St._Thomas_Hurricane_Recovery_Preproposal_Conference_Presentation_-_47PC0319R0007.pdf

U.S. General Services Administration

St. Thomas Hurricane Recovery Project Ron de Lugo Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Preproposal Conference August 14, 2019

Agenda

• Opening Remarks and Introductions

• General Information about the Solicitation

• Project Overview Presentation

• Site Visit

Opening Remarks and Introductions

• Pre-Proposal Conference Goals:

– Provide general information about the Solicitation

– Promote awareness of the project

– Encourage maximum participation

• All information discussed today is “For Information Only”

Disclaimer

• The information contained in this presentation is for informational purposes only.

• In the event of a discrepancy between the information contained herein and the solicitation documents, the solicitation documents will take precedence.

Introducing the Project Team GSA (Owner)

• Victor Ruiz, Project Manager, PMD

• Osvaldo Laboy, Project Manager Division, Caribbean Branch Chief

• Winnie Eng, Senior Contracting Officer

• Karim Giraud, Contracting Officer Representative, PMD

Introducing the Project Team Architect/Engineer

• Perkins Eastman Architects & JBB

○ Nadia Shirazi (Perkins Eastman Architects)

○ Ed Cortes (JBB)

Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa)

• Skanska

○ Ramon Navia

○ Jose Cortes

Project Partner Federal Contracting Center (FeCC)

• Pedro Acevedo Armaiz - Pedro.Acevedo@pridco.pr.gov

• Adriana Acaron - Adriana.Acaron@pridco.pr.gov

• www.federalcontractingpr.com

• fecc@pridco.pr.gov

• (787) 758-4747 ext. 3181 http://www.federalcontractingpr.com/

Solicitation Information

• Project Name: General Construction Services for St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Hurricane Recovery Project

• Solicitation Number: 47PC0319R0007

• Estimated Price Range: $15-20 Million

• Performance Period: 541 calendar days

• Full and Open Competition

Government Point of Entry All information, amendments and questions concerning the solicitation will be electronically posted at the Federal Business Opportunity, also known as FedBizOpps, website via http://www.fbo.gov.

INTERESTED PARTIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO

REGISTER TO THE SOLICITATION NOTICE TO RECEIVE

NOTIFICATION OF ACTIONS, INCLUDING POSTING OF

AMENDMENTS.

http://www.fbo.gov/

System for Award Management Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), in order to receive procurement documents and, ultimately, a contract award.

Firms can register via the Internet site at https://www.sam.gov or by contacting SAM Service Desk at http://www.fsd.gov.

Discussions The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)).

Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

Requests for Information (RFIs)

REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION OR INTERPRETATION:

The Government will attempt to answer all requests for clarifications or interpretations of the Solicitation Documents prior to the date set for receipt of offers, but does not warrant that all such requests will be answered within 7 calendar days. Prospective Offerors should make such requests not less than 7 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of offers.

Submit via writing to the following:

Senior Contracting Officer: Winnie Eng, winnie.eng@gsa.gov mailto:winnie.eng@gsa.gov

Site Visits The Site Visit will be held today.

Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Time: 11:00AM – 5:00PM

Questions will not be answered during the site visit and shall be submitted through the formal RFI process.

Project Overview Project Goals:

● The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to design, repair, replace, and/or modernize site/building elements and building systems of the existing Ron de Lugo Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse that were damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017.

Project Scope

● Project scope includes (but not limited) the following items:

1. Fire Pump Replacement and Redesign

2. Roof Replacement

3. Exterior Lighting Replacement

4. Exterior Windows and Interior Door Replacement

5. Perimeter Fence Replacement

6. Full Load Generator and Fuel Tank Capacity

7. Enclose Building Atrium

8. New Well and Domestic Water Filtration/Treatment Installation

9. Chiller Replacement

10. Site Drainage Improvement

1. Fire Pump Replacement and Redesign

• Provide New Fire Pump (50HP) with new Fire Pump Controller

• Existing normal power feeder for new Fire Pump from existing Fire Pump Switchboard “FPSB” will be replaced with new feeder (conduit and cables).

• Existing sump pump in the vestibule will be replaced with a new and one new (1) sump pump will be added to fire pump room.

• New branch circuits will be provided for the sump pumps.

• Two (2) new DC powered backup sump pumps will be added to fire pump room and vestibule.

• Two (2) battery cases with batteries and chargers will be added to supply power for DC sump pumps. New branch circuits will be provided for the battery chargers.

• New branch circuit will be provided for a new ventilation fan.

• New Fire Alarm points of interface for a new Fire Pump will be provided to the existing Fire

Alarm System.

1. Fire Pump Replacement and Redesign (Cont.)

Architectural Considerations:

• Remove existing step at entrance

• Remove existing louvers

• Remove existing stair railing

• Extend concrete walls

• Add concrete roof over:

Existing open vestibule.

Existing stairs.

• Provide new handrail at stairs.

• Provide waterproof doors.

• Provide openings for MEP

● Repair existing cracks

● Provide basement waterproofing

● Provide roofing

1. Fire Pump Replacement and Redesign (Cont.)

• AC FIRE PUMP MODEL 6x6x11F-L, 400

GPM @ 100 PSI IN-LINE AUTOMATIC

FIRE PUMP WITH AN ELECTRIC MOTOR

RATED AT 60 HP AT 3550 REVOLUTIONS

PER MINUTE.

• JOCKEY PUMP - 2 HP

• OS&Y CONTROL VALVE (MONITORED)

• FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER AND

AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH.

• JOCKEY PUMP CONTROLLER

• EARTHQUAKE SWAY BRACING

• TO SPRINKLER SYSTEM

• TEST HEADER

• PIPE STANDS

• SUCTION FROM THE CISTERN

(SUPPLY)

• AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER INSIDE THE

FIRE PUMP ROOM

• FLOW METER HEADER

• FLOW METER

• BUTTERFLY VALVES (MONITORED)

• LINK SEALS FOR ALL ENCLOSURE

PENETRATIONS.

2. Roof Replacement

•Coordinate removal of PV equipment with Schneider Electric, photovoltaic system consultant.

•Demolish existing EPDM roofing system, including flashings and insulation, back to concrete deck.

•Repair concrete deck, as required.

•Clear obstructions and video tape rain water leaders back to street. Notify GSA and Architect of any blockages or defects.

•Provide tapered isocyanurate insulation satisfying slope and energy requirements of P-100 and 2018 International Building

Code.

•Provide cold fluid-applied, 2-componant, reinforced, COATED polyurethane roofing system that is capable of withstanding, without damage, winds of 180 mph or greater

3. Exterior Lighting Replacement

4. Window replacement

1. All windows shall comply with “PBS - P100 criteria"

2. All glazing shall be double igu to meet selected P-100 performance criteria. makeup is as follows: - 1/4"hs-pvb-1/4"hs(inner) – 1/2” argon cavity – 3/8" ft(outer)

3. All windows shall be structurally glazed with 1/2" silicone bead consistent with dow 983 or equivalent.

4. All window intermediate mullions shall be internally reinforced with a36 steel bars.

5. Replacement of Perimeter Fence

•10’-0” tall steel anti-scale perimeter fence along north and east

•Ameristar Impasse II used as basis of design

•Elevated roadway along the south requires new cantilever wall to support fence such that the 10’-0” height is measured from the roadway.

•Foundations are located above a utility line

•Special detail required at existing manhole to provide continued access.

•SOE required to support existing roadway retaining wall during excavation and installation of new fence footings

6. Full Load Generator and Fuel Tank Capacity

• This scope of work consist of the replacing the existing standby generator within the existing space.

• Remove existing building Standby Generator plant (900KW, 277/480V, 3PH, 4W) from the existing generator room and provide a new Prime Rated Generator 900KW in the existing generator room.

• Replacement of the existing Output Distribution Switchboard with a new circuit breakers;

Replacement of the two (2) existing 800Amp Automatic Transfer Switches with two (2) new 800Amp Automatic Transfer Switches with integral bypass isolation switches (ASCO 7000 series Power Transfer Switch); New Electric Load Bank sized at minimum 500KW. Our design and layout are based on the ASCO load banks Model 4500.

6. (Cont.) Fuel Oil Tank Replacement/Capacity Increase

•Base Option: Existing 15,000 gallon fuel oil tank will remain. New fuel oil polishing system, new radiator discharge duct work, new discharge louver, new muffler and flue up to exterior of the building, and new parallel blade automated louver dampers (ALD) on new intake louvers will be provided.

•Alternate Option: Existing 15,000 gallon fuel oil tank and containment wall to be demolished in its entirety. New 25,000 gallon cylindrical fuel oil tank with all required ports, fill, vents etc. will be installed in place of the existing fuel oil tank within new containment walls. New fuel oil polishing system, new radiator discharge duct work, new discharge louver, new muffler and flue up to exterior of the building and new parallel blade automated louver dampers (ALD) on new intake louvers will be provided.

•Ventilation Fan

Provide 600 CFM ventilation fan, installed within the generator room with wire mesh screen, discharging to new metal louver wire screen with automated louver damper (ALD). Fresh air make-up shall be achieved via generator intake louver, which will have one (1) section open during normal operation to ensure proper air circulation within the space

7. Enclose Building Atrium

Complete Enclosure Of Atrium:

• Add window walls on 2nd and 3rd floor wall openings.

• Add skylight at the atrium roof opening.

• Replace atrium doors with 1hr rated doors and hardware.

• Install HVAC system.

• Add fire Suppression System

• Add Fire Alarm.

• Add lights.

8. New Well and Domestic Water Filtration/Treatment Installation

• Installation of a new reverse osmosis (RO) water filtration skid in existing water filtration/treatment plant room.

• New disconnect switch and branch circuit feeder will be provided from existing panel, located in the same room.

• Installation of the new submersible pump in potable water well.

• New power feeder will be provided for submersible pump.

9. Chiller Replacement

• Existing Chillers and associated disconnect switches, mounted on the roof will be replaced with new chillers and new disconnect switches. Existing power feeders for the chillers will be replaced with new power feeders via existing conduits.

• Existing three (3) air-cooled chillers to be removed in their entirety with new.

• All existing pipe insulation on the chilled water supply and return services outside or exposed to weather between point of entry to interior space and all chillers shall be removed in its entirety and replaced with new.

• Provides protection for chillers below against large projectile impact

• Designed to support roof maintenance personnel above – does not include allowance for any equipment or other loading

10. Improve Site Drainage

• Install check valve

• Install new catch basin

• Re-grade of parking lot

• Adjust grades in loading dock of

Security Project

• Install tall curb at north property line

• Route new drainage line to eastern outlet

• Install new manholes

• Patch opening in retaining wall

• Check valve on outlet pipe

U.S. General Services Administration

St. Thomas Hurricane Recovery Project Ron de Lugo Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse

St. Thomas, USVI

Preproposal Conference June 4, 2019

Thank You for Participating Submit inquiries in writing to the following:

Senior Contracting Officer:

Winnie Eng, winnie.eng@gsa.gov