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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 20, 2004 FBO #0998
SOLICITATION NOTICE

Z -- Janitorial Services for U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Stations to be perfomed in various locations in Upstate New York.

Notice Date: 8/18/2004
Notice Type: Solicitation Notice
NAICS: 561720 — Janitorial Services
Contracting Office: US Army Engineer District, New York, CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0090
ZIP Code: 10278-0090
Solicitation Number: W912DS-04-T-0059
Response Due: 8/27/2004
Archive Date: 10/26/2004
Point of Contact: Myrlande Lee, 212-264-6707
E-Mail Address: Email your questions to US Army Engineer District, New York
(myrlande.lee@usace.army.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, and supplemental information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912DS-04-T-0059 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures specified in Part 13 of t he Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The associated NAICS code is 561720 and the small business size standard is 14 million dollars. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication . Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small business concerns. All responsible small businesses may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered. The Request for Quotation that will be evaluated based on price with award being made to the lowest responsible offeror. All items pertaining to this solicitation are referenced in addendum 1 through 4. Addendum 1: Price Schedule Addendum 2: Specifications Addendum 3: Representation and Certification Addendum 4: Wage Determination Background Investigations Local Background Checks Most, if not all, Police agencies can provide an individual a document, commonly called a Letter of Good Conduct, that indicates whether they have a criminal record in a particular jurisdiction. An individual could go to the po lice department in the town/county where they reside and simply request the document. Other Background Checks There are any number of private companies that conduct pre-employment criminal background checks for employers. This type of check requires the full name of the applicant, social security number, date of birth, and applicants ad dress. In some locations a signed release is also required from the applicant. Non-US Citizen The Department of Homeland Security has a pilot program that employers can join, at no fee, that allows them to conduct a social security verification check and an immigration check on an alien employee. The program is currently available to employers in six States to include New York. For more information, please contact the Department of Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program at 1-888-464-4210 The contractor will be required to provide identification cards to their employees who will provide services in recruiting offices. These identification cards should include as a minimum, the name of the company, a clear legible employee photograph at lea st one by one and a quarter (1 ?) inches, the employees name, signature, date of birth, eye color, sex, height, weight, and the signature, date and phone number of the company representative issuing the card. The identification card should be made tamper proof by laminating it in plastic. The employee will maintain the card on their person and present it to government officials when requested. The following provisions apply to this solicitation. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, shall not apply to this acquisition. Award shall be based on lowest price. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Ce rtifications-Commercial Items (the Contractor shall return a completed copy of this provision with its quotation) A copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far. The following clauses apply to this solicitation. 52.212-4, Contract T erms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition. 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontracto r Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965; Wage Determinations applicable to this solicitation are available in addendum I; 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certa in Foreign purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. The DFAR clauses at 252.204-7004, Requires Central Contractor Registration, to be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov The clause at 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense acquisitions of commercial items applies to this acquisition. The following clause identified at paragraph b of the clause is considered checked and is applicable to this acquisitio n. 52.203-3 Gratuities. The following additional DFARs clauses apply to this acquisition. 252.225-7001, Buy America Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.225-7012, Preference for certain Domestic Commodities and 252.204.7004, Required Central Contrac tor Registration. Quotations are due at the US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, CENAN-CT 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1843 New York, NY 10278-0090 no later than 4:00 PM local time, 27 August 2004. Faxed quotes are acceptable. The assigned Specialis t is Myrlande Lee. Myrlande Lee may be reached at Phone: 212-264-4863/6707 DSN: 796-4863/6707 Fax: 212-264-3013 DSN 796-3013 myrlande.lee@usace.army.mil
Place of Performance: Address: US Army Engineer District, New York CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, New York NY; Zip Code: 10278-0090; Country: US
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