Amendment 1.docx

SAP

State of South Carolina

Invitation for Bid Amendment #1

Solicitation:

Amendment Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

5400020576 12/07/2020 Diane Parker 803-896-4333 diane.parker@llr.sc.gov SC Dept of Labor, Licensing & Regulation Procurement Office PO Box 11329 Columbia SC 29211-1329

DESCRIPTION: HVAC

USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Regulation

SUBMIT YOUR OFFER ON-LINE AT THE FOLLOWING URL: http://www.procurement.sc.gov

SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 12/14/2020 11:00:00 (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 12/03/2020 17:00:00 (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: Online Bid

CONFERENCE TYPE: Not Applicable

DATE & TIME:

(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions) LOCATION: Not Applicable

You must submit a signed copy of this form with Your Offer. By signing, You agree to be bound by the terms of the Solicitation. You agree to hold Your Offer open for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days after the Opening Date. (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)

NAME OF OFFEROR

(full legal name of business submitting the offer) Any award issued will be issued to, and the contract will be formed with, the entity identified as the Offeror. The entity named as the offeror must be a single and distinct legal entity. Do not use the name of a branch office or a division of a larger entity if the branch or division is not a separate legal entity, i.e., a separate corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

(Person must be authorized to submit binding offer to contract on behalf of Offeror.)

DATE SIGNED

TITLE

(business title of person signing above)

STATE VENDOR NO.

(Register to Obtain S.C. Vendor No. at www.procurement.sc.gov )

PRINTED NAME

(printed name of person signing above)

STATE OF INCORPORATION

(If you are a corporation, identify the state of incorporation.)

OFFEROR'S TYPE OF ENTITY: (Check one) (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)

___ Sole Proprietorship ___ Partnership ___ Other_____________________________

___ Corporate entity (not tax-exempt) ___ Corporation (tax-exempt) ___ Government entity (federal, state, or local)

COVER PAGE - ON-LINE ONLY (MAR. 2015)

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(Return Page Two with Your Offer) HOME OFFICE ADDRESS (Address for offeror's home office / principal place of business)

NOTICE ADDRESS (Address to which all procurement and contract related notices should be sent.) (See "Notice" clause)

_________________________________________________ Area Code - Number - Extension Facsimile

_________________________________________________ E-mail Address

PAYMENT ADDRESS (Address to which payments will be sent.) (See "Payment" clause)

____Payment Address same as Home Office Address ____Payment Address same as Notice Address (check only one) ORDER ADDRESS (Address to which purchase orders will be sent) (See "Purchase Orders and "Contract Documents" clauses)

____Order Address same as Home Office Address ____Order Address same as Notice Address (check only one)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

Offerors acknowledges receipt of amendments by indicating amendment number and its date of issue. (See "Amendments to Solicitation" Provision)

DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See "Discount for Prompt Payment" clause)

PREFERENCES - A NOTICE TO VENDORS (SEP. 2009): On June 16, 2009, the South Carolina General Assembly rewrote the law governing preferences available to in-state vendors, vendors using in-state subcontractors, and vendors selling in-state or US end products. This law appears in Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. A summary of the new preferences is available at www.procurement.sc.gov/preferences . ALL THE PREFERENCES MUST BE CLAIMED AND ARE APPLIED BY LINE ITEM, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER AWARD IS MADE BY ITEM OR LOT. VENDORS ARE CAUTIONED TO CAREFULLY REVIEW THE STATUTE BEFORE CLAIMING ANY PREFERENCES. THE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY HAVE CHANGED. IF YOU REQUEST A PREFERENCE, YOU ARE CERTIFYING THAT YOUR OFFER QUALIFIES FOR THE PREFERENCE YOU'VE CLAIMED. IMPROPERLY REQUESTING A PREFERENCE CAN HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES. [11-35-1524(E)(4)&(6)]

PREFERENCES - ADDRESS AND PHONE OF IN-STATE OFFICE: Please provide the address and phone number for your in-state office in the space provided below. An in-state office is necessary to claim either the Resident Vendor Preference (11-35-1524(C)(1)(i)&(ii)) or the Resident Contractor Preference (11-35-1524(C)(1)(iii)). Accordingly, you must provide this information to qualify for the preference. An in-state office is not required, but can be beneficial, if you are claiming the Resident Subcontractor Preference (11-35-1524(D)).

In-State Office Address same as Home Office Address ____In-State Office Address same as Notice Address (check only one)

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End of PAGE TWO

Amendment #1

HVAC

5400020576

AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION (JAN 2004) (modified): (a) The Solicitation may be amended at any time prior to opening. All actual and prospective Offerors should monitor the following web site for the issuance of Amendments: www.procurement.sc.gov (b) Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for this purpose on Page Two and returning with solicitation response (c) If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged.

Changes to Section III – Scope of Work/Specifications (change or remove from bid specifications) Change #1: 12.5 ton Package Unit (remove wording spilt heat pump) for Urban Search and Rescue (Building #22) Change #2: 6 ton Package Unit (remove wording split heat pump) for Urban Search and Rescue (Building #22) Change #3: Remove – Air handlers with condensate overflow protection and phase monitoring or surge devices.

Change #4: Add - All new PVC drain lines/traps Change #5: Remove – Heat strips must meet or exceed existing heat strips.

Change #6: Remove - If line set is not replaced, it must be pressure tested, flushed and inspected and covered under warranty Change #7: Remove - Replace all drain pans

Vendor Questions and Answers:

Question 1: Is a new gas pressure regulator desired for either of the (2) units in the solicitation?

Answer: Yes with proper outdoor vent caps for each unit.

Question 2: Is a new gas cock (gas shut off valve) desired for either of the (2) units in the solicitation? Answer: Yes for each unit Question 3: Shall the new systems have same outdoor air exchange capabilities (is manual outdoor air damper acceptable or is an economizer required)?

Answer: Economizer required

Question 4: Will alternates to Trane equipment be considered? (ICP, Carrier, Daikin, Johnson Controls, etc.)

Answer: Trane is preferred but alternates are acceptable.

Question 5: Is aluminum flashing required? Or will galvanized be acceptable?

Answer: Aluminum flashing required.

III. SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

SEE BIDDING SCHEDULE

See Bidding Schedule [03-3005-1]

The following specifications are provided as a minimum HVAC replacement requirement.

The scope of work includes the labor, supervision, materials and equipment to remove existing HVAC units, install new units, connect, start and verify proper operation as defined below.

Remove existing HVAC systems to include disposal/debris removal and install replacement HVAC units and accessories identified below.

Trane HVAC units are preferred as we are seeking to maintain consistency in service, parts and maintenance.

· 12.5 ton Package Unit for Urban Search and Rescue (Building #22)

· 6 ton Package Unit for Urban Search and Rescue (Building #22)

· Honeywell T6 Thermostats

· Condensers with phase monitoring or surge protection devices

· All new PVC drain lines/traps

· Connections to existing duct work and existing power requirements.

· Meet all applicable codes

The successful bidder will be required to incorporate all costs to complete the work above to include any permits and fees for the HVAC replacement.

Installation is defined as installing of the new equipment into the designated position of the old system unless specified differently by State Fire.

Once vendor begins unit replacement/installation in the assigned buildings, work will continue uninterrupted during normal working days until operational.

The successful bidder shall guarantee that the newly installed equipment is functioning as defined by the manufacturer.

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VIII. BIDDING SCHEDULE / PRICE-BUSINESS PROPOSAL

BIDDING SCHEDULE (NOV 2007)

Product Catg.: 03167 - HVAC Equipment Accessories and Supplies

Item Description: Trane or equal, 12.5 ton Package Unit

Internal Item Number: 1

______Yes

______No

Product Catg.: 03167 - HVAC Equipment Accessories and Supplies

Item Description: Trane or equal, 6 ton Package Unit

Internal Item Number: 2

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