Sources Sought Synopsis_HVAC Replacement Tulsa JCC_Proj 4264.pdf

Sources Sought Notice ID: 1605AE-25-N-00001

Design-Build Construction for Building A HVAC at the Tulsa Job Corps Center (Project 4264)

The US Department of Labor, Office of Job Corps, has a requirement for a qualified firm to provide design/build construction for the HVAC replacement for Building A at the Tulsa Job Corps Center located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.002(b) (2) (i), this notice is issued for the purpose of conducting market research. Market research is being conducted to determine if there are potential small businesses with the capacity and experience to perform the required work. This Notice is not to be misconstrued as an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME.

This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The full extent of the work will be described in the solicitation, which may follow at a later date. However, a summary of the services to be performed is provided as follows.

Project Description/Synopsis

The work involves design-build (design and construction) for the replacement of the existing Building A HVAC Central Plant components including two (2) water cooled chillers (1-80 ton and 1-100 ton), two (2) roof-mounted cooling towers (1-80 ton and 1-100 ton), and the central Building Management System (BMS) PC based digital automatic temperature control system for the Tulsa Job Corps Center. Design services for the project include field investigation and demolition assessment of the existing HVAC Central Plant components located within the basement and roof level and replacement with new “like kind” equipment and reconnections.

Estimated Construction Value

Per FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

Place of Performance

Tulsa Job Corps Center 1133 N Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74110

Statement of Qualifications

1. Previous projects of similar scope and value

A. Contractor has provided design and construction services on two and more building HVAC system replacement projects with a $1M to $5M constructed value within the last five years.

B. Contractor has previous project experience on projects requiring the replacement of existing BMS automatic temperature control PC based digital control systems.

C. Provide previous project examples that include the location of the project (City, State), the project owner, a brief and concise description of the project scope and its relevancy to this project, specialty design consultants employed, and a comparison of the construction budget versus construction award value, and the final contract amount.

2. Project Location

A. Contractor has completed three or more projects in the region of the country the project is located in within the last five years indicating familiarity with state and local codes, environmental conditions, economic conditions and experience/qualifications of local design consultants.

3. Cost control, project schedule, safety, and quality of work

A. Contractor has a proven record of successful performance by completing projects on or ahead of time. Using the previous project examples include the Contract Award/NTP date, the original contract completion date, and the actual contract completion date for each project.

B. Contractor has a proven record of successful performance by reducing cost and completing projects on or below budget. Using the previous project examples indicate the contract award amount, the final contract value, and a percentage of change order value relative to the total construction value for each project.

C. Contractor has established Safety and Quality Control procedures and protocols which are consistently applied to all projects.

4. Financial Capabilities

A. Contractor is in sound financial standing with no claims or liens. Contractor has sufficient financial capacity to bond a project in the $1M to $5M range. Provide aggregate and per project bonding capacity limits.

Your submission should not exceed 10 pages. Your response to this Notice, is due no later than November 5, 2024 by 2:00 PM EST, and submit it via email to Teena Glasper, Contract Specialist, US Department of Labor/OASAM/OSPE/JCAS, A&E Construction, glasper.teena.r@dol.gov.

HUBZone small businesses, small disabled veteran-owned small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) small businesses and other small businesses are encouraged to submit.

NAICS Code for this requirement is 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19 Million.

Acknowledgment of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified regarding the results of the Government’s evaluation of the information received. The determination to proceed with the acquisition is within the discretion of the Government. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please be reminded that a prospective Offeror interested in obtaining a contract award with the Government must be registered in the Federal Government's System for Award Management (SAM) database. Additional information regarding contractor registration can be obtained through the following website, www.SAM.gov.

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