Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

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 announce... 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 (offers) are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 6923G521Q0250 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses accompanying this solicitation are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-03. This is a total small business set aside. Descriptions of Requirement: The St. Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) requires the services of one (1) crane operator for the winter maintenance period. The services shall start on or about January 11th, 2021 and be required through on or about March 15th, 2020. Services will be required into the month of March 2020, and the end of the service date may change. SLSDC will make every effort to give the contractor two weeks’ notice regarding termination of services.The Contract will be issued with a Not to Exceed amount that is expected to be approximately $50,000.00. The crane operators schedule will be dictated by the work schedule of the Heavy Equipment Branch and may not be required to report to work every day. The operator assigned to perform this work will be operating Government-owned cranes and other heavy equipment. The Government will be “held harmless” for any claim All work will be performed at Corporation property, located in Massena, NY. The contractor will report every duty day to SLSDC Maintenance Base, 251 Fregoe Road, Massena, NY 13662. The contractor will then be dispatched to Corporation facilities based on the requirements for the work day. The crane operator will follow the 5/4/9 work schedule, as described within this solicitation. Offerors submittals shall include: Proof of a New York State Class “A” Crane License and a minimum of a New York State Class “B” Driver’s license is required to perform this work. Operators assigned to perform this work shall submit documentation supporting these requirements. If the offeror cannot identify the individual(s) who will perform this work before proposals are due, they must provide a statement acknowledging the documentation will be provided before any formal award is offered by SLSDC. At least one (1) references for work with similar requirements shall be provided and shall include point of contact information (i.e. names, addresses and telephone numbers). A statement demonstrating that the proposed operator(s) shall be able to respond to mission critical overtime requirements within 90 minutes. (If the operator is offered overtime and accepts, he/she must be able to be on the job site within 90 minutes). A completed price quote on the format provided as an attachment. After notification of award, the contractor will supply SLSDC with proof of appropriate liability insurance and worker’s compensation. Clarification of the 5/4/9 work schedule: During the first week of a two week pay period, SLSDC personnel work Monday through Thursday, 6:30 am to 4:00 pm. (A 9-hour day). On Friday of that week, employees work from 6:30 am through 3:00 pm. (An 8-hour day). The ensuing week, employees work Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM through 4:00 PM, and then have Friday off. This creates a 3-day weekend for employees every two weeks. A half hour unpaid lunch break is observed during every work day. Straight time rates will be paid during the regular work hours listed above. Overtime rates will be paid if the operator is asked and agrees to stay beyond the regularly schedule work hours. Overtime rates will be observed if the operator is asked and agrees work on any regularly scheduled day off. Sunday/Federal Holiday rates will be paid as applicable. *The offeror shall include any travel costs and/or additional expenses into their hourly rates, if applicable. The crane operator shall be a resident of the local commuting area and must be able to respond to emergency needs with as little as 90 minutes of notice. Evaluation of Offers: In accordance with FAR 15.101-2, offers will be evaluated using the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. SLSDC intends to award to the offeror whose proposal demonstrates the capability to accomplish this work (by evaluating prior references/past performance and licenses) and offers the lowest hourly rates for regular, overtime, Saturday and Sunday/Holiday pay. The Government intends to award a Firm, Fixed Price Labor Hours Contract. The contractor will only be paid for work that is completed and approved by SLSDC. SLSDC intends to make the award without holding discussions with offerors. Award will be made to a responsible offeror based on the LPTA source selection process. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Provision 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference applies to this procurement. Offerors are required to include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer if they have not completed their certifications and representations on the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. The offers must have an active SAM registration to be considered eligible for award. FAR clause, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses contained within clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements; 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting; 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities; 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders; 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 -- Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management; 52.222-17 Non-displacement of Qualified Workers; 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards; 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (this clause is in full text below); 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658, 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; Other applicable FAR provisions and clauses incorporated by reference in accordance with; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference and 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference include: 52.204-7, System for Award Management; 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporation Representation; 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance; 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. The below statement of indemnity also applies to this procurement. By submitting a bid, the offeror agrees to the terms and conditions described below. The Contractor indemnifies and holds harmless the Corporation, its agents, servants, employees or officers against all suits, actions, claims, costs or demands, (including, without limitation, suits, actions, claims, costs or demands resulting from death, personal injury, and property damage) which the Corporation, its agents, servants, employees or officers may be subject or put by reason of damage or injury (including death) to the property or person of any one other than the Corporation, its agents, servants, employees, or officers arising or resulting in whole or in part from the fault, negligence, wrongful act or wrongful omission of the Contractor, or any subcontractor, his or their servants, agents or employees. Such indemnity shall include, without limitation, suits, actions, claims, costs or demands of any kind whatsoever, resulting from death, personal injury or property damage occurring during the period of performance and with respect to any such suits, actions, claims, costs, or demands resulting from death, personal injury or property damage occurring after the expiration of such period, the rights and liabilities of the Corporation shall be as determined by other provisions of this Agreement or by law; Provided, however, that such indemnity shall apply to death occurring after such period which results from any personal injury received during the period covered by Contractor indemnity as provided here. Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332. This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits Crane Operator (WG 10) $30.89-$33.89 + 35% Fringe Benefit Response date for receipt of offers/quotes is by 3:00 PM Eastern, Monday, December 28th, 2020. Quotes shall be emailed to Jason Brockway, Contract Specialist, email address jason.brockway@dot.gov. All responsible offerors may submit a quote which shall be considered by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award. Full text of FAR clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far/.