Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, 11th CONS, 110 Luke Avenue, Building 5681, Bolling AFB, DC, 20332-0305

Z -- J -- REMOVE AND REPLACE CARPET TILES SOL F49642-99T0460 DUE 092799 POC Maria Hayes, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-767-7874, Fax 202-767-7897, Email maria.hayes@bolling.af.mil -- Daffeney Dortly, Contract Specialist, Phone 2027677873, Email daffeney.dortly@bolling.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F49642-99T046 0&LocID=207. E-MAIL: Maria Hayes, maria.hayes@bolling.af.mil. 100% Small-Business Set- Aside. Standard industry code is 5713 size $5.0M. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with FAR part 12.6, as noted 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. The solicitation notice and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97.8. To be eligible for award, contractor shall be registered with the Central Contractors Registration (CCR), which may be contacted by calling 1-888-227-2423 or online at http://ccr2000.com (in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004 Required CCR). The 11th Contracting Squadron intends to procure non-personal services necessary for the removal of existing carpet, purchase and installation of new carpet at Bolling AFB DC. A site visit is set for 21 Sept 1999 at 1000AM. All responses must be received by 27 Sept 1999, 1000AM. Response shall provide an estimate start and completion date. Interested parties should sign-up for the site visit, via email Maria.Hayes@bolling.af.mil or FAX 202-767-7896. Contractor_s request SHALL include name, address, phone, cage code, DUNNS number, business size/type (i.e. small business-women owed, minority owned etc). SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, supervision, and other items and services necessary to remove existing carpet and provide and install new carpet tiles as defined in this Statement of Work. The location is Building 1303, 497th IG, Bolling Air Force Base, DC. The contractor shall verify all quantities and measurements. The Government shall not be held liable for contractor_s errors in measurements. The performance period shall be 90 days after award. Site availability for this contract begins on Fridays at 1600 _ 2200hrs, Saturdays and Sundays 0800 _1600hrs. Work dates will be coordinated with government representative prior to start of work. The following short work description serves as general information only, and does not limit the contractor_s responsibility to conform to applicable state and local laws and installation with manufacturer_s recommendations. The estimated area for carpet installation is approximately 803 square yards. Contractor shall inspect the work site to ascertain any conditions that may inpeed the delivery effective performance and notify the Contracting Officer of any such conditions. The contractor must be regularly engaged in the business of installing carpet, using procedures recommended by the carpet manufacturer and standard trade practices. All installers shall be approved and certified by the carpet manufacturer or by an experienced installation technician. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall remove the existing carpet and cove base and install the following or equal materials: CARPET TILES: manufacturer: Collins & Aikman, Product Line: RS Line Modular, Product Name: Infinity, Color: 55022 Moonstone, COVE BASE: Type: Vinyl Molded Wall Base, Gauge: 1/8_, Size: 4_ X 120_ coil, Color: to be determined at site visit and approved upon submission of color samples. Contractor shall provide specifications of proposed materials that are other than the suggested materials in list above. Contractor shall specify in writing similarity of materials, i.e. for base: type, gauge and color; for carpet: pattern, color, face construction, backing system, product testing information, and warranties from the manufacturer. For proposals other than suggested material, contractor will submit manufacturer_s standard sample set of carpet, cove base and transition strips prior to proposal due date. Contractor is responsible for removing and replacing cove base. New cove base shall be vinyl, 4_ high, and shall be 1/8_ thick. Color shall be selected from samples submitted by the contractor. Contractor shall provide 3% overage. Modular and Standard Office Furniture Moving: Contractor shall install carpet under modular furniture. Contractor should use the Lift System or manufacturer recommended method in support of proper installation of carpet and cove base. The contractor assumes responsibility for any damage to government property due to improper movement or lift method. Damages resulting from the contractors operations shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor at no additional expense to the government. The contractor shall be responsible for moving and protecting non-sensitive equipment and furniture in the work area and replacing them in the same location. Computers and backup tapes shall be the government_s responsibility. Carpet Installation: Installation of carpet, use of primer/sealer and patching compounds, if necessary, shall be according to manufacturer_s instructions. Areas to be carpeted shall be free of debris, dirt, oil, wax, rust, loose mill scale, paints/primers, or any other foreign matter that may impair adhesion of tiles. Contractor shall repair minor holes, cracks, depressions, and rough areas, as recommended by carpet manufacturer. Daily clean up shall be accomplished by the contractor. Contractor shall vacuum area after carpet installation, removing all cuttings and scrap materials, and remove equipment and materials not installed. Garbage shall be removed daily from the base. Contract shall disposal off carpet and rubbish at an off base site and comply with applicable local, county, state and federal regulations. The contractor shall not use any of the government dumpsters for disposal. The government_s assurance evalutor is Myra D. Mojica 202-767-1255. All carpet removed shall be disposed of by the contractor at an off base site, meeting all local, County, State and Federal regulations. The following solicitation provisions and contract clauses are hereby incorporated in this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors _ Commercial; 52-212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications _ Commercial Items; 52-212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions _ Commercial Items; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions _ Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders _ Commercial Items. 52.222-6 _ Davis-Bacon Act (Feb 1995) as amended US Department of Labor Wage Determination number is General Decision Number DC990001, 52.222-6, Davis-Bacon Act, 52.222-7, Withholding of Funds, 52.222-8, Payrolls and Basic Records, 52.222-9, Apprentices and Trainees, 52.222-10, Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements, 52.222-11, Subcontracts (Labor Standards), 52.222-12, Contract Termination-Debarment. 52.222-13, Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations, 52.222-14, Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. 52.222-15, Certification of Eligibility, and DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR), DFARS 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR), DFARS 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. 52.222-41 _ Service Contract Act of 1965 as amended US Department of Labor Wage Determination number is 94-2103 REV (19), dated 07/09/1999 is hereby incorporated. The following is for information only and is not a wage determination Employee Class: Carpet Layer $ 16.85 Health & Welfare: $1.63 per hour. Posted 09/15/99 (D-SN380787). (0258)

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