Pre-Solicitation_LODGEPOLE_Visitors_Center_HVAC_Project.pdf

NAICS 238220, Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) contractors

This acquisition is set aside for HUBZone small business concerns.

This is a pre-solicitation notice to announce that the Department of Interior, National Park Service, Sequoia Canyon National Park (NPS), has identified a requirement to solicit for the rehabilitation and replacement of critical components of the mission 66 Lodgepole Visitor Center and Park administrative facility located in the Lodgepole developed area of Sequoia National Park.

This project will address critical component replacement and needed rehabilitation of the facilities heating and cooling mechanical systems (HVAC). Existing fin tube heating equipment located in the administrative offices will be replaced with hydronic panel style radiant heaters. Existing heating and ventilating equipment and ductwork supplying the exhibits area, lobby, and auditorium will be removed/altered to provide ventilation only with new Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOA) equipment.

DOA’s to operate only during occupied hours. These spaces will be heated with new hydronic radiant floor systems controlled by zone programmable thermostats. New under-floor insulation will be installed at all wood-framed floor locations. The comfort stations will be heated by ceiling-mounted hydronic panel style radiant heaters with external thermostats and new mechanical ventilation. All hydronic systems will be heated by the existing propane-fired condensing boiler. The existing propane vaporizer will be removed. Existing ceiling grilles and louvers will be retained along with new soffit and wall mounted louvers serving the DOA’s exhaust. In conjunction with the HVAC modifications, the existing boiler room east wall and ceiling will receive a one-hour fire resistant assembly. All main electrical panels will be replaced including electrical feeders to subpanels. Bid options will consist of relocation of information technology equipment located in the Boiler Room to the Radio Room, installation of occupancy sensors for Administrative Zone lighting fixtures, and replacement of lamps/lenses in lighting fixtures at the Administrative Zone with new LED lamps/lenses.

NPS intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) based off the Solicitation P15PS00174. The contractor who is selected for this project will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, skills and expertise required to perform this award in accordance with code compliance issues under Federal and State regulations, and as per the specifications and drawings. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 238220.

RFP ISSUANCE DATE: The anticipated issuance date of the RFP is on or about December 17, 2014 with an anticipated closing date of January 22, 2015. The anticipated period of performance is from May 1, 2015 to October 18, 2015. Note: There will NOT be a public bid opening for this requirement. The RFP will be posted and available for download at the www.fbo.gov website on or about December 17, 2014. In addition, general information and links to the solicitation will be provided at the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov). A negotiated, firm-fixed price contract will be awarded requiring submission of both a technical and price proposal. The Government will consider an offeror’s technical capability, past performance, and price to determine best value (trade-off process) to the Government in accordance with the procedures outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part

15. Any amendments issued to the solicitation will also be available at the websites mentioned above.

NO HARD COPY DOCUMENTS WILL BE ISSUED.

In accordance with FAR 52.219-8 this project will utilize HUBZone small business concerns. This procurement has been set-aside for HUBZone small business concerns. Any responsible, certified HUBZone small business concerns may submit an offer that will be considered.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMEMNT INFORMATION: To be eligible for a government contract, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management registration system

(SAM.gov) government system prior to award. The link for SAM can be found at https://www.sam.gov.

We advise potential bidders to begin the registration process when they prepare their proposal to ensure the registration in the SAM database is complete and in-place should they be selected for award (see FAR Subpart 4.11).

ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS APPLICATION (ORCA): Prospective contractors shall complete the electronic annual representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov in conjunction with required registration in the System for Award Management (see FAR Subpart 4.12)

QUESTIONS: ALL QUESTIONS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST ON

THIS PROJECT, NOT THE PARK.

Solicitation Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) Solicitation

Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price (Negotiated) will be awarded

Title of Project: Lodgepole Visitors Center HVAC Rehabilitation at Sequoia National Park.

Place of Performance: The Lodgepole Visitors Center within the boundaries of Sequoia National Park, in Tulare County, California; accessed through the Ash Mountain entrance on Highway 198 in the southwest corner of the Park, northeast of Three Rivers, California.

A pre-construction site visit is scheduled for 11:00am (PST), Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the Lodgepole Visitors Center (20 miles from Park entrance at Ash Mountain). IMPORTANT: Contractors desiring to attend the site visit will need to ensure they have a four wheel drive (4x4) vehicle and snow chains with them in the event the weather (snow) requirements of the Park exist. Questions regarding directions to meeting location can be addressed to the project COR, Mr. Justin Pattison at (559) 565-3737.

In accordance with FAR 36.204(e), the estimated competitive range for this solicitation is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

All responsible, certified HUBZone Sources may submit an offer for consideration to:

Point of Contact(s):

David Lewis Contract Specialist

(559) 565-3180