E -- SUPPLY AND INSTALL FOUR (4) MODULAR CREW QUARTERS

Notice Date

August 22, 2001

Contracting Office

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, P.O. Box 640, Springerville, AZ 85938

ZIP Code

85938

Solicitation Number

R3-01-01-74

Response Due

September 7, 2001

Point of Contact

Rufus Cole 520/333-4301

E-Mail Address

click here to email Contracting Officer (rcole01@fs.fed.us)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial Items in accordance with FAR Part 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 RFQ is a small business set-aside, the SIC code is 2452, the NAICS code is 321992 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is being issued as a Request for Quotation, solicitation number R3-01-01-74. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-27 (25 Jun 2001) and in Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulations and Forest Service Acquisition Regulations. Responses are due by 4:30 PM local time September 7, 2001. Facsimile quotations will be accepted at 520/333-6357 Attn RKI Cole. This specification covers the requirements for four modular crew quarters, including all materials, equipment and labor required for delivery and complete installation: Line Item 0001 MODULAR HOMES: Four homes, to be delivered and installed at Administrative Sites in 2 in Springerville and 2 in and Alpine Arizona. Trailers will not be allowed. Upon completion of this contract the homes will be fully operational. Each of the pads have the utility lines (sewer, water, electric, and phone) stubbed to within 50 feet of the pad. Each modular home will have four bedrooms with large closets in each with minimum of 120 square feet each, two bathrooms, one kitchen and one living/dining room. The total approximate square footage for each home is from 1400 to 1700 square feet per home. INSULATION: The manufacturer's standard materials and construction techniques shall be used, however, the maximum thermal insulation for energy conservation shall be provided. The roof shall be insulated to a minimum R-30 rating. The walls and floor shall be insulated to a minimum R-19 rating; ROOF: Shall be constructed to support a live load of 40 psf. The roof shall have a minimum pitch of 2 ' vertical to 12' horizontal. Metal or asphalt shingles are required though standing seam metal roofing is desired. WINDOWS: Shall be the manufacturer's standard dual glazed energy conserving units. Preference will be given to paint free windows. Window units shall be operable and furnished with removable insect screens; INTERIOR FINISHES: Shall be the manufacturer's standard materials. The kitchens, baths, entries, and utility room floors shall be no wax resilient sheet vinyl flooring. All other floors shall be stain resistant commercial carpeting. Wall finishes shall be vinyl wall covering or paneling. All colors shall be earth tones and compatible with each other, to be selected by the Government from the manufacturer's standard range. The ceiling shall be standard white, stain resistant material; EXTERIOR FINISHES: Shall be the manufacturer's standard materials. Preference will be given to exterior surfaces of vinyl, metal or paint free siding. The colors will be selected by the Government from the manufacturer's standard range; HEATING AND VENTILATING: The heating shall be central propane heating system. OTHER SYSTEMS: The water heater (minimum 40 gal.) and kitchen range shall be propane. Cooling system shall be evaporative type. 220 volt dryer hookup in utility room with utility sink. Lighted wall switch in utility room. The electrical service shall be 200 amperes; VERMIN PROOFING: The bottom of the floor system shall be covered with an appropriate material and sealed to prevent the entrance of rodents and insects; DATA PLATE: The data plate shall include the roof live load in psf, and the R-values for the floor walls, and ceiling; APPLIANCES: Fire Safety, Plumbing, Heat Producing Equipment, Electrical Equipment and Installations shall be listed or labeled by an approved testing or listing agency; The electrical appliances to be included are the following: clothes washing machine, clothes dryer, 40 gal or larger water heater, range with oven, dishwasher, disposal in sink and 18 cu. ft. or larger refrigerator. All appliances shall be the same color, to be selected by the Government from the manufacturer's standard range; KITCHEN: Full kitchen with wood base and wall cabinets. Counter tops shall be plastic laminate. A double bowl stainless steel sink shall be provided with disposal, range hood with fan (external venting) and light, pantry storage, window over sink. BEDROOMS: Each modular home shall have 4 equal sized bedrooms, two located at each end of the unit; BATHROOMS: Two bathrooms (equal sized if possible) per modular home. Each bathroom shall have one full size standard tub with shower. Provide a tank type toilet, lavatory, base cabinet, and wall mounted medicine cabinet with mirrored door above the lavatory. All fixtures shall be the same color, to be selected by the Government from the manufacturer's standard range. Shall be approximately equal in size and orientated to provide use for two bedrooms per bathroom; ACCESSIBILITY: As a minimum one access door, one bedroom, one bathroom, all hallways, the kitchen, and dining room shall meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for access; INSTALLATION: The modular homes shall be set up on an existing pad. All utility connections (sewer, water (copper pipe only), electric, and phone)) shall be complete and functional. The homes shall be adequately anchored to the pad as needed (example: 4 auger type anchors fastened with steel straps and tensioned). Surfaces shall be cleaned of foreign matter with cleansing agents suitable for the surfaces on which they are used; WARRANTIES: Supplies or services furnished under this contract shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties the Contractor gives to any customer for such supplies or services. The Contractor shall require all warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government; SUBMITTALS: The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer the following submittals: 3 copies of the following: proposed floor plans for each mobile home, list of equipment and appliances to be furnished and installed, color samples for the appliances, fixtures and interior/exterior finishes. Submittals shall be either blue line or black line prints on a white background; DELIVERY: The successful offeror shall notify the Contracting Officer 5 working days prior to scheduled delivery of the modular crew quarters. The approximate delivery and installation date for the homes is October 2001. Upon completion of this work the modular crew quarters shall be fully operational and accessible to the government. Setup of each modular crew quarter shall comply with all applicable City, State, County and Local Codes. Delivery shall be F.O.B Destination, Springerville and Alpine, Arizona with inspection/acceptance at destination. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial and FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Offerors must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. This acquisition will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(c), the provisions the Government will award this solicitation will result from the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) price; (2) Home Requirements(Insulation, flooring, windows, warranties, exterior surface, appliances); (3) Home Floor Plans/Orientation (Bedrooms/bathroom orientation, utilities, hook-ups, accessibility); (4) Quality (Appearance, years of experience, longevity, warranty period, construction materials). Price will be considered approximately equal to factors 2, 3, and 4 in importance. The offeror may obtain all FAR regulations referred to in this synopsis at http://www.arnet.gov/far/. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (Cage) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required timeframe will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. The written quotes and the above required information must be received on or before September 7, 2001at 4:30 PM local time to USDA Forest Service, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, PO Box 640, 309 South Mountain Ave., Springerville, AZ 85938 or faxed ATTN: RKI Cole, 520/333-6357.

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