47PH0621R0020- Presolicitation Notice_Approved.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 47PH0621R0020

TITLE OF PROJECT: TULSA OKLAHOMA - TULSA FEDERAL BLDG - Fire Alarm System Replacement – ePMXpress No.55239

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK: This is a pre-solicitation notice. The General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, Greater Southwest Region 7, Acquisition Management Division, intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a complete replacement of existing fire alarm system at the Tulsa Federal Building located at 224 South Boulder Street, Tulsa, OK. The scope of work consists of, but is not strictly limited to, the complete replacement of the existing fire alarm system with a new, intelligent, addressable, and emergency voice/alarm communication FA system will be provided with separate auxiliary power supply panels, in accordance with NFPA 72 and P-100 in all areas of intelligibility, audibility, and ADA compliance.

The FA system SHALL have the capability to make all-call announcements as well as selective floor announcements and be equipped with one, possibly two, remote annunciators.

The new system SHALL consist of manual pull stations, smoke detectors for elevator recall service, speakers, strobes and or speaker/strobes throughout, sprinkler system monitoring devices, and spot type or duct-type smoke detection for air-handling units (where applicable).

The new FA system SHALL interface with other building systems such as elevator recall and shunt trip, if sprinklers are provided in the elevator equipment room, the sprinklers shall be removed by a qualified sprinkler contractor. Likewise, some misc. sprinkler work may be needed to replace old, dirty or damaged sprinkler heads, though this work will be minimal.

The new panel and all auxiliary power supply panels SHALL include sufficient battery standby power (150% above calculated value). A new digital alarm communicator SHALL be provided for monitoring purposes in accordance with NFPA 72 requirements.

The FA system shall be self-contained, stand-alone system able to function independently of other building systems.

Quantity, size, location and layout of notification power panels and amplifiers will be based on manufacturer’s recommendation, field conditions and actual amperage /wattage requirements of each floor. Each floor will have a dedicated SLC, Audio, and Visual circuits. This will allow for future zoning changes, ensure a high level of survivability and ease of maintenance.

The FA contractor shall submit a set of FA Shop drawings and receive approval of the shop drawings from the GSA FPE prior to commencing construction activities. The shop drawings SHALL be designed, laid out and signed by a certified technician. Once the Contractor’s shop drawings have been approved, all necessary security clearance granted and other necessary concerns resolved, construction activities shall proceed.

All equipment and components shall be new and the manufacturer’s current model.

The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, tools, equipment and daily supervision to accomplish tasks as outlined in contract documents. The Contractor is also responsible for all necessary safety measures.

The construction for this project will be accomplished in an occupied building/ courthouse. The FA contractor shall be responsible for planning and coordinating the work in such a way as to cause the least disruption to the building services and occupants. The FA Contractor shall keep the PM apprised of all activities to ensure building tenants are kept well informed of the project.

Work shall typically be done after normal business building hours, especially if that work involves noise.

All drawings shall be prepared using AutoCAD, version 12 or later.

LOCATION OF THE WORK: Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Estimated Price Range: $1,000,000- $5,000,000 NAICS Code and Title: 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Small Business Size Standard: $16.5 million

THIS PROCUREMENT IS SET ASIDE FOR AWARD TO [HUBZone] FIRMS. OFFERS

FROM OTHER BUSINESSES INCLUDING LARGE BUSINESSES WILL NOT BE

CONSIDERED.

TENTATIVE DATES:

The solicitation will be issued on or about April 29, 2021. Proposals will be due on or about May 29, 2021. Award is anticipated to be on or about September 10, 2021.

The Period of Performance is 455 calendar days after notice to proceed.

PROCEDURES FOR AWARD: A solicitation will be issued requesting both written technical and price proposals. Offers will first be evaluated on technical capability.

Those offers found to be technically acceptable will then be evaluated on price. The technically acceptable offeror with the lowest evaluated price will win the award after all responsibility determinations are verified. For this procurement technical capability is approximately equal to cost or price. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold discussions if determined necessary.

PLAN AVAILABILITY: The solicitation and all other information, amendments and questions concerning the forthcoming solicitation will be electronically posted at the following web page: https://beta.sam.gov/ (Contract Opportunities). No telephone requests for documents will be accepted. This solicitation is not a sealed bid and there will not be a formal public bid opening. All questions/inquiries or requests for clarification must be in writing, preferable via email to the persons specified in the solicitation. All answers will be provided in writing and will be available on the aforementioned Contract Opportunities posting.

AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION: It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor https://beta.sam.gov/ for the release of any amendments..

BONDING: Payment and performance bonds will be required 10 days after notice of award and may be submitted electronically. Class Deviation 2020-05 allows vendors and sureties to use electronic signatures in lieu of manual signatures due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

SECURITY: Contractor must initiate fitness determination process (security clearance) within 10 days of Zone D HSPD- 12 instructional email. Before employees are allowed to work under the anticipated contract, all personnel are required to pass a security check.

ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: All responsible HUBZone firms may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

All prospective offerors are also required to use the System for Award Management www.sam.gov for registering their firm and completing representations and certifications.