Combine Solicitation – Landscape and groundskeeping services

Notice Type: Combine Solicitation

Posted Date: 08-OCT-14

Office Address: Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Research Service; Western Business Service Center

Subject: Landscape and groundskeeping services

Classification Code: S - Utilities and housekeeping services

Solicitation Number: AG-32SD-P-15-0001

Contact: Louise L. Snitz, Phone 510-559-6022, Fax 510-559-6023, Email louise.snitz@ars.usda.gov - Sheri Eiri, Purchasing Agent, Phone 520-316-6314, Email sheri.eiri@ars.usda.gov

Setaside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small BusinessService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Place of Performance (address): 21881 N. Cordon Lane,Maricopa, AZ

Place of Performance (zipcode): 95239

Place of Performance Country: US

Description: Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Research Service

Western Business Service Center

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. (ii) The solicitation number is AG-32SD-S-15-0001 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. (iv) This solicitation set-aside for service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses and the associated NAICS code is 561730; the small business standard is $7.0 million average annual receipts. (v) The contract line items are: BASE YEAR, 01 Dec 2014 - 30 Nov 2015: $______/month x 12 months = $__________ OPTION YEAR ONE, 01 Dec 2015 - 30 Nov 2016: $_______/month x 12 months = $__________ OPTION YEAR TWO, 01 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2017: $_______/month x 12 months = $___________ OPTION YEAR THREE, 01 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2018: $_______/month x 12 months = $___________ OPTION YEAR FOUR, 01 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2019: $________/month x 12 months = $____________ (vi) Description of requirement: Landscaping services to maintain approximately 75,000 square feet of graveled areas with various types of desert vegetation, including desert trees, 6 fig palms, cacti and groundcover, with primary focus on parking lot clean-up, weed control and tree trimming. Performance-based requirements in that Contractor shall determine how to best provide service to keep the vegetation healthy and the grounds visually appealing and professionally manicured. The contractor shall provide management, supervision, manpower, equipment and supplies necessary to provide such landscaping services, to: * Maintain granite around buildings and landscaping: Keep free of debris. * Prune and trim all trees, including 6 large Fig Palm trees, various other plantings and groundcover to restrict height and size, keep properly shaped and cleared from buildings, as directed by the Facilities Manager. Prune in order to develop the natural branching structure. Thin branch growth, as needed, to provide for free air circulation through the remaining limbs and branches. Apply wound paint to pruned branches greater than 1/2" diameter. * Remove broken branches, leaves, blossoms and other debris from around and under cactus, ground cover and trees, and granite areas on the same day as pruned. * Spray the entire property with pre-emergent twice per year, excluding the greenhouse areas. Provide one week advance notice for such spraying and include yellow dye in it, for visual confirmation of work. * Remove weeds in sidewalks, cracks in the asphalt and all other vegetation-free areas. Dig out and/or spray weeds, including weeds in groundcover. If spraying, remove dead weeds at the next visit. * Inspect health of vegetation and report any decline to the Facilities Manager. Remove dead or dying plants as directed by Facilities Manager. * Maintain and repair drip system, as needed. Repair all damages. Program automatic controller, as needed, for the most efficient watering schedule as well as the vegetations' seasonal watering needs. Contract administration: Provide a schedule to the Facilities Manager for regular landscaping visits with 10 days of contract award. Occasionally, special needs will require schedule change, such as in anticipation of special visitors. Facilities Manager will provide 1 week advance notification of requested schedule changes. Site Visit: Thursday, October 21, 2014, at 9:00 am the USDA, Agriculture Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area (PWA) Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center located at 21881 N. Cordon Lane, Maricopa, AZ. All prospective offerors shall register and meet in the main lobby. Point of contact for site visit is Harry Gardner, Facilities Supervisor, 520-316-6306, harry.gardner@ars.usda.gov Attendance is recommended. Quote Documents: Provide via e-mail attachment: 1. Quote on company letterhead detailing service and prices per item (v) above, valid for 60 days. 2. DUNS number so that Gov't may verify your registration www.sam.gov including Reps & Certs section 3. At least 3-5 references (Government references preferred) within the past 4 years, for similar services with accurate and current email and phone numbers. Provide location, duration and contract value, and whether you were prime or subcontractor. (vii) Delivery and acceptance of services shall be weekly at USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Pacific West Area, Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center, 21881 N Cordon Lane, Maricopa, AZ. (viii) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the evaluation factors, are price, experience, and past performance. Award will be made to the offeror that can provide the best value to the Government. (ix) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. (x) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act; 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Message While Driving; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965; 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated into this solicitation: 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; 52.228-11, Insurance--Work on a Government Installation; and 452.228-71, Insurance Coverage. The full text of all clauses and provisions are available at www.acqnet.gov (xi) The attached Wage Determinations No. 2005-2023, Rev. No. 18, dated 07/25/2014, is applicable. (xii) All offers must be received by COB 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight time Tuesday, October 28, 2014 to Louise Snitz, at louise.snitz@ars.usda.gov. contact Sheri Eiri at (520) 316-6314, sheri.eiri@ars.usda.gov If you have questions regarding this solicitation.

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