ESBD_File_348021_Addendum #1 - CSP #754-CentralPlantEconomizer-2024.pdf

COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL

FOR

Central Plant Boiler # 2 Economizer

Replacement

Addendum #1 Issued February 1, 2024

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: February 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (C.S.T.)

Notice to All Respondents

The following is Addendum #1 to the Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) ESBD Posting # 754- CentralPlantEconomizer-2024 which was posted on January 22, 2024.

Prepared By:

Texas State University 601 University

San Marcos, TX 78666 512-245-2202

Agenda Central Plant Boiler # 2 Economizer Replacement

January 31, 2024

Competitive Seal Proposal (CSP) CSP# 754-CentralPlantEconomizer-2024

CSP DUE DATE: February 20, 2024 by 2:00 PM - FPDC Office

A. Introductions

a. Staff - FPDC

b. HUB Specialist information – email: hub@txstate.edu phone: (512) 245-2521

B. Scope of Work

Provide general construction including mechanical and electrical for the replacement of a boiler economizer for Central Plant at Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas. Boiler feedwater and economizer air instrumentation will be replaced in-kind in new equipment, unless otherwise noted on the drawings. The existing control systems will remain in operation and the new instrumentation will integrate into it utilizing current wiring/cabling and communication media. Existing boiler economizer O2 sensor will be reinstalled in new ductwork. In addition, various temperature sensors and thermowells will be removed during demolition and reinstalled in the new piping and ductwork. Respondent to assess cable and conduit condition while demolishing and removing no longer used equipment. Respondent to notify the owner immediately of damaged or not usable equipment, cabling, or conduit. New and re-used instrumentation will be commissioned by a certified boiler representative hired by respondent and information to be verified in the control system.

Total Construction Cost Limitation for the Project is: Six Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($615,000.00)

C. Timeline Project Planning Schedule:

2.4.1 CSP Posted .......................................................................................................................... 01/22/2024

2.4.2 Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference……………………………………….. ............. 01/31/2024

2.4.3 CSP Submission of Written Questions Deadline (5:00 p.m.) .............................................. 02/07/2024

2.4.4 Receive Proposals by 2:00 p.m. ......................................................................................... 02/20/2024

2.4.5 Receive HSP by 2:00 p.m. ................................................................................................... 02/21/2024

2.4.6 Read Respondents name aloud at Texas State University, 2:00 p.m. .................................. 02/21/2024

2.4.7 Read Respondents pricing proposal aloud at

Texas State University, 2:00 p.m. ........................................................................................ 02/28/2024

2.4.8 University selects General Contractor ................................................................................. 03/06/2024

2.4.9 Execute General Contractor Agreement .............................................................................. 03/18/2024

2.4.10 Construction Scheduled Start Date ...................................................................................... 04/01/2024

2.4.11 Target Construction Substantial .................................................................................................... 08/01/2024

2.4.12 Target Construction Final Completion date ........................................................................ 09/03/2024

Construction dates will be established once the project has been awarded and long lead procurement items have been established.

The above schedule of events represents a basic timeline for the Project. A final Project timeline will be developed with the University later. The University can be expected to work with the highest-ranking Respondent to validate and improve on this initial schedule.

D. Criteria

Criterion One: Respondent’s Ability To Provide Construction Services (1%)

Criterion Two: Qualifications Of Construction Team and The Execution Of Services (35%) mailto:hub@txstate.edu

Criterion Three: Respondent’s Past Performance On Representative Projects (25%)

Criterion Four: Respondent’s Past Performance on University, State-Funded Projects, or Major Institutions of Higher

Education (30%)

Criterion Five: Respondent’s Project Planning and Scheduling for the Project (7%)

Criterion Six: Respondent’s Quality Control and Commissioning Program for this Project (1%)

Criterion Seven: Respondent’s Project Safety Program for this Project (1%)

Criterion Eight: Respondent’s Pricing and Delivery Proposals

E. Historically Underutilized Businesses

The University has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable in connection with this procurement Solicitation.

Therefore, a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) is required as a part of the Respondent's Proposal. The Respondent shall develop and administer a HSP as a part of the Respondent's Proposals. Failure to submit a required HUB Subcontracting Plan may result in rejection of the Proposal.

For additional information regarding any aspect of the University’s HUB Outreach Program, contact HUB Specialist, Procurement & Strategic Sourcing at (512) 245-2521 or HUB@txstate.edu .

F. Questions on the CSP

All questions from the CSP shall be submitted in writing and addressed to:

Melissa Wile Buyer III mao114@txstate.edu

G. Parking and permitting information.

• Vendors and contractors (including construction contractors) who have contracts with the university may purchase red restricted permits if they wish to have red restricted parking privileges. They may also purchase perimeter parking permits but can only park in the perimeter lots.

• Parking inside fenced staging or construction areas will be limited. The staging areas are not intended to be parking areas. They are generally limited to 1-4 spaces for the job superintendent and other essential personnel. The job superintendent will give authorization to park inside the staging area. A dashboard permit will be provided at no cost by Parking Services and must be displayed at all times when parking in the staged area. Vehicles parked outside the pre-arranged staging areas may be subject to ticketing, immobilization (booting), and towing. Construction contractors must purchase perimeter permits for their workers to park in lot P/AZ 10W (Bobcat Stadium West) and be transported to the job site if they choose to park on campus. Permits must be displayed in all vehicles to park legally on campus.

• Vendors or Service providers with no contractual relationship with the university must park in the pay garages or may purchase a perimeter permit and park in any perimeter lot. On a case-by-case basis, the Assistant Director of Parking Services, upon request, may approve the purchase of a red restricted permit.

• The annual cost of a red restricted parking permit is $335.00. The annual cost of a perimeter parking permit is $115.00.

H. Closing mailto:HUB@txstate.edu mailto:mao114@txstate.edu