Landscape Vegetation and Grounds Maintenance(PXAO)
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 140R3019Q0035
Landscape Vegetation and Grounds Maintenance Services at the Phoenix Area Office (PXAO) - Option Year
(i) 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.
(ii) To facilitate electronic quote submissions through FedBizOpps, an RFQ (140R3019Q0035) is being issued subsequent to this combined solicitation/synopsis.
(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular number 2019-01, dated 01/22/2019.
(iv) This requirement is 100 percent set aside for Small Businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is: 561730, Landscaping Services. The small business size standard for NAICS Code 561730 is $7.5 million.
(v) Landscape Vegetation and Grounds Maintenance Services, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Attachment 1 - PWS provides a more detailed description of the requirement and is attached to the RFQ at FedConnect.net (public opportunity reference number 140R3019Q0035).
Please fill out Attachment 2 - Price Schedule, which requests the annual fee for Landscape Vegetation and Grounds Maintenance Services and any applicable labor rates for Emergency Maintenance, for 1 base year (Schedule 1) and four option years (Schedules 2 through 5).
*A site visit will be held on 03/28/2019. See details at the bottom of this notice.
(vi) The Bureau of Reclamation has a requirement for a contractor to deliver all piping materials as listed in Attachment 1 - Specifications.
(vii) Performance will begin on or about May 1, 2019 and may continue for up to five (5) years, if all options are exercised. All work will be performed at the Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office, 6150 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale, AZ 85306.
The following clauses and provisions are applicable to this commercial item acquisition:
(viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. This addendum replaces the term "offer" with "quote" within the provision at 52.212-1.
(ix) FAR provision 52.212-2, EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS.
Determination of award will be based on the lowest-priced responsive quote from a responsible offeror.
(x) FAR provision 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS.
Offerors are advised include with their offer, a completed copy of the provision 52.212-03, or indicate completion of the provision online. Offerors may complete the annual representations and certifications online at https://www.sam.gov/.
(xi) FAR clause 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS.
(xii) FAR clause 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS.
The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable to the acquisition:
52.204-10, REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2018)
52.209-6, PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015)
52.219-6, NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2011)
52.219-13, NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE OF ORDERS (NOV 2011)
52.219-28, POST AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (JUL 2013)
52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (JUNE 2003)
52.222-19, CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2018)
52.222-21, PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)
52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEPT 2016)
52.222-36, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JULY 2014)
52.222-50, COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (JAN 2019)
52.223-18, ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011)
52.223-20, AEROSOLS (JUN 2016)
52.223-21, FOAMS (JUN 2016)
52.225-13, RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUNE 2008)
52.232-33, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)
52.222-41, SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (AUG 2018)
WAGE DETERMINATION NO. 2015-5469, REVISION NO. 9, DATE OF REVISION 12/26/2018 (SEE ATTACHMENT 3 - WAGE DETERMINATION).
52.222-42, STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)
THIS STATEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. IT IS NOT A WAGE DETERMINATION. LABORER; WG-3; MONETARY WAGE - $15.65/HR; FRINGE BENEFITS - 19%, INCLUDES PAID HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS, RETIREMENT BENEFITS, VACATION PAY, AND SICK LEAVE PAY.
52.222-55, MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 (MAR 2016)
52.222-62, PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 (JAN 2017)
52.226-6, PROMOTING EXCESS FOOD DONATION TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (MAY 2014)
(xiii) Additional contract requirements include the following clauses and provisions:
52.203-18, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017)
52.204-7, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)
52.204-13, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENACE (OCT 2018)
52.204-16, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016)
52.204-18, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016)
52.204-23, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (JUL 2018)
52.217-8, OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)
52.217-9, OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)
52.223-2, AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (SEP 2013)
52.225-25, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN-REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATION (OCT 2015)
52.232-40, PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)
52.233-4, APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)
52.242-15, STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)
52.252-1, SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
1452.215-71, USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROPOSAL INFORMATION--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (APR 1984)
1452.222-80, NOTICE OF APPLICABILITY - COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES - CHILD LABOR - BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (JAN 2004)
1425.223-82, PROTECTING FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC FROM EXPOSURE TO TOBACCO SMOKE IN THE FEDERAL WORKPLACE--BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (DEC 2009)
1452.225-82, NOTICE OF WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT EVALUATIONS--BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (MAY 2005)
1452.237-80, SECURITY REQUIREMENTS--BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (FEB 2017)
DOI-AAAP-0028, ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS-INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (APR 2013)
(xiv) Not applicable
(xv) All questions shall be submitted via email to jschilke@usbr.gov no later than April 2, 2019, by 4:30 P.M., PT.
Quotes are due April 9, 2019, by 4:30 P.M., PT. Responsible offerors are requested to submit a quote for this requirement. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to jschilke@usbr.gov or through FedBizOpps with a copy of the quote e-mailed concurrently.
(xvi) The Point of Contact for this solicitation is Ms. Jennalyn Schilke. She may be reached via e-mail at jschilke@usbr.gov, or by phone at 702-293-8030.
SITE VISIT: A site visit will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at 11:00 A.M, MST. Please contact Ms. Jennalyn Schilke, via e-mail at JSchilke@usbr.gov, by COB March 26, 2019, if you plan to attend. All attendees shall meet at 6150 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale, AZ 85306. It is strongly encouraged that any prospective offerors attend the site visit.
Schilke, Jennalyn
