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55 -- REDWOOD POSTS SOL RQ8000-99-027 DUE 091099 POC Theresa Fisher (415) 427-1331, FAX (415) 744-4043 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, theresa_fisher@nps.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotations (RFQ) and the solicitation number is RQ8000-99-027. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This is a small business set-aside acquisition. The standard industrial classification code is 2421 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. ITEM 01: 1400 EA Redwood Construction Heart grade rough posts 4"x6"x8'; ITEM 02: 140 EA Redwood Construction Heart grade rough posts 4"x4"x8'; ITEM 03: 6 EA Redwood Construction Heart grade rough posts 10"x10"x10'; ITEM 4: 30 EA Redwood Construction Heart grade rough posts 4"x4"x16'-6". NOTE: Because of the large size of this order, it is expected that the Redwood will be cut and shipped in a green or unseasoned condition. To ensure proper seasoning over the winter and spring, and to prevent warping and checking, Contractor must package Redwood posts as noted below. Contractor may use an alternate method of packaging with the approval of the Contracting Officer. SPECIFICATIONS FOR REDWOOD: All Redwood shall be endorsed by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). All Redwood shall meet or exceed the grade requirements for Construction Heart grade as described in the latest edition of the Standard Specifications for Grades of California Redwood Lumber. All Redwood shall be Free of Heart Center (FOHC). All Redwood shall be rough sawn to the full dimension specified if available. If full dimension is not available, then it is to be as full sawn as available. All Redwood posts shall have both ends cut squarely. After cutting to size, ends of redwood posts shall be sealed to control moisture loss and prevent warping and checking. Ends may be sealed with latex stain or paint that matches the color of the redwood. Contractor may substitute paraffin or another product made specifically for the purpose of sealing the ends of lumber, such as Anchor Seal, provided that the product is clear in color and can withstand freezing temperatures. Only the ends of posts shall be coated with sealer. The redwood posts are to be used in the rehabilitation of an historic fence and will be installed rough sawn as they arrive from the mill, without any further milling or planing. Care must be taken in applying the sealer so that no sealer is applied to the sides of the posts. After cutting, all Redwood is to be sticker stacked as noted below to prevent warping and twisting. There are no requirements for moisture content. REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGING REDWOOD FOR SHIPPING: Redwood posts are to be shipped in sticker stacked bundles not to exceed 1500 pounds in weight. Bundles shall be constructed to allow handling by a forklift and storage on level ground. Redwood posts shall be stacked in layers with 1x2 or 1x3 sticker lath of a uniform thickness separating each layer of posts. Posts on each layer shall be laid tightly against each other, and shall also be aligned vertically. Stickers shall be placed approximately 12" from the ends of posts and spaced uniformly, with a maximum of 24" between stickers. Bundles of sticker stacked posts shall be banded with flat metal straps aligned with the stickers. The metal straps shall be tight and flat against the redwood to prevent shifting during shipping and warping or twisting during seasoning. Redwood shall be protected from crushing by the metal straps, including the use of suitable protection at corners. DELIVERY AND UNLOADING ON SITE: Redwood shall be delivered to the Auditorium area of Manzanar National Historic Site (the Park) which is located on the west side of US Highway 395 approximately 5 miles south of Independence, California. Contractor must coordinate delivery with the Park Superintendent, Ross Hopkins, at least two weeks prior to the actual delivery date. Telephone Number at the Park office is (760) 878-2932, or (760) 878-2031. Redwood shall be delivered FOB destination during the month of October 1999. Redwood bundles shall be placed in a location near auditorium, as designated by the Park Superintendent. Contractor shall provide all equipment and supplies, including a forklift, to off-load and stack Redwood at the delivery site. Redwood bundles shall be shimmed to level on the site to prevent shifting or warping during seasoning. Stacked bundles shall be aligned vertically and horizontally with supporting bundles. The provision at FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is applicable to this acquisition with specific evaluation criteria being (i) technical capability of the items offered, (ii) price. Evaluation factor other than price is equal in relative importanceto price. All offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.213-3, Offer Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. Those firms not in possession of the provision in full text may contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you. Also, full text of clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at the following address: http://www.arnet.gov/far. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. The following additional clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies; and 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Other than Central Contractor Registration. All questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to Theresa Fisher at (415) 744-4043 by 9/3/99. Quotations are due by 5:00PM PDT 9/10/99. Facsimile quotations are acceptable. No oral quotations will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a Posted 08/21/99 (W-SN370821). (0233)

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