87 -- SUPPLY VEXAR TUBES, SHADE CARDS AND BAMBOO STAKES

Notice Date

February 1, 2001

Contracting Office

Nez Perce National Forest, Route 2 Box 475, Grangeville, ID 83530

ZIP Code

83530

Solicitation Number

RFQ R1-17-01-009

Response Due

February 22, 2001

Point of Contact

Linda Howell 208 983-4001

Description

SUPPLY VEXAR TUBES, SHADE CARDS, AND BAMBOO STAKES -- Supply shade cards, bamboo stakes, and tree seedling protection tubes (vexar tubes) in accordance with the following specifications: Shade cards on wooden stakes. Shade cards will be 8"x12", non-waxed, constructed from three sheets of 60 weight paper, glued with waterproof glue. Finished product shall be approximately 1/16" thick and shall not biodegrade in less than 18 months. Wooden stakes for shade cards will be rough, relatively free of knots and flaws, made of cedar, Douglas fir, or larch, 3/8" thick, 1 1/2" to 1 3/4" wide, 24" long with a 3" point on one end. Bundle 40 stakes with shade cards attached per bundle with steel or nylon bands. When stapling cards to stake, edge of card shall be placed between 8 and 10 inches from the pointed end of stake. Vexar tubes shall be 75-80% Polypropylene, 20-25% polyethylene, 4-5 year photolife, 4" diameter, 36" long, 5/8" nominal mesh size, 50 ga. strand thickness minimum. Bamboo stakes shall be natural finish 8-10mm diameter and 48" in length. Diameter measurement shall be made 1" inside knuckle from the largest end, as the stakes will be driven into the ground. Tensile strength must be equal to that of Tsling Cane. Deliver to the Slate Creek Ranger Station, HC 01, Box 70, Whitebird, Idaho 83554. Vendor MUST give 24 hours notice prior to delivery. For delivery arrangements, contact Sandi Holbrook at 208-839-2211. The estimated delivery date is on or about March 15, 2001. 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. RFQ R1-17-01-009 is issued as a Request For Quotations. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-21. The NIACS code is 42293 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. Pay items are FOB Destination (delivery is included in unit pricing). Pay Item Number: 001, Description: Bamboo Stakes, Unit of Issue: Each, Quantity: 454,000, Unit Price: $___________, and Pay Item Number: 002, Description: Vexar Tubes, Unit of Issue: Each, Quantity: 227,000, Unit Price: $___________, and Pay Item Number: 003, Description: Shade Cards, Unit of Issue: Each, Quantity: 182,000, Unit Price: $__________ -- TOTAL PRICE $_____________. OFFERORS MAY BID ON ONE OR MORE ITEMS. The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items apply to this solicitation. Evaluation criteria are RECORD OF PAST PERFORMANCE, PRICE AND CAPABILITY OF THE ITEM OFFERED TO MEET FOREST SERVICE NEEDS. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification -- Commercial Items with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.222-20, Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act applies to this acquisition. Responses are due February 20, 2001, Close of Business at the Nez Perce National Forest Headquarters Office, Route 2, Box 475, Grangeville, ID 83530. For additional information contact Linda Howell, phone 208 983-4001. Reference Numbered Note 1.

Record

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