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F -- REMOVE DISEASED, DYING DEAD AND DAMAGED TREES, VEGETATION DEBRIS, GRIND TREE STUMPS, BACKFILL AND SEED OVER RESULTING HOLES. SOL F4561398Q0830 DUE 092598 POC Jeff Chronister, Contracting Specialist, 509-247-2232, Laurie Whelan, Contracting Officer, 509-247-3859 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. Solicitation F4561398Q0830 is issued as a request for quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-5. Standard Industrial Code is 0783. Small business size standard is $5M. This is a small business set-aside. Provide all personnel, equipment, tools, material, supplies, supervision, and all other items and services necessary to remove approximately 368 diseased, dying dead and damaged trees and approximately 95 pre existing stumps. This contract will remove vegetation debris, grind tree stumps, backfill and seed over resulting holes. For the purpose of this contract Military Family Housing (MFH) area is the Geiger Heights MFH. Proposals shall be submitted lump sum. Quotes may be faxed to SSgt Jeff Chronister at (509) 247-2073 or mailed to the above address. For a complete set of specifications and drawings, contact SSgt Chronister at (509) 247-2232 or fax request at the number above. Anticipated award date is 28 Sep 98. Total performance period is 56 days. Working hours are weekdays, 0800 to 1700, excluding federal holidays. Site visit is tentatively set for 1:30 PM on 16 Sep 98. Numbered Note 1 applies. The provisions of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications (Jan 1997) applies to this acquisition. A completed-signed copy of this provision shalll be submitted with any quotation. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions (Apr 1998) applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jun 1998) applies to this acquisition; under para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 USC 4212), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 USC 793), FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212); under para (c), the following clauses are incorporated: FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 as amended (41 USC 251), FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal hires (29 USC 206and 41 USC 351); Equivalent Rate applicable to this acquisition is WG5042-7 Tree Trimmer / Remover, $14.03 per hour plus or minus 30% fringe benefits. Offers are due by 25 Sep 98 NLT 4:00 PM. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilized.***** Posted 09/02/98 (W-SN245111). (0245)

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