FL_HVAC_RFI_Package_1.docx

Request for Information (RFI) for HVAC unit improvement to increase cooling capacity on the generator floor at the Fontenelle Power Plant:

The Bureau of Reclamation has a Request for Information (RFI) seeking sources who can evaluate our current HVAC system at the Fontenelle WY Power Plant and recommend a new system that is energy efficient in accordance with the technical requirements/specifications listed below.

This is not an announcement of a Solicitation.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3, Request for Information for Solicitation and Planning Purposes (October 1997), this notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Department of the Interior (DOI) BOR intends to assess the responses to inform its decision-making. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to contract for services. The government will not pay for any information provided as a result of this notice and will not recognize or reimburse any cost associated with RFI submission. Responses to this RFI will not affect a potential offeror's ability to respond to any RFP that might follow. Please ensure that any sensitive or protected information is marked as such and the government will ensure this information is not released externally.

Technical Requirements/Specifications:

1.01 PURPOSE:

Flaming Gorge Field Division is seeking an HVAC Engineering Contractor to evaluate our current HVAC system at The Fontenelle Power plant, in Fontenelle Wyoming and recommend changes that will increase the energy efficiency and optional AC capability.

BACKGROUND:

1.01.1 Flaming Gorge Field Division Office of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, located at 5995 Flaming Gorge Visitor Center, Dutch John, UT 84023. The Fontenelle Power Plant is located at 38 Fontenelle, Hwy 316, Kemmerer, WY 83101.

1.02 Fontenelle Power Plant was built in the early 60’s and began generation in 1962. The original HVAC system design has not been altered since installation. The heating unit is 12KW with an 1800 CFM fan. See diagram 1 for HVAC unit specifications.

1.03 OBJECTIVES:

1.03.1 Check and evaluate existing heating & ventilating (H&V) units and provide information on the most cost-effective solution to increase the energy efficiency.

1.03.2 Provide options for addition of air conditioning to the unit.

1.03.3 Verify the building fresh air balance and recommend changes to correct any deficiencies located because of this RFI.

1.04 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1.04.1 All equipment is currently located within the power plant. The Fontenelle Dam and Power Plant is located approximately 50 miles north of Green River WY on Hwy 372.

1.04.2 Vendors will be always escorted during the site visit. A site visit will be scheduled

1.05 SCOPE OF WORK:

1.05.1 All work performed on this project shall be done in accordance with ASHRAE and ANSI standards, applicable federal, state, and local building, plumbing, and electrical codes including applicable codes and standards of Bureau of Reclamation (BOR).

1.05.2 Evaluate existing HVAC components and provide recommendations that meet overall objective.

1.05.3 Existing HVAC systems are shown in the attached drawing.

1.05.4 Evaluate the cooling loads and make recommendations for on upgrades or updates as needed.

1.06 SITE VISIT:

1.06.1 A site visit for interested parties will be held on July 26, 2022, beginning at the Fontenelle Power Plant parking lot of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, located at 38 Fontenelle, Hwy 316, Kemmerer, WY 83101. The Fontenelle Dam and Power Plant is located approximately 50 miles north of Green River WY on Hwy 372. At least 5 days before the date of the site visit, participants planning to attend the site visit must send the company name, and name of attendees, in writing, electronically to Lisa Laughbon via email llaughbon@usbr.gov.

On the day of the site visit, all the interested parties are to attend a briefing in our Fontenelle Power Plant cited above.

RESPONSE:

1.06.2 Interested offerors/vendors having HVAC evaluation and design capabilities to meet the requirements of this RFI should submit a capability statement of 2 pages or less including analysis for the HVAC repair redesign. Do not provide general brochures or generic information.

1.06.3 Submit a capability statement including company name, address and point of contact information shall be included in your response. Include Unique Entity ID Number and CAGE CODE

1.06.4 Include a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for any proposed equipment and installation included in or services integral to the work listed above. Identify major cost drivers that impact this ROM including the cost of any proposed equipment, the cost of any training for the operation of equipment.

No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized in “SAM.gov” website. It is the potential offerors’ responsibility to monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis.

This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government or will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Only qualified proposers will be contacted.

Electronic submissions via email are also acceptable at llaughbon@usbr.gov.

All Submissions shall be received no later than August 15 2022 at 1700 hours Eastern time.

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