ASHRAE Request for Information 2026 04 30.docx.pdf

Request for Information

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and no contract will be awarded from this notice. No solicitation or final specifications are available at this time.

1. Request for Information Objective

The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Office of Acquisition Management is requesting information in order to help with acquisition planning for the project outlined below and in the scope of work attached.

The Government intends to utilize the information from this RFI to identify and resolve concerns regarding the acquisition strategy, including proposed contract type and acquisition planning schedule; the feasibility of the requirement; the contemplated delivery vehicle; and any other industry concerns or questions.

The Government invites Respondents to submit ideas that could assist it in attaining its objectives. The Government will not reimburse Respondents for any expenses associated with responding to this RFI, though the Government sincerely appreciates Respondents' efforts and input.

2. Project Objective and Background:

General Services Administration (GSA), Public Building Service (PBS) is in need of a qualified contracted professional (Contractor) can prepare a Water Management Plan (WMP) in accordance with American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 188 for 180 buildings nationwide. The development of this Water Management Plan (WMP) needs to meet the minimum legionellosis risk management requirements outlined in the ASHRAE Standard 188 and Guideline 12 to manage building water systems, maintain water safety, and prevent stagnation-related issues. The WMP should focus on monitoring, testing, and maintenance of water systems such as testing chlorine levels and temperature at point of use outlets, cleaning and changing aerators and showerheads, and validation testing of equipment and point of use outlets. Remedial actions, such as flushing, shall not be utilized as routine water safety tasks.

3. Submission of Responses

All interested and capable businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. One of the main purposes of this RFI is to assist the Contracting Officer and Program Office in performing market research for acquisition planning purposes.

Responses to this RFI shall be emailed to the following individuals: kalish.poole@gsa.gov, and diana.weiss@gsa.gov. Responses must be received no later than 4:00 PM EST, May 11th, 2026.

3.1. Response Format

● Cover Sheet including Company Name and Address; and Company Representative Name and Contact Information, including telephone and e-mail

● Response to RFI items in numerical order.

3.2. Request For Information Questionnaire

1. What experience do you have developing WMPs compliant with ASHRAE Standard 188 2021?

2. Do you have specific experience with our building type (e.g., commercial/high-rise)?

3. Can you provide resumes for the team, including experts in water treatment, engineering, and microbiology?

4. Does your team have a technical certification ASSE, sanitary engineer or equivalent?

5. GSA will provide a template for the report submittal for consistency purposes, are you comfortable using our template?

6. How many years of experience?

mailto:kalish.poole@gsa.gov mailto:diana.weiss@gsa.gov

Request for Information