirements of Michigan DOT 1990 Standard Specification for Construction Section 8.02 Aggregates. Material shall meet the following gradation for Type 23A coarse aggregate. Sieve Analysis Total Percent Passing Sieve Size Percent Passing 1" 100 3/8" 60-85 No. 8 25-60 Loss by washing % 9-16 Approved weight tickets indicating gross, tare, and net weight and date of delivery shall be furnished to the Government Inspector at the time of delivery to the job site. Material delivered without weight tickets and/or weight tickets submitted subsequent to material delivery will be rejected for payment. The Government may require testing to assure that the aggregate meets the requirements specified herein. All deliveries shall be made between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday except on National Holidays, unless other arrangements are made with the Refuge Manager. The following clausesand provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Represent and Certifications-Commercial Items (copy to be included with Offer); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and conditions Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Commercial Items. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive responsible offeror. Quotations are due to the office listed above by COB 8/18/99. Proposal may be faxed to (612) 725-1717. Reference FAR clauses can be accessed for review on the Internet at the following Website: http://www.gsa.gov/far. Posted 07/28/99 (W-SN360041). (0209)

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