MAS - Edwards Engineering, Inc. - GS21F0166W

Experts in Building Energy Optimization Services

PRICE LIST

GSA Schedule MAS Facilities Maintenance and Management Services

Contract Number: GS-21F-0166W Contract Period: 24 May 2020 through 24 May 2025

Special Item Numbers:

• 561210FAC Facilities Maintenance and Management

• OLM Order-Level Materials

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISRATION

FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

AUTHORIZED FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CATALOG/PRICE LIST

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Contractor’s Name

Edwards Engineering, Inc.

Contractor’s Address

1000 Touhy Avenue Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-4922

Contact

Robert (Bob) Paul General Manager

Mike Bernauer Account Manager

Telephone Number

847-364-8100

Facsimile Number

847-364-0188 e-Mail rpaul@edwardsengineering.com mbernauer@edwardsengineering.com

Web Site www.EdwardsEngineering.com

Business Type:

Large

24 Dec 2020

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Experts in Building Energy Optimization Services

GSA Schedule MAS Facilities Maintenance and Management Services

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

Company Overview ………………………………………………………….

Price List ………………………………………………………….

Labor Category Descriptions ………………………………………………………….

Terms and Conditions ………………………………………………………….

How to Hire Edwards Engineering, Inc.

Under GSA Schedule MAS ……………………………………………………..

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Value Proposition. Edwards Engineering, Inc. offers the following value to the Federal government:

• Green Buildings. We are experts in building energy optimization services. We are experts at building refrigeration retrofits using R410A (a non-ozone depleting chemical) to phase out R-22.

• Compliance. Support compliance with the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 and Executive Order 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance.

• Building Service Life Extension. We can help extend the service life of Federal building mechanical systems up to 15%.

Company Overview. Edwards Engineering, Inc. is a full-service contractor and maintenance company that handles heating, refrigeration, ventilation and air conditioning projects. Established in 1978, it offers a range of fabrication, installation and maintenance services. Edwards Engineering’s design and engineering team uses computer aided design and drafting software. Fabrication of duct, exhaust and fume systems is done at the company s 52,000-square-foot facility. Other systems include absorption and centrifugal chillers, as well as ammonia and medical gas piping systems.

Edwards Engineering has installed and maintained systems throughout Chicago, including health care, hospitality, office, retail and telecommunication locations.

Owners. The owners of the company are:

• Scott Lieske, President

• Michael B. Johnson, Executive Vice President

• Edward Lieske, Owner

Edwards Engineering, Inc. (EEI)

Services

• Plan and Specification or Design/Build

• Engineering, Design, and Drafting Services

• Sheet Metal Fabrication and Installation

• Equipment and Piping Installation

• 24 Hour Emergency Service

• HVAC, Ammonia, Low Temp Refrigeration, Electrical, Plumbing Services

• Facilities Management Services

Founded 1978

Location

1000 Touhy Avenue * Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-4922

Employees 160

DUNS Number 094295060

Status Large Business

Memberships. Edwards Engineering, Inc. is proud to be members of the following organizations:

Areas Membership

Professional Associations

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning

Engineers (ASHRAE)

• Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA)

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• Sheet Metal Contractors National Association (SMCNA)

Unions

Pipefitters Union

• Local 501

• Local 597 Sheet Metal Workers Union No. 73 Boilermakers Union No. 1

Quality Procedures. Edwards Engineering uses the following quality-based approach for all our projects:

• Requirements Definition. Accurately determine the exact needs of the project o Prepare a Work Breakdown Structure o Develop a phased and detailed work plan

• Project Tools. Create the safest, most-efficient methods to complete the project o Automated software tools

▪ MS Project

▪ SureTrak o Project budget o Master Schedule / Project Checklists o Personnel Assignments o Bill of Materials

• Quality Processes. We use the following quality-based processes.

o Coordinate with other contractors and building operators to minimize disruptions o Negotiate the best price for all labor, materials, rentals and other items o Used pre-qualified subcontractors for all work not done by us o Create realistic project schedules with frequent periodic updates o Exceed our client’s expectations

• Training. We ensure our employees are thoroughly trained in the latest technology.

o Ensure all senior employees are Union trained o Ensure senior employees have “A Card” from Union for all HVAC maintenance work

• Certifications. We have earned and maintain leading industry certifications.

o “R Stamp”. We have an elite industry rating for welding pressure vessels.

o Service Center. We are an authorized representative of Limpsfield / Autoflame boiler retrofit and maintenance. We are the only one in the State of Illinois.

• Warranty. We guarantee the quality of our work. We provide the following warranty for HVAC maintenance and related service work:

In contrast, many of our competitors only guarantee parts, not labor.

Quality Measures. Edwards Engineering has a historic average of less than one percent “call back” ratio.

EMR. Edwards Engineering has an Experience Modifier Ratio (EMR) rating of 0.91.

This far exceeds the 1.0 EMR industry standard rating for safety.

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INFORMATION FOR ORDERING ACTIVITIES

1 a. Awarded special item number(s) with appropriate cross-reference to item descriptions and awarded price(s).

Special Item Number (SIN) Description of Services

561210FAC Facilities Maintenance and Management

OLM Order-Level Materials

1 b. Identification of the lowest priced model number and lowest unit price for that model for each special item number awarded in the contract.

SIN 561210FAC

SERVICE

Job Title/Task

GSA PRICE

(Hourly Rate)

Project Manager $136.34

Supervisor $123.98

Sheet Metal Superintendent $123.98

Sheet Metal Foreman $121.80

Sheet Metal Installers $119.34

Sheet Metal Shop Fabricators $119.34

Pipefitter (Foreman) $148.11

Pipefitter Superintendent $153.05

Pipefitter (Journeyman) $143.17

Pipefitter (Apprentice) $126.87

Boilermakers $136.34

Service Fitter $143.17

NOTE: Trip Charge = $30.00 (Within 100-mile radius of downtown Chicago, IL

As of: 27 July 2020

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Labor Category Descriptions

1 c. Description of all corresponding commercial job titles, experience, functional responsibility and education for those types of employees or subcontractors who will perform services shall be provided.

Position Description: SHEET METAL SUPERINTENDENT Reports To: President and Executive Vice President

Primary Role: To provide management of the sheet metal field and shop personnel assigned to projects to ensure a quality installation, customer satisfaction, and a profitable project for the Company.

Management

• Ensure that the personnel only do the work included in the Contract Documents.

• Enforce the record keeping of changed job conditions and their effects (i.e. daily logs, photographs, marked up drawings, etc.).

• Review and approve field time sheets for accuracy and compliance with cost codes.

Project Planning and Scheduling

• Influence other contractors to provide favorable project installation conditions.

• Establish and negotiate acceptable work sequences and durations for the construction progress schedule

• Maintain an accurate up-to-date record of general construction progress and keep advised our personnel, subcontractors and suppliers of schedule requirements.

Purchasing and Expediting

• Requisition and assist the project management personnel in negotiating changes in the work.

• Effectively negotiate the purchase of equipment and materials as necessary for the project.

• Maintain and monitor purchase order records, cost records and payment approval records for all equipment, materials and subcontract services purchased.

• Expedite delivery of equipment/material shipments, inspecting for conformance with conditions and quantities specified in purchase orders or agreements.

Work Changes

• Effectively estimate and assist the PM or Sales Executive in quoting and selling changes in the work.

• Identify changes in the work having profit potential

• Negotiate favorable clarifications of ambiguous specifications.

Productivity

• Manage the orderly build-up and reduction in crew size and avoid crisis manning levels.

• Maintain job site environment which supports trade productivity (adequate materials, equipment, proper access, frequent communications and clear directives).

• Identify and resolve trade productivity problems to complete the work.

• Redeem trade labor estimates.

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Records and Reports

• Determine the current status of the project relative to productivity, manpower loading, delivery, schedule changes, estimate redemption and profitability.

Job Completion and Final Acceptance

• Expedite completion of recognized deficiencies; secure agreement on or take documentary action on disputed items.

• Supervise and review documentation of tests and secure acceptance of systems.

Codes and Standards

• Understand mechanical systems, appropriate codes and industry standards. Obtain permits and plan checks where necessary. Provide design assistance to sales staff as requested.

Internal Relations

• Maintain rapport and positive working relations with all inter-company personnel to resolve problems, exploit opportunities and maximize profit. Coordinate with all teams and departments to assure proper and timely flow of data and information.

External Relations

• Maintain rapport and positive working relations with customers, vendors and other outside agents. Effectively represent the Company’s interest to outside agents to maximize profits.

Confidentiality

• Maintain the confidentiality of information pertaining to the Company and other proprietary information which normally crosses the desk.

Special Projects

• Provide support for any special projects as assigned by your supervisor. These special projects, at the determination of the supervisor, may or may not become part of this position’s primary responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a four-year high school education

• Two years of trade school formal training.

• Four years or more as a sheet metal foreman

• Capable of reading and understanding mechanical blueprints and specifications.

• Served and completed four-year apprenticeship program

• Minimum of seven years field experience

• Must be able to list jobs and communicate needs to fabrication shop.

• Manage and direct up to 20 field sheet metal tradesman.

• Implement and monitor all EEI safety practices and policies.

• Must be able to provide manpower forecast to management based on existing projects and backlog.

• Capable of reading and understanding corporate job financials.

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Position Description: SERVICE FITTER Reports To: Service Fitter Supervisor

Primary Role: To provide scheduled and emergency services to our customer base and to ensure quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and a profitable service call for the Company.

Duties

• Respond to scheduled service calls on a daily basis.

• Be available to respond to 24-hour emergency service calls.

• Poses the skills level to perform equipment replacement and retrofit services.

• Pursue formal on- going training to ensure the skill levels are maintained.

• Diligent with regard to paper work and record keeping.

• Practice and adhere to corporate safety programs and policies.

• Provide technical assistance to the service sales staff personnel to ensure customer satisfaction for identified problems and scheduled maintenance.

• Identify and promote new business opportunities within your customer base.

• Minimum of five years of field service experience.

• Experienced in the servicing of Centrifugal chillers, reciprocating compressors, boilers, air delivery systems, pumps, absorption units, and various temperature controls

• Minimum four-year high school education.

• A member in good standing with local #597 fitters union.

• Must be willing to participate in technical training seminars necessary to educate service technicians in technological advancements and new service tools.

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Position Description: SERVICE FITTER SUPERVISOR Reports To: President and Executive Vice President

Primary Role: To provide management and technical assistance to the Service

Fitter field personnel to ensure a quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and a profitable service call for the Company.

• Ensure that the personnel only do the contracted work.

• Enforce the record keeping of job conditions and their effects.

• Provide technical assistance to field personnel to ensure proper identification and correction of equipment deficiencies.

• Provide technical assistance to the service sales staff personnel to ensure customer satisfaction for identified problems and scheduled maintenance.

Scheduling

• Oversee the dispatch of field personnel to ensure the personnel are matched for the service tasks requested.

• Establish and negotiate acceptable work sequences and durations for the scheduled preventative maintenance contracts.

• Requisition and assist the service sales personnel in negotiating changes in the work.

• Monitor purchase order records, cost records and payment approval records for all equipment, materials and subcontract services purchased.

the customer’s conditions and quantities specified in purchase orders or agreements.

• Effectively estimate and assist the Sales Executive in quoting and selling work.

• Identify changes to the service contract having profit potential

Productivity

• Identify and resolve trade productivity problems to complete the work.

• Redeem trade labor estimates.

Job Completion and Final Acceptance

• Expedite completion of recognized deficiencies; secure agreement on or take documentary action on disputed items. Review documentation of tests and secure acceptance of systems.

Codes and Standards

• Understand mechanical systems, appropriate codes and industry standards. Obtain permits and plan checks where necessary.

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Internal Relations

• Maintain rapport and positive working relations with all inter-company personnel to proprietary information which normally crosses the desk.

special projects, at the determination of the supervisor, may or may not become part of this position’s primary responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of field service experience.

• Experienced in the servicing of Centrifugal chillers, reciprocating compressors, boilers, air delivery systems, pumps, absorption units, and various temperature controls

• Minimum four-year high school education.

• Ability to direct and manage the day to day operations of 15-20 service technicians.

• A member in good standing with local #597 fitters union.

• Must be willing to participate in technical training seminars necessary to educate service technicians in technological advancements and new service tools.

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Position Description: SHEET METAL FOREMAN Reports To: Sheet Metal Superintendent

Primary Role: To provide management of the sheet metal field personnel assigned to projects to ensure a quality installation, customer satisfaction, and a profitable project for the Company.

• Enforce the record keeping of changed job conditions and their effects (i.e. daily logs, photographs, marked up drawings, etc.).

• Record and issue field time sheets.

Project Planning and Scheduling

• Establish and negotiate acceptable work sequences and durations for the construction progress schedule.

the work.

• Effectively negotiate the purchase of materials as necessary for the project.

• Effectively assist the PM or Sales Executive in quoting and selling changes in the work.

• Identify changes in the work having profit potential.

• Negotiate favorable clarifications of ambiguous specifications.

Productivity

• Manage the orderly build-up and reduction in crew size and avoid crisis manning levels.

• Maintain job site environment which supports trade productivity (adequate materials, equipment, proper access, frequent communications and clear directives).

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• Supervise and review documentation of tests and secure acceptance of systems.

Codes and Standards

• Understand mechanical systems, appropriate codes and industry standards.

Internal Relations

• Maintain rapport and positive working relations with all inter-company personnel to proprietary information.

special projects, at the determination of the supervisor, may or may not become part

• Capable of reading and understanding mechanical blueprints and specifications.

• Served and completed four-year apprenticeship program

• Minimum of seven years field experience

• Must be able to list jobs and communicate needs to fabrication shop.

• Manage and direct up to 20 field sheet metal tradesman.

• Implement and monitor all EEI safety practices and policies.

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Position Description: BOILERMAKER - JOURNEYMAN Reports To: Service Supervisor

Primary Role: To provide a quality boiler and pressure vessel repair, preventative maintenance, customer satisfaction, in a profitable manner for the Company.

Scheduling

• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and within parameters promised to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Identify additional maintenance work having profit potential and significant benefits to the client.

• Identify and resolve installation problems to complete the work.

• Provide a timely service response to our customers to ensure satisfaction.

• Redeem trade labor estimates.

• Assemble, install, and repair boilers, vats, and other large vessels.

• Must be capable of attaching necessary components such as water tubes, valves, burners and gauges.

• Capable of patching failed or weak areas of boilers utilizing steel plates.

• Install special equipment on boilers and tanks to prevent smoke or fumes from polluting the environment.

• Strictly adhering to the company’s safety policies, practices and regulations.

• Posses and maintain an “R-stamp” welding certification.

Internal Relations

• Maintain rapport and positive working relations with all inter-company personnel to

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• Completion of a 4-year apprenticeship program.

• On the job training and a minimum of 144 hours of classroom instruction per year.

• Minimum of a high school diploma.

• A certified member of the local boilermakers union chapter in good standing.

• “R-stamp” welding certification preferred.

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Position Description: PIPE FITTER FOREMAN Reports To: Pipe Fitter Superintendent

Primary Role: To provide management of the pipe fitter field personnel assigned to projects to ensure a quality installation, customer satisfaction, and a profitable project for the Company.

• Enforce the record keeping of changed job conditions and their effects (i.e. daily logs, photographs, marked up drawings, etc.).

• Record and issue field time sheets.

Project Planning and Scheduling

• Establish and negotiate acceptable work sequences and durations for the construction progress schedule.

the work.

• Effectively negotiate the purchase of materials as necessary for the project.

• Effectively assist the PM or Sales Executive in quoting and selling changes in the work.

• Identify changes in the work having profit potential

• Negotiate favorable clarifications of ambiguous specifications.

• Manage the orderly build-up and reduction in crew size and avoid crisis manning levels.

• Maintain job site environment which supports trade productivity (adequate materials, equipment, proper access, frequent communications and clear directives).

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• Supervise and review documentation of tests and secure acceptance of systems.

Codes and Standards

• Understand mechanical systems, appropriate codes and industry standards.

Internal Relations

• Maintain rapport and positive working relations with all inter-company personnel to

• Capable of reading and understanding mechanical blueprints and specifications.

• Served and completed four-year apprenticeship program

• Minimum of seven years field experience

• Must be able to estimate jobs and communicate needs to account reps and suppliers

• Manage and direct up to 20 field pipe fitter tradesman.

• Implement and monitor all EEI safety practices and policies.

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Terms and Conditions

2. Maximum order.

$1,000,000.00

*If the “best value” selection places your order over the Maximum Order, identified in this catalog/price list, you have an opportunity to obtain a better schedule contract price. Before placing your order, contact the aforementioned contractor for a better price. The contractor may (1) offer a new price for this requirement; (2) offer the lowest price available under this contract or (3) decline the order. A delivery order that exceeds the maximum order may be placed under the Schedule contract in accordance with FAR 8.404.

3. Minimum order.

$100.00

4. Geographic coverage (delivery area).

Local Provider (Chicago region)

5. Point(s) of production:

Not Applicable

6. Discount from list prices or statement of net price.

7. Quantity discounts.

Additional 1% for task orders of $100,000 or more.

8. Prompt payment terms.

9a. Notification that Government purchase cards are accepted at or below the micro-purchase threshold.

Yes

9b. Notification whether Government purchase cards are accepted or not accepted above the micro-purchase threshold.

Yes

10. Foreign items:

None.

11a. Time of delivery. (Contractor insert number of days.)

Specified at Time of Order

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11b. Expedited Delivery. The Contractor will insert the sentence "Items available for expedited delivery are noted in this price list." under this heading. The Contractor may use a symbol of its choosing to highlight items in its price lists that have expedited delivery.

Emergency Repairs and Maintenance Services are available under this Contract. Expedited Delivery Time is dependent upon staff availability in the service area and is priced at the rates indicated in the Price List. To be Determined (TBD).

11c. Overnight and 2-day delivery. The Contractor will indicate whether overnight and 2-day delivery is available. Also, the Contractor will indicate that the schedule customer may contact the Contractor for rates for overnight and 2-day delivery.

11d. Urgent Requirements. The Contractor will note in its price list the "Urgent Requirements" clause of its contract and advise agencies that they can also contact the Contractor's representative to effect a faster delivery.

Clause I-FSS-140-B of the contract applies. Agencies can contact contractor’s representative to possibly affect a faster delivery.

12. F.O.B. point(s).

Destination

13a. Ordering address(es).

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Attn: Mike Bernauer, 847-977-8955 (Cell)

13b. Ordering procedures: For supplies and services, the ordering procedures, information on Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA's) are found in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3.

14. Payment address(es).

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

15. Warranty provision.

Standard Commercial Warranty (determined on a project-by-project basis)

16. Export packing charges, if applicable.

17. Terms and conditions of Government purchase card acceptance (any thresholds above the micro-purchase level).

None

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18. Terms and conditions of rental, maintenance, and repair (if applicable).

Determined on a project-by-project basis

19. Terms and conditions of installation (if applicable).

20. Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices (if applicable).

20a. Terms and conditions for any other services (if applicable)

21. List of service and distribution points (if applicable).

22. List of participating dealers (if applicable).

23. Preventive maintenance (if applicable).

24a. Special attributes such as environmental attributes (e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants).

24b. If applicable, indicate that Section 508 compliance information is available on Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) supplies and services and show where full details can be found (e.g.

contractor's website or other location.) The EIT standards can be found at: www.Section508.gov/.

25. Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number.

094295060

26. Notification regarding registration in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database.

Active

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How to Hire Edwards Engineering, Inc.

Under GSA Schedule MAS

SIN 561210 FAC – Facilities Maintenance and Management

Below is a summary of how to order from us.

1. For orders up to $10,000: Develop a Scope of Work (SOW) and have your procurement office place the order directly with Edwards Engineering, Inc.

2. For orders over $10,000 but less than $1,000,000: Develop a performance-based SOW, send a Request for Quote to at least three GSA MAS Schedule Holders, evaluate quotes based on your best value criteria, and place the order with the selected contractor.

3. For orders over $1,000,000: Follow the procedures as per #2 above but seek additional quotes.

4. Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). In order to further decrease costs, reduce paperwork, and save time, access Edwards Engineering, Inc. directly by establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement.

Reference: FAR Subpart 8.4, Federal Supply Schedule.