RFI Official Responses.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 127EAW24R0001
- Issued by
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document contains responses to requests for information regarding solicitation number 127EAW24R0001 from the Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The solicitation is for the replacement of the HVAC system at the Lee Vining Ranger Station, and has an estimated value under $25,000. The existing furnace is a Lennox unit located approximately 10 feet from the thermostat. While Lennox equipment was originally installed, the new units must be manufactured by Rheem or an approved equal. The electrical wiring is sufficient for the existing furnace and the contractor must ensure it can support the new furnace and AC unit as well. The acquisition has been set aside exclusively for small business participation. Photos of the existing system and thermostat location are provided.
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES
127EAW24R0001 - Lee Vining Ranger Station HVAC Replacement
Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.
RFI #1: How far is the thermostat from the existing system?
Response: The thermostat is approximately 10 feet away from the existing system.
RFI #2: Should I consider changing all the electrical wiring?
Response: The existing electrical wiring is sufficient for the existing furnace, The contractor will need to ensure that the existing wiring can accommodate both the new furnace and AC unit.
RFI #3: Is the condenser sully voltage single phase or three phase?
Response: The existing system doesn’t have a condenser. The AC unit is a new addition.
RFI #4: Is the model and serial # available for the existing unit?
Response: The existing furnace is manufactured by Lennox. See photos below.
RFI #5: Is Lennox equipment the primary brand or can we provide a different brand of same specifications like carrier, goodman etc.
Response: The existing furnace was manufactured by Lennox; however, the new HVAC units shall be manufactured by the Rheem Manufacturing Company or an approved equal.
RFI #6: Is $25,000 the maximum allowed bid amount?
Response: In accordance with FAR 32.204 Disclosure of Magnitude of the Construction Project the estimated magnitude is less than $25,000. The government's disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects is a transparency measure designed to provide potential offerors with a clear understanding of the project's size and complexity. This allows potential offerors to make informed decisions.
RFI #7: Is there a SB, MSB, DVBE preference available for this project?
Response: The acquisition set-aside is a total small business set aside. This means that the acquisition is reserved exclusively for small business participation.
RFI #8: Am I able to bid this project directly through you instead of being a sub-contractor? I am a licensed heating and air contractor in California.
Response: Follow the guidelines provided in the solicitation to ascertain eligibility and understand the rules and timeframe for submitting proposals.
RFI #9: Could you provide photos of the area where the existing split system is located and where the thermostat is?
Response: See attached photos.
Thermostat
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES
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