Editted to include under PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: (PAGE 3) that Specialized experience must also be includeded with submission. Specialized Experience: Offerors are required to submit a comprehensive and complete technical proposal that demonstrates their ability to perform the work described in this solicitation and demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years’ experience doing work of similar scope and complexity. Offerors shall exhibit relevant past performance by reporting written narratives for at least three (3), but no more than five (5) relevant projects similar in size, scope, and complexity of that described in this solicitation. The submitted narratives shall explain the work involved in sufficient detail for the Government to evaluate the depth and breadth of experience represented in that project, along with an assessment of the technical capabilities utilized to accomplish the work. Each project submitted shall include the firm name, project name, location of project, type of project, owner, scope, firm’s role, cost subcontracts, dates reference contact information, and all other information required to convey relevance of project to the work described in this solicitation.
INTRODUCTION:
The Billings Area Indian Health Service in Billings, Montana is acquiring construction services in accordance with the attached specifications and drawing associated with Request for Quotations 75H709-OEHE23Q-007 for removing existing wall paper, prepare the wall surface for texture, machine texture, prime and paint at the Arapahoe Health Center, Arapahoe, Wyoming.
The procurement is conducted pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR 36, Construction and Architect—Engineer Contracts.
This solicitation will be 100% set-aside for Small Business.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
Completed within 60 days from date of award.
WAGE DETERMMINATION:
General Decision Number: WY20230009 Dated 01/27/2023 is applicable to the construction services as set forth in 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, Wage Rate Requirements (Building), formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act.
The estimated price range for this project is between $25,000 and $100,000.
MANDATORY SITE VISIT:
Offerors that attend the mandatory site visit will be eligible for award. Mandatory site visit with be help Wednesday July 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM MST.
The site visit will be scheduled with:
Name: Bridger Hanway
Email: Bridger.Hanway@ihs.gov
Phone: (307) 840-1821
Participants shall conduct the site visit at:
Arapahoe Health Center
14 Great Plains Road
Arapahoe, Wyoming 82510
PROJECT COMPLETION:
The project is considered complete when the IHS Project Engineer has certified the final inspection, all punch list items are finished, and all required documents and information have been delivered to the homeowner and Project Engineer.
INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENTS:
Invoices shall be submitted through IPP, a secure, web-based electronic invoicing system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The use of IPP shall take precedence over previously established invoicing procedures in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests”. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. If you require assistance registering or require IPP account access, please contact the IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov.
Payment shall be made by the Billings Area Financial Management Branch, P.O. Box 36600, Billings, Montana 59107.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
In order to be considered for award, contractor must be able to (1) attend mandatory site visit; (2) submit a quote for all items listed on the Bid Sheet; and and (3) Specialized Experience: Offerors are required to submit a comprehensive and complete technical proposal that demonstrates their ability to perform the work described in this solicitation and demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years’ experience doing work of similar scope and complexity. Offerors shall exhibit relevant past performance by reporting written narratives for at least three (3), but no more than five (5) relevant projects similar in size, scope, and complexity of that described in this solicitation. The submitted narratives shall explain the work involved in sufficient detail for the Government to evaluate the depth and breadth of experience represented in that project, along with an assessment of the technical capabilities utilized to accomplish the work. Each project submitted shall include the firm name, project name, location of project, type of project, owner, scope, firm’s role, cost subcontracts, dates reference contact information, and all other information required to convey relevance of project to the work described in this solicitation.
Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government must register with the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is now the primary Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. You may register via the Internet at www.sam.gov.
All responsible offerors may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency. Offers shall be submitted to the Billings Area Indian Health Service no later than 2:00 P.M on July 19, 2023. Offers will be accepted by e-mail at Tanya.Schwab@ihs.gov. Please reference the solicitation number in the subject line.
ACCEPTANCE PERIOD:
Your proposal must stipulate that it is predicated upon all the terms and conditions of this RFQ. In addition, it must contain a statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 90 days from the date of receipt by the Government.
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TRIBAL REQUIREMENTS and TERO (Tribal Employments Rights Ordinance):
Notice is hereby given that contractors who perform projects within the exterior boundaries of the Wind River Indian Reservation, Fremont County, Wyoming, must be certified through the TERO Office prior to commencing work. The Contractor is also responsible for payment of any tribal taxes and work permits and compliance with the local tribal employment rights ordinances.
Any questions regarding the above should be directed to the Director, Tribal Employment Rights Office, 156 Old Wind River Highway, P.O. Box 127, Fort Washakie, Wyoming 82514.
