SIRPHASEIOct2020.pdf

INTRODUCTION:

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), EnRoute and Terminal Facilities Programs have a requirement for the replacement of air handlers and computer units at the Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) located at 35 Northeastern Blvd., Nashua, NH.

The purpose of this Screening Information Request is to request specific information necessary for the FAA to determine which vendors meet the FAA’s minimum qualification requirements for this solicitation. The Request for Offer (RFO) will be issued to the prequalified contractors (short-list) which is limited to the highest scoring six (6) or fewer if six contractors do not meet the requirements of the SIR.

The Request for Offer (RFO) will be issued to the prequalified contractors (short-list) in late November 2020. Contract award is anticipated to be made by January 2021.

Electronic standard design plans, specifications and other documents will be issued to the prequalified contractors at the RFO stage.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), New England Region, has a requirement for the replacement of air handlers and computer room units at the Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) located at 35 Northeastern Blvd, Nashua, NH. The work shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

AUTOMATION WING:

1. Demolition and replacement of (11) nominal 20 ton computer room units (CRU’s) and (1) nominal 15 ton outside air unit.

Federal Aviation Administration

SCREENING INFORMATION REQUEST (SIR)

REPLACEMENT OF AHU’S 1 THRU 12, 520, 510 AND 520

BOSTON AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER

NASHUA, NH

SIR NO. 697DCK-21-R-00008

2. The scope of the Demolition and replacement work shall include mechanical, electrical, controls and fire alarm disciplines. The replacement of the outside air unit will also include replacement of piping and circulation pumps as well as some sheet metal work.

3. Replacing the actuators on (7) fire/smoke dampers.

4. Each new AHU and CRU unit will have a new fire alarm module and duct smoke detector to be connected to existing fire alarm connections by licensed fire alarm contractor.

5. Provide testing and balancing for all new equipment.

POWER SERVICES BUILDING

1. Demolition and replacement of (2) nominal 50 ton air handling units (AHU’s) and upgrading (1) nominal 15 ton air handling unit to a nominal 20 ton unit.

2. The scope of the demolition and replacement will include new piping, new ductwork, controls work and electrical work.

3. Electrical work will include replacing a 7.5HP VFD with a 10 HP VFD and (2)- 19 kw electric duct heaters.

4. Replacement of the lights in the second floor mechanical room from T12 fluorescent fixtures to LED fixtures.

5. Remove existing ductwork system and replace with new system in the first floor critical power room for the 20 ton AHU.

6. Existing duct smoke detectors to be disconnected and reinstalled by licensed fire alarm contractor.

7. Provide testing and balancing for all new equipment.

The successful offeror must be able to complete a minimum of 15% of the work using it own resources. The estimated performance time is 365 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The estimated construction price range is $1,000,000.00 to $3,000,000.00.

The North American Industrial Classification Standard is 238220 - $18.5 million. This procurement is available for full and open competition. All qualified contractors are encouraged to respond.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Responses to this SIR will be evaluated on the criteria listed below which are listed in descending order of importance.

1. COMPANY RESOURCES- This factor will consider the Applicant’s general financial condition, resources, and ability to sustain a project of this scope and duration.

a. Annual gross business volume for the past three (3) years.

b. Financial resources.

c. Bonding capacity.

d. Company-owned equipment.

The FAA will analyze the financial statements and make a risk assessment of the Applicant’s financial capability to successfully accomplish this project.

The Applicant shall submit, at a minimum, the following:

• A copy of the Company’s latest financial statements and balance sheets for the past three (3) years.

• Disclose any unpaid judgments in excess of $1 million.

• Disclose any disputed or unadjudicated claims in excess of $5 million.

• Bonding company’s name, address, agent’s name and telephone number.

• Length of time with bonding company.

• Bonding capacity, available and current.

• Evidence that the Contractor’s current bonding capacity is at least as large as the published contract award amount. Evidence may be in the form of a letter from a licensed bonding company (surety), or from an agent normally representing such a company.

• Bond rates charged by surety.

• List of additional surety used over the past five (5) years either on a regular or intermittent basis.

• Description of current financial resources showing your firm’s ability to sustain all contract activities for a period not less than sixty (60) calendar days, including licenses, permits, insurance, bonding, mobilization, equipment, labor, and material costs.

• Description of ability to obtain financial resources.

• List of company-owned equipment.

Company Resources will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Only those contractors who are determined to be financially responsible will be further evaluated.

2. Past Performance and Experience – This factor includes, but is not limited to the following for the prime or general contractor. Information utilized will be obtained from the references listed in the proposal, other sources known to the FAA, consumer protection organizations, and others who may have useful and relevant information.

a) Quality and timeliness of work in completed construction projects similar in size and complexity to this project (i.e., other FAA facilities, hospitals, or data centers)

b) Ability to successfully utilize major subcontractors (mechanical, electrical, and control) on projects similar in size and complexity to this project.

c) Ability to solve problems encountered and take corrective action.

d) Maintenance of good customer relations throughout past projects.

e) Reasonableness in negotiating contract changes.

f) Timeliness of payment to subcontractors and suppliers.

g) Labor and safety compliance record.

The offeror must provide documentation showing general construction experience with either the FAA, U.S. Government, agencies of state and local government, airport owners, or commercial business enterprise. The offeror’s past performance and experience must be in the capacity of a prime or general contractor. As a minimum, the offeror must have successfully completed a construction project similar in size and complexity to this project (i.e., FAA facilities, hospitals, and data centers). As a minimum, the offeror’s experience must include utilization of major subcontractors experienced in projects of similar size and complexity to this project. Performance information may be used for both responsibility determinations and as an evaluation factor against which offeror’s relative rankings will be compared to assure best value to the FAA.

The FAA will focus on information that demonstrates quality/timeliness of performance relative to the size and complexity of the procurement under consideration as well as business practices

1. Identify the type of construction work your company performs. Include any special qualifications of your firm that would be a particular benefit to the FAA construction project. List the percentage and categories of work normally performed with your own employees.

2. Provide the names of major subcontractors (mechanical, electrical, and HVAC controls) you have utilized in the past, summarize their qualifications to do the work, and provide a listing of projects you have successfully completed utilizing them in the past.

3. State the average annual amount of construction work your company performed during the past five (5) years.

4. State the total value of work your company has in progress and under contract at this time as well as anticipated work (i.e., projects on which you have submitted or intend to submit offers).

5. Provide references for the five (5) highest dollar projects your company has completed within the past three (3) years. Include the following for all projects:

• Title and location of project.

• Name, address, and phone number of the Project Manager and Contracting

Officer/Manager of the project.

• Brief description of type and extent of work provided for each project.

• Total contract value.

• Performance period including the originally estimated and actual completion dates.

• Percentage of work completed by your firm as general contractor.

• Major subcontractors utilized for each project, including address, phone number, and point of contact.

• Project Manager and Project Superintendent’s names and telephone numbers.

• Brief description of problems encountered and corrective actions taken, if applicable.

6. Provide documentation that demonstrates the company’s commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for the construction workforce and maintaining the client’s critical operations.

3. Key Personnel – This factor will consider the following elements of management and field staffing experience, capability, and degree of success.

a) Project Superintendent with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in coordinating mechanical, electrical, and control subcontractors in heavy construction industry.

b) Quality Control (QC) Manager with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a superintendent, inspector, QC manager, project manager, project engineer or construction manager on similar size and type construction contracts that include the major trades that are part of this requirement.

c) Contractor’s ability to perform 15% of the work with own workforce.

d) Types of trades, and their respective licenses, employed by the contractor.

Rating will be based on the least qualified person that is submitted for each position.

The FAA’s minimum requirement for a Project Superintendent is eight (8) years of experience in coordinating mechanical, electrical, and control subcontractors in the heavy construction industry. The FAA’s minimum requirement for a QC Manager is five (5) years’ experience as a superintendent, inspector, QC manager, project manager, project engineer, or construction manager on similar size and type construction contracts, which include the major trades that are part of this requirement. At a minimum, the offeror must demonstrate the ability to perform at least 15% of the work by its own workforce.

Additionally,

• Provide resumes for prospective Project Manager, Superintendent, and QC

Manager. The successful offeror will be expected to utilize the personnel submitted for the execution of the project.

• Provide description of contractor’s workforce, i.e., licensed electricians, carpenters, plumbers, etc.

Submittals must address the evaluation criteria and may be sent electronically to Susan.Newcomb@faa.gov. Electronic submittals are required. Mailed submittals cannot be accepted at this time. On the email note in the subject line: SIR No. 697DCK-21-R- 00008. Point of contact is Susan Newcomb, Contracting Officer, Telephone 781-238- 7659. All submittals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. local time, October 27, 2020. Submittals received after this date will not be considered. Questions should be made in writing and emailed to Susan Newcomb at Susan.Newcomb@faa.gov.

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