Chiller Replacement
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12305B21R0010
- Agency
- Northeast Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Place of performance
- Beltsville, Maryland 20705, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is soliciting proposals to replace two chillers totaling 258 tons with a more energy efficient 258-ton Daikin dual compressor magnetic centrifugal water cooled chiller at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals with responses due by June 2, 2021. Interested parties must monitor the website for amendments and submit any questions in writing by May 21, 2021.
This requirement is set aside as a total small business opportunity under NAICS code 238220 for plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractors with a size standard of $16.5 million in average annual receipts. The period of performance is 142 days from receipt of the notice to proceed at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center. Bid, payment and performance bonds are required. The estimated value of the contract is between $250,000 and $500,000. Site visits will be conducted following COVID-19 safety protocols with limited attendance and required face coverings and social distancing.
Notice text
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Update #5 · Latest ·
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has a requirement to replace the 258 Ton York Chiller #2 and Optional Chiller #1 with a more energy efficient Daikin Dual Compressor Magnetic Centrifugal Water Cooled 258-Ton Chiller at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), building 001.
Solicitation 12305B21R0010 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 15 and 36 and will be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price order. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions. All interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website to ensure they have the most current information (i.e. Amendments) for the solicitation. No paper solicitation will be available.
Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns: This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside.
The associated NAICS Code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.
The small business size standard is $16.5 million.
Magnitude of Construction is between $250,000 and $500,000.
Period of performance is 142 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
Bonds: Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds are required.
Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of proposals, shall require rejection of the proposal in all cases except those listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.101-4.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to, Falcon Albino, via email to falcon.albino@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM EST on May 21, 2021. Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.
An organized site visit has been scheduled for 9:00 AM -12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on May 12th, 2021.
Participants will meet at:
USDA/ARS/Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
10300 Baltimore Avenue
Bldg. 426A, BARC-EAST
Beltsville, MD 20705
In order to attend the site visit, you MUST pre-register by 3:00 PM EST on May 6th, 2021. Please email
Falcon.albino@usda.gov with the company name and name(s)
Site visit guidelines
Due to COVID-19, attendance should be limited to only necessary personnel. Standard COVID-19 protocols will be followed during the site visit. Face coverings shall be worn when entering the base, when indoors, and when individuals are within six (6) feet of each other. Visitors will supply their own face coverings. Social distancing guidelines will be followed whenever practicable.
Update #4 ·
The purpose of this amendment is to cancel the site visit scheduled for May 5th. The site visit will be held on May 12th from 0900 to 12PM EST in accordance with the following COVID related requirements:
Individuals who are residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia are required to complete the attached wellness check on the day of the site visit. Individuals who are not residents of District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, must submit test results prior to attending.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has a requirement to replace the 258 Ton York Chiller #2 and Optional Chiller #1 with a more energy efficient Daikin Dual Compressor Magnetic Centrifugal Water Cooled 258-Ton Chiller at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), building 001.
Solicitation 12305B21R0010 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 15 and 36 and will be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price order. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions. All interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website to ensure they have the most current information (i.e. Amendments) for the solicitation. No paper solicitation will be available.
Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns: This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside.
The associated NAICS Code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.
The small business size standard is $16.5 million.
Magnitude of Construction is between $250,000 and $500,000.
Period of performance is 142 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
Bonds: Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds are required.
Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of proposals, shall require rejection of the proposal in all cases except those listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.101-4.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to, Falcon Albino, via email to falcon.albino@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM EST on May 21, 2021. Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.
Biobased Products: This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products.
An organized site visit has been scheduled for 9:00 AM -12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on May 12th, 2021.
Participants will meet at:
USDA/ARS/Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
10300 Baltimore Avenue
Bldg. 426A, BARC-EAST
Beltsville, MD 20705
In order to attend the site visit, you MUST pre-register by 3:00 PM EST on May 6th, 2021. Please email
Falcon.albino@usda.gov with the company name and name(s)
Site visit guidelines
Due to COVID-19, attendance should be limited to only necessary personnel. Standard COVID-19 protocols will be followed during the site visit. Face coverings shall be worn when entering the base, when indoors, and when individuals are within six (6) feet of each other. Visitors will supply their own face coverings. Social distancing guidelines will be followed whenever practicable.
Update #3 ·
The purpose of this amendment is to cancel the site visit scheduled for May 5th. The site visit will be held on May 12th from 0900 to 12PM EST in accordance with the following COVID related requirements:
Individuals who are residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia are required to complete the attached wellness check on the day of the site visit. Individuals who are not residents of District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, must submit test results prior to attending.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has a requirement to replace the 258 Ton York Chiller #2 and Optional Chiller #1 with a more energy efficient Daikin Dual Compressor Magnetic Centrifugal Water Cooled 258-Ton Chiller at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), building 001.
Solicitation 12305B21R0010 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 15 and 36 and will be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price order. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions. All interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website to ensure they have the most current information (i.e. Amendments) for the solicitation. No paper solicitation will be available.
Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns: This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside.
The associated NAICS Code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.
The small business size standard is $16.5 million.
Magnitude of Construction is between $250,000 and $500,000.
Period of performance is 142 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
Bonds: Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds are required.
Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of proposals, shall require rejection of the proposal in all cases except those listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.101-4.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to, Falcon Albino, via email to falcon.albino@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM EST on May 07, 2021. Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.
Biobased Products: This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products.
An organized site visit has been scheduled for 9:00 AM -12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on May 12th, 2021.
Participants will meet at:
USDA/ARS/Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
10300 Baltimore Avenue
Bldg. 426A, BARC-EAST
Beltsville, MD 20705
In order to attend the site visit, you MUST pre-register by 3:00 PM EST on May 6th, 2021. Please email
Falcon.albino@usda.gov with the company name and name(s)
Site visit guidelines
Due to COVID-19, attendance should be limited to only necessary personnel. Standard COVID-19 protocols will be followed during the site visit. Face coverings shall be worn when entering the base, when indoors, and when individuals are within six (6) feet of each other. Visitors will supply their own face coverings. Social distancing guidelines will be followed whenever practicable.
Update #2 ·
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has a requirement to replace the 258 Ton York Chiller #2 and Optional Chiller #1 with a more energy efficient Daikin Dual Compressor Magnetic Centrifugal Water Cooled 258-Ton Chiller at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), building 001.
Solicitation 12305B21R0010 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 15 and 36 and will be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price order. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions. All interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website to ensure they have the most current information (i.e. Amendments) for the solicitation. No paper solicitation will be available.
Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns: This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside.
The associated NAICS Code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.
The small business size standard is $16.5 million.
Magnitude of Construction is between $250,000 and $500,000.
Period of performance is 142 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
Bonds: Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds are required.
Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of proposals, shall require rejection of the proposal in all cases except those listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.101-4.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to, Falcon Albino, via email to falcon.albino@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM EST on May 07, 2021. Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.
Biobased Products: This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products.
An organized site visit has been scheduled for 9:00 AM -12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on May 5th, 2021.
Participants will meet at:
USDA/ARS/Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
10300 Baltimore Avenue
Bldg. 426A, BARC-EAST
Beltsville, MD 20705
In order to attend the site visit, you MUST pre-register by 3:00 PM EST on May 3rd, 2021. Please email
Falcon.albino@usda.gov with the company name and name(s)
Site visit guidelines
Due to COVID-19, attendance should be limited to only necessary personnel. Standard COVID-19 protocols will be followed during the site visit. Face coverings shall be worn when entering the base, when indoors, and when individuals are within six (6) feet of each other. Visitors will supply their own face coverings. Social distancing guidelines will be followed whenever practicable.
Update #1 ·
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has a requirement to replace the 258 Ton York Chiller #2 and Optional Chiller #1 with a more energy efficient Daikin Dual Compressor Magnetic Centrifugal Water Cooled 258-Ton Chiller at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), building 001.
Solicitation 12305B21R0010 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 15 and 36 and will be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price order. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions. All interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website to ensure they have the most current information (i.e. Amendments) for the solicitation. No paper solicitation will be available.
Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns: This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside.
The associated NAICS Code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.
The small business size standard is $16.5 million.
Magnitude of Construction is between $250,000 and $500,000.
Period of performance is 142 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
Bonds: Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds are required.
Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of proposals, shall require rejection of the proposal in all cases except those listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.101-4.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to, Falcon Albino, via email to falcon.albino@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM EST on May 07, 2021. Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.
Biobased Products: This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products.
Site visit guidelines
Due to COVID-19, attendance should be limited to only necessary personnel. Standard COVID-19 protocols will be followed during the site visit. Face coverings shall be worn when entering the base, when indoors, and when individuals are within six (6) feet of each other. Visitors will supply their own face coverings. Social distancing guidelines will be followed whenever practicable.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ON SITE SIGN IN SHEET FOR SITE VISIT FOR REPLACEMENT OF CHILLERS.pdf | ||
| Modification 0005.pdf | ||
| Questions and Answers 2.pdf | ||
| 12305B21R0010 Amendment 0005.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Amendment 0003.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Amendment.pdf | ||
| Mechanical Plans 2.pdf | ||
| 12305B21R0010 Amendment 0002.pdf | ||
| Questions and Answers 1.pdf | ||
| Visitor Contractor Wellness Check.docx | DOCX document | |
| 12305B21R0010.pdf | ||
| REV. #1 SOW FOR BUILDING #001 258 TON CHILLER #2 REPLACEMENT.docx | DOCX document | |
| Mechanical Plans.pdf | ||
| CHILLER-2 - Certified Drawing(1).docx | DOCX document | |
| ARS371.pdf | ||
| ARS372.pdf | ||
| Attachment 6 Sample COVID Safety Plan.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| Submittal Register For Bldg. #001 Chiller Replacement Project W.O. #2104443.doc | DOC document |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Chiller Replacement | Solicitation | |
| Chiller Replacement | Pre-Solicitation |
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