fbo sources sought JCI HVAC SERVICE AGREEMENT ATHENS GA.pdf

Solicitation Number: 12405B22Q0014

Notice Type:

Sources Sought

Synopsis:

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service, Athens, GA is requesting information regarding the capability to provide annual service agreement to maintain Johnson’s Control HVAC Systems.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

SERVICE AGREEMENT for HVAC SYSTEM SERVICE CONTRACT FOR BLDG 45 and 47 AT THE ATHENS, GA LOCATION-BASE PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS

REV 9.17.21 QUANTITY SCOPE

COOLING TOWERS

1 Operational Inspection (Summer) 1 Comprehensive Service (Winter) 1 Tower Cleaning (Winter)

Vibration Analysis 4 1 Vibration Analysis on Fan (Summer)

ENERGY RECOVERY UNITS (ERU) 5 1 Operational Inspection (Summer) 1 Comprehensive Service (Winter)

Vibration Analysis 5 1 Vibration Analysis on Fan (Summer)

AIR-HANDLING UNITS 14 1 Operational Inspection (Summer)

Vibration Analysis 14 1 Vibration Analysis on Fan (Summer)

GLYCOL LOOP TESTING 4 1 Annual Test on Glycol Loop Concentration

CHILLERS

1 Tower Cleaning (Winter)

Condenser Tube Brushing

1 Condenser Tube Brushing (Winter) Kept in Year 1 to verify tubes are clean at start of service. In Years 2-5, Condenser Tube Brushing will be quoted on an as-needed basis if approach temperature indicates tubes are dirty.

Vibration Analysis 4 1 Vibration Analysis on Chiller (Summer)

CHILLER VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES

1 Comprehensive Service, Includes Coolant Change (Winter)

CONNECTED SERVICES

Connected Services Setup and Commissioning

One-Time Setup Fee in Year 1 Only:

- Furnish and Install Cell Modem.

- Furnish labor to complete setup for each chiller.

Connected Services Internet Connectivity 1 Annual Cell Data Service Fee for Cell Modem

Connected Service Technology & Support

4 Access to Connected Chiller Portal, Health Reporting and

Comprehensive Reporting, and Fault Analysis of almost 100 Chiller Points, trended every 15 minutes. Custom notification and remote alarm for chiller issues via phone call, text message, or email. Required for Connected Services.

Connected Remote Technician Diagnosis (24x7) 4

24/7 Technician Monitoring and Diagnosis of Chiller Faults.

Optional for Connected Services.

The equipment is still covered by the manufacturer warranty. All work on these units is required to be carried out by Johnson’s Control certified technicians. Johnson’s Control is the manufacture and installer of this equipment. They require service be performed by technicians that have been trained on Johnson’s Control systems and have the knowledge needed for sequence of operation and architecture of the controls.

This is not a request for proposals, but instead market research to determine interested vendors prior to issuing a solicitation. Pricing information provided is for estimation purposes only. A determination by the Government on the method of competing this requirement has not been established. The Government will not award a contract based on this Sources Sought Notice or the information received, nor will it reimburse participants for the information they provide. If you are an interested vendor, please provide the following information: 1) Business name and point of contact; 2) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3) business size; and 4) a brief statement of Capability (no more than three pages) which demonstrates the ability to meet the specialized work requirements above. Include any past performance information on contracts of similar size and scope. Electronic responses are preferred. Information provided will not be used as a part of any subsequent solicitation requirement. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses are due no later than 10:00 a.m., Central Time, on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, to the attention of Shalunda Mix, Contract Specialist, via e-mail to shalunda.mix@usda.gov.

Contracting Office Address:

USDA-ARS, SEA

141 Experiment Station Road P. O. Box 225 Stoneville, MS 38776

Primary Point of Contact:

Shalunda Mix Contract Specialist shalunda.mix@usda.gov