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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The Public Buildings Service (PBS) of the General Services Administration (GSA), New England Region, Contract Operations Branch, 1PQB intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Snow Removal and Landscaping Services at the SSA Building at 177 Main Street, Littleton, NH, 03561 (NH0033ZZ). This acquisition is for a performance-based contract, solicited, evaluated, awarded, and administered using the Commercial Item procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, for management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. The contractor under the resulting contract will be responsible for the efficient, effective, economical, and satisfactory operation, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and minor repairs of equipment and systems located within the property line of the aforementioned federal building.
The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed Price contract with contract line items for recurring services and with Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract line items for additional and above standard services. Additional services may be ordered at the discretion of the Government for work relating to the operations, maintenance and repair or upgrade of the covered facilities, but not covered in the basic services of the contract (i.e. under the firm-fixed price contract line items). This will be a Performance-Based Service Contract, which means that the GSA will provide a Performance Work Statement (PWS) which will state the GSA's requirements in terms of performance standards and the Contractor will provide a proposal that will demonstrate how they will meet those standards.
This procurement will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside, and will be open to all Small Business concerns with a NAICS code of 561790. The NAICS code for this project is 561790, “Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings,” and the size standard is $8 Million.
This procurement is being solicited and awarded on a competitive basis for commercial services pursuant to Part 12 and FAR Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Award of the Contract will be made to the proposal offering the Best Value to the Government and based upon the evaluation factors and evaluation scheme to be detailed in FAR Clause 52.212-2 of the Request for Proposals. Past Performance will be among the evaluation factors for award and the methodology of evaluating the Past Performance of offerors shall be included in FAR Clause 52.212-2 of the solicitation/Request for Proposals.
The anticipated period of performance is a 1-year base period from November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022 with four (4) 1-year option periods.
Registration is required for anyone intending to attend the Site Visit. Offerors are requested to limit attendance at the Site Visit to not more than three (3) people. Offerors who wish to attend the Site Visit shall email the Contract Specialist ([email protected]) with the names, titles, and company affiliations of the individuals attending. The Contract Specialist will confirm receipt. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, contact the Contract Specialist.
The solicitation will be available to download via this website only (https://beta.sam.gov/). The offeror is responsible for downloading its own copy of the RFP and associated documents. It is the responsibility of each offeror to monitor https://beta.sam.gov/ for any amendments or other information related to this solicitation.
SSA Trust Fund Building
177 Main Street
Littleton, NH 03561
Building Number: NH0033ZZ
Exterior
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Performance-Based – Commercial Items Procurement for Snow Plowing and Landscaping Services at the Social Security Administration Office in Littleton, New Hampshire.
This procurement is 100% Small Business Set-aside. The NAICS code for this project is 561790, “Other Services for Buildings and Dwellings”, and the size standard is $8 million. Qualified firms must be able to perform mechanical maintenance over a a sustained period of 5 years or more. This is a follow-on requirement for the subject building.
Snow Plowing. Snow plowing shall commence when local accumulation reaches two (2) inches.
Snow plowing shall be accomplished by the contractor to maintain safe passage for access into buildings, parking areas, roadways, approaches, vehicular courts, ramps, etc. In the even of icy rain or snow, sanding shall commence to maintain a safe passage on all paved parking lots, driveways, ramps and walkways.
Snow Removal. Snow must be removed from the site when the accumulation exceeds that which can be pushed off of the roads, parking areas, ramps and walkways without blocking traffic, parking spaces and pedestrian thoroughfares or impedes the visibility of vehicular operators or pedestrians.
The Contractor shall furnish the necessary labor, heavy equipment and other items needed to clean and/pr haul snow and ice from parking areas, roads, driveways, plaza areas, etc. when an order is issued. Heavy equipment included ride on equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, bobcats, snowplows, etc.
Parking areas: 5,495 square feet.
Sidewalks (including entrances): 1,210 square feet.
Entrance Steps: 100 square feet.
Landscaping Services: The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, tools, supervision and oversight to maintain all plants, trees, shrubs, ground cover, and lawns in a manner that prolongs life and sustains a healthy appearance. The Contractor will perform mulching, mowing, edging, and watering.
Areas for Landscaping are as follows:
Outside Grounds Policing: 22,255 square feet.
Trees: 3 each.
Shrubs: 13 each.
Turf & Soil Area: 15,550 square feet
The incumbent contractor is:
Dalton Mountain Landscaping LLC
41 Whitefield Rd
New Hampshire 03598
DUNS: 079239094