Loading Dock Shelter/Seals - Linden, NJ
ID: 12639525Q0005Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT (3990)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4a8bc72678da4946a7523e5be63c460b/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking qualified vendors to provide and install loading dock shelters and seals at the Linden Plant Inspection Station in New Jersey. The procurement includes the supply and installation of new soft-sided dock door shelters, as well as the removal and disposal of existing shelters, with a focus on firm fixed pricing and adherence to specific product quality requirements and installation timelines. This project is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and safety standards at the facility, with work scheduled to take place from October 15 to November 15, 2024. Interested vendors must submit detailed pricing schedules and technical capabilities, and can contact Kim Yen Tu at kimyen.n.tu@usda.gov or 16123363602 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kim Yen Tu
    16123363602
    kimyen.n.tu@usda.gov
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    B2 Wage Determination No. 2015-4211.pdf
    The document is a Wage Determination under the Service Contract Act, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It specifies wage rates that contractors must pay workers involved in federal service contracts in New Jersey, particularly Essex, Morris, Sussex, and Union counties. The current minimum wage for contracts awarded on or after January 30, 2022, is $17.20 per hour, while contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, have a minimum wage of $12.90 per hour. A detailed list of occupations, corresponding wage rates, and required fringe benefits is provided, emphasizing health and welfare payments, vacation entitlements, and paid holidays. The document outlines guidelines for unlisted job classifications, a conformance process for additional classifications, and stipulates conditions regarding uniform allowances and hazardous pay differentials. Overall, this determination aims to ensure fair compensation for service employees under federal contracts, enhancing compliance with Executive Orders and fostering worker protections. It serves as a critical reference for government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local procurement processes involving service contracts.
    Solicitation Package 12639525Q0005.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for the procurement of dock door shelters and seals at the Linden Plant Inspection Station in New Jersey. The solicitation seeks vendors to provide firm fixed pricing for the supply and installation of new soft-sided dock door shelters, the removal and disposal of existing shelters, and the relevant labor required. The project scope includes specific product quality requirements and installation timelines, with work scheduled from October 15 to November 15, 2024. Quoters are instructed to submit detailed pricing schedules, technical capabilities, and certifications, including compliance with small business status per NABIS standards. The document emphasizes adherence to safety protocols for contractor operations at the facility and specifies several Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses that govern contractor conduct and responsibilities. This procurement process follows FAR's simplified acquisition procedures, aiming to award a contract based on the best value considering price, technical capability, and past performance. Overall, the RFQ represents the government's commitment to maintaining facility standards and operational efficiency through careful contractor engagement.
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