Description
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. The solicitation number is RFQ-41207-012-8 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This acquisition is a total small business set-aside.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Federal Medical Center located at 22110 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55604, is requesting quotes for Fencing Materials. All prices must be quoted FOB Destination. Delivery is required within 45 days of award..

Specifications for fencing material :

-END, CORNER AND PULL POSTS-- Sch. 40 minimum, ASTM F1083.
-For Perimeter Security Fence and Internal Control Fence--No. 9 gauge steel wires, 50 mm (2") mesh, with top selvage twisted and barbed and bottom selvage twisted and barbed meeting or exceeding the requirements of FGD RR-F-00191/1. Fabric shall be a steel fabric with an aluminum coating prior to weaving. The aluminum coating finish conforms to requirements of ASTM A491. The aluminum coating provided is a minimum of 122 g/m2 (0.40 oz/ft2) of wire surface. 25-year written warranty against failure due to rust or corrosion.
-MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS--Tie wires shall be produced from a 9-gauge steel core wire with aluminum coating (122 g aluminum per square meter)
Tension and Brace Bands: All bands shall be beveled 12-gauge galvanized steel. Galvanized coating shall meet specification ASTM A123.
-INTERNAL FENCE (CONTROL FENCE)--ASTM F 1043 shall be referenced for chain link fence pipe
-GATE POSTS: For nominal gate width as follows--Over 1.8 m (6') to 3.7 m (12'), minimum 102 mm (4") O.D. Sch. 40 pipe FINISH FOR FRAMEWORK AND APPURTENANCES

A. Galvanized finish with not less than minimum weight of zinc per square meter complying with the following:

1. Pipe:
a. ASTM F 1043 and ASTM F1083, 610 g/m2 (2 oz/ft2) zinc for Steel Pipe Grade A
b. ASTM F1043 for Steel Pipe Grade B, see section FRAMEWORK below.
2. Hardware and Accessories: Galvanizing per ASTM A153 (zinc weight per Table I).
3. Wire: ASTM A392, Class 2, 610 g/m2 (2 oz/ft2) zinc.
4. Steel Parts and Fittings: Galvanized per ASTM A123.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS:

QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
6 21' X 6.625 SCH 40 GALV. GATE POLES
16 21' X 4" SCH 40 GALV. POSTS
25 21' X 1.875 GALV. PIPE
26 2.875 GALV. POLES
16 29' X 8.625 SCH 40 END/PULL POSTS, GALV.
26 29' X 6.625 SCH 40 INTERMEDIATE POSTS, GALV.
86 21' X 1.66 GALV. RAIL
32 GALV. RAIL ENDS 4"
2 GALV. CAPS FOR 6.625
16 GALV. CAPS FOR 4"
25 GALV. CAPS FOR 1.875
16 GALV. CAPS FOR 8.625
24 GALV. TENSION BANDS FOR 6.625
228 GALV. TENSION BANDS FOR 4"
360 GALV. TENSION BANDS FOR 8.625
10 GALV. BRACE BANDS FOR 6.625
9 GALV. BRACE BANDS FOR 2.875
76 GALV. BRACE BANDS FOR 8.625
50 GALV. BRACE BANDS FOR 4"
2 GALV. LOOP CAPS FOR 1.875
16 GALV. LOOP CAPS FOR 2.875
26 GALV. LOOP CAPS FOR 6.625
72 GALV. 12' TENSION BARS
13 GALV. 11' TRUSS RODS
13 GALV. TRUSS ROD TIGHTENER
21 GALV. END CUPS
78 GALV. LINE RAIL CLAMPS FOR 6.625
60 GALV. LINE RAIL CLAMPS FOR 2.875
32 GALV. RAIL ENDS FOR 1.66
257 GALV. NUTS/BOLTS FOR 4" BRACE BANDS
76 GALV. NUTS/BOLTS FOR 8.625 BRACE BANDS
96 GALV. NUTS/BOLTS FOR 4" TENSION BANDS
360 GALV. NUTS/BOLTS FOR 8.625 TENSION BANDS
30 GALV. NUTS/BOLTS FOR 2.875 LINE RAIL CLAMP
78 GALV. NUTS/BOLTS FOR 6.625 LINE RAIL CLAMP
60 GALV. NUTS/BOLTS FOR LINE RAIL CLAMP
950 FT GALV. 12' X 9ga. 2" FENCE
9 BULLDOG INDUSTRIAL HINGE FOR 6.625
6 BULLDOG INDUSTRIAL HINGE FOR 4"
10 BULLDOG INDUSTRIAL HINGE FOR 8.625
1 INDUSTRIAL DOUBLE DRIVE GATE LATCHES
5000 FT 9 GA. STEEL/GALV TIE WIRE

EVALUATION FACTORS:

The Government intends to make a single award to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer.

CONTRACT CLAUSES AND SOLICITATION PROVISIONS:

[52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)] [52-212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JAN 2005)] [52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JAN 2005)] [52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (OCT 2003)] [52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (JAN 2005)] [52-203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government] [52-219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003)] [52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004)] [52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUN 2004)] [52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)] [52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002)] [52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001)] [52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Worker with Disabilities (JUN 1998)]
[52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001)] [52.225-1 Buy American Act - Supplies (JUN 2003)] [52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JAN 2004)] [52.225-15 Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (FEB 2000)] [52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)] [52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996)] [52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)]

ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE PRIOR TO RECEIVING ANY AWARD. Information concerning CCR requirements can be accessed at http://www.ccr.gov. All responsible sources along with any Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit quotes equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.

SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS:

Vendors will be required to submit the following information on company letterhead or business stationary directly to the Contracting Officer: 1) The Request for Quote Number (RFQ-41207-012-8); 2) Schedule of Items with Pricing; 3) Contractor DUNS Number and Taxpayer Identification Number; 4) A complete copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (March 2005); 5.) Quotes must be received at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Medical Center, 2110 East Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904 no later than 2:00pm local time on Thursday, April 24, 2008. Written quotes will be accepted by mail or hand-carried delivery.

Mailed or Hand-carried Quotes must be delivered to the attention of Andrew J. Bianco, Contract Specialist at the address shown. The official point of receipt for hand-carried quotes will be at the Front Lobby of the address listed above. Please give written advanced notice to Contracting Officer prior to hand-carrying quotes to accommodate access to secured base.

Any questions regarding this requirement may be directed in writing to Andrew J. Bianco, Contract Specialist at the email address listed below.

 

 

Line item number four should read:

21' 2.875 GALV. POLES



Quotes must be received by Thursday, April 24, 2008. .