Design/Build closed loop geothermal heating and cooling HVAC system

Added: Jun 03, 2008 10:19 am The Connecticut National Guard intends to issue a Request for Proposals to award a single, firm fixed price contract for the design and construction of a new closed loop geothermal heating and cooling HVAC system for building #22, Squadron Operations Facility, at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut. The facility is approximately 18,200 square feet, single story, office and conference facility. The new geothermal system will include a well field, condenser water pumping and piping, above the cieling geothermal heat pumps, air distribution and controls. The exisiting electrical system will be modified as required. The anticipated performance period for design and construction is 200 calendar days after notice to proceed. The estimated price range is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. This procurement is being solicited using the two phase design build selection procedures in FAR 36.3. The phase one proposal closing date is on or about 17 July 2008. The source selection process will be conducted in accordance with FAR part 15 and DFARS part 215. Phase one evaluation factors include but are not limited to the offerors team past performance, basic techincal approach, and capability. Price is not required with phase one proposals. Following the review, evaluation, and rating of the phase one proposals, the Government intends to select a minimum of two but not more than five of the highest rated teams to advance to phase ttwo. The phase two evaluation factors include but are not limited to price, technical data, management plans, and a comprehensive design and construction schedule. Award will be unrestricted and is subject to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program FAR 19 (C)(2). The notice of price evaluation preference for HUBZON small businesses concerns in accordance with FAR 52.219-4 is applicable. The NAICS code is 238220 and the small business size standard is $13.0 Million. A small business subcontracting plan will be required of a large business that is selected for phase two and must be submitted with the phase two offer. The solicitation package will be issued via the web only. Interested offerors are required to submit their representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov You will need your DUNS number and CCR MPIN in order to login to the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA).