St._Croix_Hurricane_Recovery_Preproposal_Conference_Presentation_-_47PC0319R0008.pdf

U.S. General Services Administration

St. Croix Hurricane Recovery Project Almeric L. Christian Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Preproposal Conference August 15, 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. Croix, U.S.

Virgin Islands Hurricane Recovery Project

• Solicitation Number: 47PC0319R0008

• Estimated Price Range: $10-15 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: Thursday, August 15, 2019 Time: 12:30PM – 3:00PM

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 Almeric L. Christian Federal Building and U.S.

Courthouse. These were damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017.

Project Scope

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

1. Solar Light Poles and Exterior Lights Replacement

2. Roof Skylight Replacement

3. Roof Gutter Replacement

4. Elevator Modernization

5. Exterior Windows, Window Shutters and Interior Door Replacement

6. Security Fence Replacement

7. Full Load Generator and Fuel Tank Capacity

8. Chilled Water Piping Insulation Replacement

9. New Well and Domestic Water Filtration/Treatment Installation

10. Interior Wood Door Replacement

1. Solar Light Poles Replacement

• Replace all damaged solar lighting poles with a new solar powered double and single lights.

• New LED Pole Heads will be provided for all existing decorative poles.

• Existing light fixture above outdoor Filtration Room will be relocated once the extension of the building will be completed.

• Existing branch circuit feeding this light will be extended to accommodate new location of the existing light fixture.

• In addition we will provide supplemental light fixtures in order to increase the lighting levels to maintain proper lighting for security of the site.

2. Skylight Replacement

•Remove existing skylights & all connections to existing structure

•Inspect, repair & treat steel members

• Install new roof curb & skylights

•Repair remaining existing roof

•Provide new flashing & counter flashing all around to water proof skylight

•Repair interior plaster around skylight opening

& paint to match existing

• Glazing shall have the following make-up:

Glazing to be 1/4"-sgp-1/4"(inner) - air -

5/16"-sgp-5/16"(outer).

3. Gutter Replacement •Remove existing gutters and supports.

•Clear obstructions and videotape rainwater leaders back to the street. Report any blockages or defects.

•Provide custom-designed gutters, adequately sized to drain the roof, and can withstand a category 5 hurricane, with wind speeds up to 180 mph, without damage to the roof or gutter system.

•Delegated design: gutters and related elements are to be designed and tested to meet requirements of

ANSI/SPRI GD-1 “Structural Design Standards for Gutter Systems Used with Low-Sloped Roofs” by a licensed professional engineer retained by the contractor. submit signed and sealed drawings and calculations to architect/engineer for review.

•Confirm existing wood blocking. Add additional P.T. blocking, as required, to support gutters.

•Gutters to be manufactured from pvdf-coated, galvanized steel in manufacturer’s standard terra cotta color to match existing.

•Line the interior of the gutters with top 100% rubber, gutterguard®.

•Attach gutters to existing 4” galv. metal downspouts. replace damaged sections of downspouts. Repair and paint downspouts.

•Reuse existing holes in roofing at the location of existing gutter straps. Unused holes are to be sealed with galvanized screws with rubber grommets.

4. Modernization of All Elevators

Modernization of four (4) existing elevators to include but be not limited to:

•Installation of new inground piston assemblies to include new protective liners

•Installation of new hydraulic pumping units and oil lines

•Installation of new car and hoistway door operating equipment

•Reuse / modification of existing “Smart Rise” controllers

•Installation of new car and hallway signal fixtures

5. Window Replacement

Replace all exterior windows and Fix all shutters to wall.

Replace all doors and door frames

6. Upgrade Security Fence

• 10’-0” Ameristar Impasse II anti-scale perimeter fence

• Per ISC criteria, only gates are required to meet anti-ram performance for FSL IV

• Along south, foundations to be coordinated to avoid adjacent sewer in sidewalk

• Coordination with WAPA for leaning utility pole

6. Upgrade Security Fence (Cont.)

•10’-0” tall steel anti-scale perimeter fence proposed

•Ameristar Impasse II system used as basis of design

•Existing operable gates replaced with steel anti-scale and anti-crash gate systems

•4700 lb / 35 mph

•BB ARMR used as basis of design

•Final design delegated to manufacturer as these are crash-tested systems

7. Replace Full Load Generator and Increasing of Fuel Tank Capacity

• Generator replacement :

This project consist of the replacing the existing standby generator plant with a new prime rated generator in hurricane rated outdoor enclosure with base fuel oil tank to support building standby loads. Remove existing building Standby Generator plant (600KW, 120/208V, 3PH, 4W) from existing outdoor enclosure and install new Prime Rated Generator (600KW, 120/208V, 3PH, 4W) in the new hurricane rated outdoor enclosure. Our layout is based on the outdoor enclose as manufactured by ADVANCED MANUFACTURING & POWER SYSTEMS INC. (AMPS) and Manufacturer Cummins, Model DQCB. Based on the building current load profile, the new generator capacity will match the existing unit capacity.

• Base project will include: Replacement of the existing 2000 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch with a new 2000 AmpAutomatic Transfer Switches with integral bypass isolation switch (ASCO 7000 series Power Transfer Switch). The project will include electric load bank sized at minimum 300KW. Our design and layout are based on the ASCO Load banks, Model 4500.

• Alternate pricing will include: Refurbishing of the existing ATS with a new controllers.

8. Chilled Water Piping Insulation Replacement

• All existing pipe insulation on the chilled water supply and return distribution shall be removed in its entirety and replaced with new.

9. Installation of a New Water Source and Filtration/Treatment Plant

● Overflow from fire cistern routed to cistern

● Water quality testing from fire cistern

● Cistern pumps and pump house remains

● Control Logic

● Operating Conditions

10. Door Replacement

•The existing painted metal frame to remain and repaired.

•The new solid wood door to match the existing wood door finish and hardware.

U.S. General Services Administration

St. Croix Hurricane Recovery Project Almeric L. Christian Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Preproposal Conference June 6, 2019

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

Senior Contracting Officer:

Winnie Eng, winnie.eng@gsa.gov