RFP 5845871 B518 Replace Chillers.pdf

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND

MID-ATLANTIC REGION

PUBLIC WORKS DEPT- FACILITIES ENGINEERING & ACQUISITION DIVISION

NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON

PO BOX 400, BUILDING 135

GROTON, CT 06349-5026

POC: Rebecca Dennison (860) 694-4528 rebecca.dennison@navy.mil

HUBZONE DESIGN-BUILD (DB), DESIGN-BID-BUILD (DBB) INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE

QUANTITY (IDIQ) MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC) FOR FACILITIES IN

THE NORTH INTEGRATED PRODUCT TEAM (IPT) AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (AOR) TO INCLUDE

CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW

HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, AND VERMONT

**Only those Contractors listed below in MACC Solicitation will be allowed to Bid on this Proposal.

PROPOSED TASK ORDER:

RFP 5845871

PROJECT TITLE: Building 518 Replace Chillers

LOCATION: Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton CT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

DATE OF SOLICITATION: 8 February 2021

HUBZONE MACC CONTRACT HOLDERS: ML-C00050

N40085-17-D-5038 The Oak Group Inc.

200 Federal Street, Suite 224 Camden, New Jersey 08103 POC: Eduard Eichen Phone: (856) 377-0060 Email: eje@oakgroup.net Cage Code: 02YA4

N40085-17-D-5039 Pontiac Drywall Systems, Inc.

20 W. Huron Street Pontiac, Michigan 48342 POC: LaVonte Travis Phone: (248) 332-3011 Email: lavontetravis@pdsicontractors.com Cage Code: 4X0G3

N40085-17-D-5040 QBS, Inc.

1548 Linden Avenue Alliance, Ohio 44601 POC: James Franks Phone: (330) 806-1022 Email: jim@qbsinc.com Cage Code:1PHB1

N40085-17-D-5041 Smart ATI/KMK Joint Venture 16 Whitehall Road, Suite 2 Rochester, New Hampshire 03867 POC: Lori Smart, Teri Lavoie, Stephanie Mills Phone: (603) 330-3533 Email: lori@smartati.com teri@smartati.com smills@kmkconstruction.com Cage Code: 7PQB0 mailto:eje@oakgroup.net mailto:lavontetravis@pdsicontractors.com mailto:jim@qbsinc.com mailto:lori@smartati.com mailto:teri@smartati.com mailto:smills@kmkconstruction.com

PROJECT TITLE: Building 518 Replace Chillers

LOCATION: Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton CT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

NAVFAC Solicitation No.: 5845871

NAVFAC Specification Work Order No.: 1674801

Title: Building 518 Replace Chillers

Location of the work: Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton CT

Description of the work:

The scope of this project is to provide and commission two new chillers with associated chilled water and condenser water pumps for Building 518 located at SUBASE New London in Groton, CT. The chilled water plant was originally designed for three chillers and three roof mounted cooling towers. The current system uses two chillers and two roof mounted cooling towers.

The base bid for this project must replace one of the existing chillers, associated pumps, and provide a new third chiller with associated pumps; resulting in three chillers total for the facility.

Replacement of the other existing chiller is detailed as part of Option #1 below.

The existing cooling towers were installed in 2019. See Part 6 – Attachments of the SOW for detailed information regarding original system configuration and equipment information. Reuse existing equipment pads to the greatest extent possible.

New equipment must be selected based on efficiency, capacity and features (not manufacturer).

A cooling load analysis is not required; however, a sequence of operation detailing the staging of the chillers must be provided.

New equipment must meet or exceed the energy efficiency ratings of ASHRAE 90.1-2013 as specified in UFC 1-200-02. New equipment must be fully integrated into the buildings DDC system. Equipment and controls must be commissioned by a first-tier commissioning subcontractor. The list of equipment for the Base Bid is detailed in Table 1 below. B518 is a secure facility. Project will require escorts (Government provided) for work inside the building.

Refer to Part 6 – Attachments of SOW for record drawings, system diagrams and sequences of operation. (Attachment A)

Table 1: Base Bid – Equipment List

1- Full Model / Serial Number CVHE036FAQ2JB2355DEZA14DECA0000000052XIAO / L88B00909 2- 1050 GPM is the maximum flowrate supported by the cooling tower.

BID OPTIONS

Option #1: Replace existing chiller (Chiller – 1) and associated pumps.

Table 2: Bid Option 1 – Equipment List

1- Full Model / Serial Number: CVHE036FAQ2JB2355DEZAI4DE1A0000000052XIAO / L88B00907

Option #2: Provide temporary chiller(s) to maintain chilled water service to the building for a duration of three months. Total capacity of temporary chiller(s) must not exceed 300 tons.

FAR 36.204-(f) Disclosure of Magnitude of construction: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.

NAICS Code: 236220

FSC/PSC: Z2CA

Time for completion: All Base Work (CLIN 0001) shall be completed within 270 calendar days after contract award.

Proposal Requirement: A full-time site Superintendent and a full-time Quality Control (QC)/ Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) are required to be on site for the duration of the project. The Quality Control Manager may serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) as long as all requirements in Section 01 35 26 (Governmental Safety Requirements) are met.

The price shall be valid for at least 180 days.

Wage Determination: The following Department of Labor (DOL) General Wage Decisions applies to this Task Order: General Decision Number CT20210024 01/01/2021. (Attachment C) Should these wage determinations be updated by the DOL prior to award, the most current wage determination will be incorporated at time of award.

Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020) 52.211–10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements (APR 2008) 52.217-4 Evaluation of Options at Time of Award (JUN 1988) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990) 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity- Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction (OCT 2010) 52.246-4 Inspection of Services—Fixed Price (AUG 1996) 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions (OCT 2005) 252.232–7006 Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions (DEC 2018)

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text:

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020) - Provision is attached (Attachment I). Complete representation and return with proposal.

52.211-12 Liquidated Damages—Construction (SEP 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $2,147.00 (for Base CLIN Work) for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted. See table below for additional liquidated damages for Option CLIN Work.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

(End of clause)

CLIN

Item

Description Liquidated Damages Amount

Calendar Days to Complete

0001 Base Price $2,147.00 270 0002 Option #1 $150.00 270 0003 Option #2 $66.00 270 Total Base + Option #1 + Option #2 $2,363.00 270

52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997)

(a) Definition. “Facsimile proposal,” as used in this provision, means a proposal, revision or modification of a proposal, or withdrawal of a proposal that is transmitted to and received by the Government via facsimile machine.

(b) Offerors may submit facsimile proposals as responses to this solicitation. Facsimile proposals are subject to the same rules as paper proposals.

(c) The email address receiving proposals is: rebecca.dennison@navy.mil.

(d) If any portion of a facsimile proposal received by the Contracting Officer is unreadable to the degree that conformance to the essential requirements of the solicitation cannot be ascertained from the document-

(1) The Contracting Officer immediately shall notify the offeror and permit the offeror to resubmit the proposal;

(2) The method and time for resubmission shall be prescribed by the Contracting Officer after consultation with the offeror; and

(3) The resubmission shall be considered as if it were received at the date and time of the original unreadable submission for the purpose of determining timeliness, provided the offeror complies with the time and format requirements for resubmission prescribed by the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the facsimile proposal.

However, if requested to do so by the Contracting Officer, the apparently successful offeror promptly shall submit the complete original signed proposal. (End of provision)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants;

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants;

(3) Orders set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); and

(4) Orders issued directly to small business concerns or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii).

(c) Limitations on subcontracting. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for—

(1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

mailto:rebecca.dennison@navy.mil https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-8#FAR_8_405_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-16#FAR_16_505 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#FAR_19_504

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies). The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials.

(3) General construction. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(4) Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraph (b)(1) and (2) of this clause— _ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or X By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(End of clause)

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g.,bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds-

(1) To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and

(2) To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $1,900,000.00, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of clause)

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts is incorporated into this task order.

Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall, within five days after the work commences on the contract or another period of time determined by the Contracting Officer, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval three copies of a practicable schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the several salient features of the work (including acquiring materials, plant, and equipment). The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled for completion by any given date during the period. If the Contractor fails to submit a schedule within the time prescribed, the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required schedule.

(b) The Contractor shall enter the actual progress on the chart as directed by the Contracting Officer, and upon doing so shall immediately deliver three copies of the annotated schedule to the Contracting Officer. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. In this circumstance, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

(c) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the Contracting Officer under this clause shall be grounds for a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the contract. Upon making this determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractor’s right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this contract.

(End of clause)

UFGS 01 31 23.13 20 Electronic Construction and Facility Support Contract Management System (eCMS) is applicable to this solicitation. (Attachment F) https://www.navfac.navy.mil/products_and_services/ci/about_us/capital_improvements_docume nts.html

Utilities: The Contractor is responsible for providing all of their own utilities.

CT Sales Tax: Contractors can fill out and use CERT-141, Contractor's Exempt Purchase Certificate, as the Navy is a qualifying Federal agency. This form can be given to subcontractors for use to purchase materials for this specific solicitation/contract number. As a result, Bidder shall NOT include Connecticut Sales and Use Taxes in their Bid Price. Bidder shall, however, include all, if any, APPLICABLE Federal and Local taxes in their bid price. A tax exempt number will not be provided. (Attachments J, K & L)

SITE VISIT: IMPORTANT

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 1:00 PM EST at the Naval Submarine Base New London, CT.

Visitor requests must be received no later than 08:00 AM EST, February 16, 2021 via e-mail to:

To: stephen.israel.ctr@navy.mil Cc: rebecca.dennison@navy.mil mailto:stephen.israel.ctr@navy.mil mailto:rebecca.dennison@navy.mil

This will be the ONLY Government scheduled site visit. Please select no more than two (2) individuals per company.

Contractors are urged to pick up their ONE-DAY passes by 11:00 AM on February 17, 2021.

2. Location: Meet at Building 135 parking lot (Attachment H).

3. Pre-Site Visit Requirements:

a. All visitors must show valid photo identification to enter. All vehicles must have current registration and insurance.

b. All visitors must be U.S. citizens.

c. All visitors must wear a mask during the site visit.

4. Site Visit Restrictions: All electronic devices with cameras and/or recording capabilities are prohibited in Building 518.

5. Badging: You must go to the pass and ID office before entering the base.

Contractors that do not currently have a Rapid Gate pass for SUBASE, must submit for a one-day pass request to Stephen Israel no later than 8:00 AM, February 16, 2021.

Site Visit One-Day Pass Request Spreadsheet (Attachment D).

6. Request for Information (RFIs): RFIs must be submitted in writing via email, utilizing the attached RFI form (Attachment E):

To: rebecca.dennison@navy.mil CC: michael.giangregorio@navy.mil

An amendment will be issued with the consolidated RFIs answered. No further questions will be taken after 4 March 2021 by 2:00 PM.

Proposal Due Date: Thursday, 11 March 2021 at 2:00 PM (EST).

Proposals can be emailed NLT 2:00 PM EST on 11 March 2021. Email to rebecca.dennison@navy.mil. Hard copy of proposal and bid bonds to follow NLT 2:00 PM EST on 12 March 2021.

Proposal Delivery Information: Proposals may be sent via Federal Express (FedEx) or United Postal Service (UPS) to:

NAVFACSYSCOM MIDLANT – PWD/FEAD

ATTN: Rebecca Dennison Naval Submarine Base New London PO Box 400 Building 135 1st Floor Groton, CT 06349-5026 mailto:rebecca.dennison@navy.mil mailto:michael.giangregorio@navy.mil mailto:rebecca.dennison@navy.mil

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD:

1. The solicitation requires the evaluation of Price.

2. The proposed Task Order will be awarded to the lowest evaluated price.

PRICE

A. Price Submission:

PRICE BINDER: Offeror shall submit one (1) original, marked “Original”, and one (1) copy, each binder clipped or stapled, with the following:

• Price Proposal Form (Attachment B)

• Copy of Representation and Certifications from SAM

• FAR 52.204-24 Representation completed and signed (Attachment I)

• Bid Bond

• 8 ½ X 11 format

• Times New Roman, 12 point font

• Include a cover page with Solicitation Number, Solicitation Title, Prime Contractor Name, Address, Phone Number, Fax Number, DUNS, Cage Code, Point of Contact, Phone Number, and Email Address.

B. Basis of Evaluation:

The Government will evaluate price based on the total price. Total price consists of the basic requirements and the two option items. In accordance with FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options, will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Analysis will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

a. Comparison of proposed prices received in response to the RFP.

b. Comparison of proposed prices with the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE).

c. Comparison of Proposed prices with available historical information.

d. Comparison of market survey results.

EVALUATION

1. As stated in the solicitation, the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)).

The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

2. The process is selected as appropriate for this acquisition because the best value is expected to result from selection of the proposal with the lowest evaluated price.

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT A – B518 Replace Chillers Specs ATTACHMENT B – Price Proposal Form ATTACHMENT C – Wages CT20210024 ATTACHMENT D – Base Access Pass Request ATTACHMENT E – NAVFAC RFI Form ATTACHMENT F – ECMS Contractors Guide, UFGS 01 31 23.13 20 ATTACHMENT G – Subase General Requirements ATTACHMENT H – Base Map BLDG 135 ATTACHMENT I – FAR 52.204-24 Representation ATTACHMENT J – Building Contractors Guide to Taxes

ATTACHMENT K – 2016-R-0149

ATTACHMENT L – CERT-141

ATTACHMENT M – Limitations on Subcontracting Form

52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997)