The US International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) operates and maintains the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP) in Rio Rico, Arizona. The NIWTP currently treats approximately 17 million gallons per day of raw sewage entering from Nogales, Mexico and Nogales, Arizona. The NIWTP intends to outsource janitorial services as per the attached scope of work. The government will award to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsible offeror. Offeror shall provide prices in the clin structure of the services being quoted. Offeror shall be able to provide services for a Base+ Plus 4 Option Years and as specified in the scope to the USIBWC, Nogales Field Office, located at 865 Rio Rico Industrial Pk Rio Rico, AZ 85648 Items shall be quoted all or none. Services shall meet or exceed the attached scope of work. Quotes are required by June 20, 2022, at 2pm MST. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs incurred as a result of this request for quote. All terms and conditions of the offerors GSA Federal Supply Schedule apply. The following additional Federal Acquisition Regulations are applicable to this procurement: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (November 2021); 52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (Oct 2021) (Deviation); INV-IPP Clause CLIN Structure: All equipment quoted shall meet or exceed the specifications outlined in this requirement. CLIN Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Price 001 Janitorial services/ as per scope Base Year 12 MO $ $ 002 Janitorial services/ as per scope Option Year 1 12 MO $ $ 003 Janitorial services / as per scope Option Year 2 12 MO $ $ 004 Janitorial services / as per scope Option Year 3 12 MO $ $ 005 Janitorial services / as per scope Option Year 4 12 MO $ $ Grand Total: $ NOTE: The Federal Government is Tax Exempt If you have any questions, please contact me via email at suzette.smith@ibwc.gov Payment information: The Contractor will be paid in accordance with FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (July 2013). Invoices will be submitted electronically via Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Invoice Processing Platform The U.S. Section International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) has transitioned to an electronic invoicing system. The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is a secure, web-based 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. IPP is available at no cost to any commercial vendor or independent contractor doing business with a participating government agency. Information concerning accessing the IPP system will be provided at time of award. COVID-19 All vendors must adhere to COVID-19 requirements for social distancing and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e., mask and gloves). Vendors will not be permitted access to IBWC facilities without proper PPE. Virtual site visits (video/photographs) are not permitted. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS: Contractor employees must adhere to all CDC and OSHA COVID-19 requirements while on IBWC property and when participating in any type of function associated with this requirement. - Vaccination attestation for onsite contractor employees and visitors. When the COVID-19 Community Level is MEDIUM or HIGH in a county where a federal facility is located, onsite contractor employees and visitors to that facility should attest to their vaccination status using the Certification of Vaccination form. - Proof of recent negative COVID-19 tests for onsite contractor employees and visitors who are not fully vaccinated. When the COVID-19 Community Level is MEDIUM or HIGH in a county where a federal facility is located, onsite contractor employees and visitors who are not fully vaccinated or who decline to provide information about their vaccination status should be able to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test from within the previous 3 days when in that facility. - Agency approvals of meetings, conferences, or events. Should an agency intend to host a meeting, conference, or event that will be attended in-person by more than 50 participants at a facility in a county where the COVID-19 Community Level is HIGH, the agency should first seek the approval of its agency head or official to which this responsibility has been delegated, in consultation with the agency's COVID-19 Coordination Team.
