Bureau of Reclamation, Contracts Group, 1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83706-1234

48 -- MOTOR OPERATED ACTUATORS, FURNISH AND INSTALL SOL 00SQ100330 DUE 083100 POC Robert Milette, 208 378-5110 E-MAIL: click here to contact the purchasing agent via e-mail, rmilette@pn.usbr.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented in accordance with the format included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quotes (RFQ) is being issued as 00SQ100330. Quotes are due August 31, 2000, Noon, MST. The RFQ incorporates revisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19. This is a full and open competitive acquisition . The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) for wholesale trade is 5085 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. The SIC code for manufacturing is 3491 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Bureau of Reclamation, PN Region, Boise, Idaho, has a requirement for replacement of two sluice gate actuators at Easton Dam located at latitude 47 15' N, longitude 121 11' W, on the Yakima River near the town of Easton, Kittitas County, WA. From Exit 70 of Interstate 90, take the south side frontage road to Easton State Park. From the "Stop" sign inside the park entrance go straight through the yellow gate to the dam. CLIN 001 Actuator, motor operated, 2 ea., equal to or better than Limitorque L120-420 230-60-3. Salient characteristics for these actuators are: Directly mountable on valve stem (bevel gears not acceptable), 230 vac 60 hz 3 phase motor, integral reversing starter, control transformer, adjustable torque limiting switches, control station with locking cover for local/remote operation, additive handwheel gearing with rim pull to be less than 80 lbs, clear plastic stem cover, continuous 4-20mA position feedback, lifting lugs, Factory Mutual (FM) or other approved agency label; CLIN 002 Actuator drive nut, machined to fit existing valve stem, 2 ea; CLIN 003 Adaptor plate fabricated for actuator pedestal/actuator gearhead interface, 2 ea; CLIN 004 Installation of actuators, estimated number of hours and hourly rate. Shipping FOB destination. The existing actuators, designed in 1927 and installed in 1929, have come to the end of their life expectancy. Left bank operator can only be moved approximately six inches at a time until the motor overloads will trip. The existing actuators do not have torque control limits nor are they capable of producing a 4-20ma position indication required for the automation flow controls of Easton Dam. The Government anticipates holding two separate organized site visits on Tuesday, 08/22/00, the first at 10:00 AM, PDT, and the second at 1:00 PM, PDT. Quoters are encouraged and expected to visit the site before submitting a quote to assure that they are fully aware of the location of the work, the conditions under which the work must be done, the accessibility of the site, and other conditions which will affect their price. In the evaluation of potential quoters for award, failure to visit the site will be considered to reflect adversely on a quoter's understanding of the work, and award to that quoter will be considered to pose a higher risk to the Government. Copies of drawings relevant to the actuator replacement will be available at the site. Notify Robert Milette at 208 378-5110 of which organized site visit you plan to attend. Minimum Requirements: Quoters will be required to supply and install two each motor operated actuators (per CLIN 001 thru 004) for direct replacement of existing right and left bank electric spur gear operators mounted to 4'9" X 6'0" sluice gate valves. Contractor Requirements, pre-award: (1) Site visit encouraged. (2) Quoter must be Factory Authorized Service Center for actuator manufacturer. (3) Submit engineering calculations for sizing: (a) High head is to be based upon El. 2184.5; (b) Motor characteristics Full Load Amperage (FLA), Locked Rotor Amperage (LRA), and Horsepower (HP) at 230/60/3 phase; (c) Break away and running load calculations; (d) Estimated actuator operating time full travel in one direction. (4) Submit tentative installation schedule with quote showing number of personnel and proposed work hours (see CLIN 004). Include a sample daily time sheet for review by the Government representative. (5) Submit United States Longshore and Harborworker (USL&H) Insurance Certificate with quote to show coverage in force from time of quote through performance period per State of Washington Department of Labor & Industries requirements for working over water. (6) Quote must include price schedule for CLIN's 001 004. Contractor requirements, post-award: (1) Furnish torch and tools for removal of existing actuators. (2) Reuse existing actuator pedestal ref. USRS drawing #23239. (2) Submit daily time sheets to Government representative for approval. (3) Following installation, demonstrate proper actuator operation according to specifications to include amperage reading, monitoring of 4-20ma feedback, and verification of operating times to the satisfaction of government representative. (4) Complete all work and operational demonstration by March 30, 2001. GovernmentSupplied Requirements: (1) Crane and operator. (2) Electrician and all electrical material required for all electrical connection. (3) Lubricant removal from existing actuators and oil containment. (4) Two mechanics to assist contractor in the removal of existing actuators, reassemble as required for transportation by Government, and installation of new actuators. (5) 185 cfm air compressor. The following FAR provisions and contract clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (August 1999) Deviation; 52-211.18 Variation is Estimated Quantity (April 1984); 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Mar 2000); 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Feb 2000); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 1999); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (August 2000). NOTE: FAR Provision 52.212-3 must be completed and returned with your quote. To request a copy, contact Robert Milette at 208-378-5110, fax 208-378-5108. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.212-2 award will be based on the best value to the Government. We will evaluate quotes based on the following: (1) Quoter must be a Factory Authorized Service Center for the manufacturer of the proposed actuators; (2) USL&H Insurance Certificate submitted with quote; (3) Quoter's understanding of the job; (4) Completeness and accuracy of engineering calculations; (5) Degree of risk to the Government posed by an award to the quoter; (6) Delivery date; (7) Warranty term and coverage; (8) Price. FAR clause 52.212-5 paragraph (b) is tailored to incorporate the following clauses: 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.225-1 Buy American Act Balance of Payments Program Supplies; and 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other than Central Contractor Registration. Quotes are to be submitted to Robert Milette by fax at 208 378-5108 with original to follow by mail to Pacific Northwest Regional Office, Bureau of Reclamation, 1150 N. Curtis Rd., Ste. 100, Boise, ID 83706-1234. See Numbered Note #1. Posted 08/10/00 (W-SN484407). (0223)

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