RFI_Chiller_Replacement.doc

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

SUBJECT: Chiller replacement for the U.S. Geological Survey, Earth Resources Observation and Science ((EROS) Center

NAICS: 238220

PSC: Z1AZ

Response Date & Time: 04/17/2015 NLT 2:00PM CST POC: Ryan Collier, Contract Specialist, rcollier@usgs.gov

DISCLAIMER: 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) or Request for Quotation (RFQ). Although “proposal” and “offeror” may be used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. The Department of the Interior (DOI)/U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 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 any products or 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 formal RFP or RFQ 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.

The Department of Interior, USGS/Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is seeking a contractor to provide all of the labor, materials, and equipment necessary in support of replacement of 200T and 300T Chillers located at USGS/EROS, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198.

The purpose of this RFI is to obtain market research information to assist the government in determining how to compete the proposed requirement. The Government intends to obtain capability statements from companies that can provide the requested services. Interested parties must be able to give evidence that they have the ability, at a minimum, to meet the following requirements:

· Demolition and removal of existing Chiller systems including chillers, pumps, piping, wiring, and all accessories.

· Demolition and removal of specified electrical items including but not limited to power, lighting, and controls.

· Provide two new 300-ton Chiller systems including chillers, pumps, piping, wiring, and all accessories.

· Provide modification of electrical systems as will be specified in Attachments to the solicitation.

Interested parties who believe they have the knowledge, expertise, and ability to provide all the required services are invited to submit a Capabilities Statement, not to exceed 3 pages. Responses should include the following information: company name, address, point of contact, email address, business type/size, identify GSA contract # (if applicable), and a description of the services your company can provide that you believe would meet the needs of the government.

To notify the Government of sensitive information, data identified as Proprietary e.g., 41 USC section 423, the Procurement Integrity Act restrictive legend per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-1 contained in a response to this RFI, offerors shall mark the cover page of the response and each affected page of the response with indications that it contains proprietary information. The Government assumes no liability for the disclosure or use of information contained in a response if it is not marked proprietary.

All questions related to this RFI shall be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Ryan Collier at rcollier@usgs.gov. Please return you capability statement no later than 2:00 PM CST, Friday, April 17, 2015 and reference “Chiller Replacement - RFI” in the email subject line. Responses received after this date will not be evaluated. No feedback or evaluations will be provided regarding the information provided.