Edith Green Wendell Wyatt (EGWW) Federal Building - Aquatherm Domestic Hot Water Service (DHWS) Pipe Replacement (Project 2)

Note: This project is being advertised unrestricted.

Edith Green Wendell Wyatt (EGWW) Federal Building

Aquatherm Domestic Hot Water Service (DHWS) Pipe Replacement (Project 2)

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE & SITE VISIT
A pre-proposal conference & site visit regarding this RFP is scheduled as follows:

Project Title: EGWW Aquatherm DHWS Replacement 
Address: 1220 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97201
Date: 28 July 2020
Time: 10:00-11:00 - Pre-proposal Conference
            11:00-1:00 - Job Walk
Place: EGWW Lobby

Attendees shall bring a valid photo I.D. in order to pass through Security.

A pre-proposal site visit will be conducted in conjunction with the pre-proposal conference.  Attendance at the pre-proposal conference is mandatory for participation in the site visit.  The intent of the meeting is to discuss the Solicitation, Proposal requirements and general questions related to the Request for Proposals (RFP).  A tour of the facility will follow immediately after.

NOTE: Due to limited space within the occupied facility, no more than four (4) individuals per Design-Build team (including the Prime Contractor and any sub-consultants) will be permitted on the tour, regardless of company affiliation.  Sub-contractors must identify who they are associated with in order to attend the site visit tour; individual subcontractors will not be permitted on the site visit.

More than one representative from each company (as well as more than four individuals per design-build team) may attend the initial pre-proposal conference discussion in the morning.

All parties interested in attending the pre-proposal conference and/or site visit shall register not later than 3:00 p.m. on Monday, 27 July 2020 prior to the scheduled site visit.  Parties not registered by this deadline will not be permitted to attend the pre-proposal conference/site visit tour.

To register, each Offeror shall submit, in writing via email, to the Contracting Officer richard.risso@gsa.gov and the Project Manager at terry.martinson@gsa.gov, a list of attendees.  Information submitted shall include the following:

●     Attendee Name (First, Middle, Last)
●      Attendee Email
●     Company Name and Designation if Prime or Sub (if Sub, indicate to which Prime)
●      Company Address
●      Company Phone Number
●      Designation if the attendee is attending the tour of the facility

POST SITE VISIT QUESTIONS:  Questions raised during the site visit shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, richard.risso@gsa.gov and Project Manager, terry.martinson@gsa.gov within five (5) workdays following the site visit. Offerors shall submit all other inquiries related to this RFP in writing to the CO and the PM.

NOTE: This solicitation will remain unchanged unless it is specifically amended in writing.  If an amendment is issued, an offeror will be required to acknowledge the amendment in their proposal response.

Interested parties must notify the Contracting Officer for further information about attendance and to confirm location, time, and date.  Only those parties who have notified the Contracting Officer and provided necessary information in advance of the meeting will be allowed to attend.  To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, contact the Contracting Officer.

Authorized Representatives

The following individuals are designated as the authorized GSA representatives under this Solicitation:

Contracting Officer

Name:    Richard Risso 
Address:    400 15th Street SW, Auburn, WA 98001
Telephone:    (253) 508-2627
Email:    richard.risso@gsa.gov

Technical Point of Contact

Name:  Terry Martinson, Project Manager
Address:  620 SW Main, Portland, OR 97205
Telephone:  (971) 202-3111
Email:  terry.martinson@gsa.gov

Background & Project Summary

The Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt (EGWW) Federal Building (OR0043ZZ), located at 1220 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 9720, is an 18-story office building located in Portland’s government district. The building has been extensively renovated and modernized in a project that was funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and completed on May 1, 2013. This renovation included the replacement of plumbing and mechanical systems. As part of this renovation, random copolymer polypropylene (PP-R) piping was installed for domestic hot and cold water distribution, rainwater collection and recycle, and zone distribution for chilled water and heating hot water systems. Since March of 2018, a total of ten (10) failures have occurred. Seven (7) failures in the two inch (2”) PP-R domestic hot water primary loop supply main that extends from water heaters in the penthouse to the basement floor. Two (2) subsequent failures have occurred in the one inch (1”) DHW primary loop return and one (1) weld failure in the LTHW hydronic loop.  This primary loop serves all of the domestic hot water circulating sub-mains in the building. The most recent failure occurred in January 2020.

Domestic cold water enters the building from the street and splits to feed three (3) pressure zones. Cold water is supplied to fixtures in the basement through Floor Two (2) by street pressure, while Floors 3 through 18, including 18A are fed by a booster pump.  Pressure reducing stations for cold water are located on Floors 9 and 17.  Water heaters for domestic hot water, located on the mezzanine above Floor 18, serve a primary domestic hot water pipe loop that extends the total rise of the building from the basement to the mezzanine (a total of twenty (20) floors). This loop is circulated by an inline pump that runs continuously.  The domestic hot water (DHW) primary supply loop feeds into three (3) pressure reducing stations for the three (3) pressure zones or secondary loops.  The reducing stations are located on Floors B1, 9 and 17.  Water within each pressure zone is circulated in a loop by an inline pump through an electric water heater for temperature maintenance.  Circulation through the secondary zones is continuous.

Proposed Project

Project 2:

The scope of this project is removal of the PP-R primary domestic hot water Zone 2 and Zone 3 domestic hot water loops and replacement with copper piping. The project scope of work is summarized as follows:

Plumbing work: 

1. Replace all DHW piping in zone 2 (Levels 3 through 10) and zone 3 (Levels 11 through 18) including new zone supply and return risers
2. Replace zone supply and return loops
3. Replace restroom supply and return loops
4. Replace drops and connections to existing fixtures (190 no. total connections
5. Replace concealed DCW piping in restrooms from above-ceiling isolation valve to sink connections
6. Replace Zone 2 and 3 water heaters and circulation pumps
7. Remove and recycle/dispose of all abandoned piping and equipment
8. Insulate to code and label all new piping and equipment to building standards
9. Pressure test
10. Disinfect new piping

Architectural work: 

1. Open and repair gypsum board walls to access existing zone riser piping in freight elevator vestibule for replacement
2. Open and repair restroom ceilings and tiled walls for replacement of DHW and in-wall DCW piping
3. Open and repair break room wall for new sink connection
4. Remove and replace light fixtures in restrooms as required to access concealed piping
5. Open and replace plank and lay-in tile ceilings as required for replacement of existing distribution loops (including work in tenant areas)
6. Restore all finishes affected by construction.

Magnitude of Construction: ~$2.1M

Summary of Energy Compliance

This project will be designed to conform to requirements of the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service and will implement strategies to meet the Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings. GSA encourages design opportunities to increase energy efficiency above the minimum performance criteria.

Project Description & Approach

GSA envisions a highly collaborative design build delivery approach for this project where the DB contractor works closely with all stakeholders to deliver a project that meets the expectations and needs of both the team members and GSA's requirements to deliver an economical and operationally efficient high performing building.

As required by law, the facility must meet federal energy goals. The project is also to include conformance to the P-100 (Facility Standards for Public Buildings) and all other applicable building codes and standards.

The DB team will be selected through a best value / tradeoff selection process. During the development period from initial concept to final design the DB team will work in close consultation with GSA, the stakeholders to ensure all of the goals are addressed and that best value practices are utilized.

GSA will be contracting separately for a full time Construction Manager as Advisor (CMA) and 3rd party Commissioning Agent (CxA) services. All installed systems will be fully commissioned and functionally tested to ensure compliance with contract documents prior to being accepted by GSA.

Unique Situations/Risks

The need for continuous operation during construction, present unique challenges for the design/build teams on the project. Facility will remain fully occupied and operations during the entire project. No adverse impact on tenant mission will be acceptable.

Occupied Facility Construction

This project scope at the must occur within an occupied, fully functional facility. These functions include typical office work, but also include services for the general public. This presents several challenges that will have to be addressed by the designer and/or design/build team.

• All work in public spaces will need to be completed during unoccupied periods. Setup, construction, and clean-up will need to occur on a daily basis.

• Work must be performed in such a way that space conditioning is maintained throughout the process. Any work in winter will need to avoid disruption of space heating; any work in summer will need to avoid disruption of space cooling

• Any work in the central plant must be completed without disruption of the heat pump and hot water loops. Space layout design and properly staged implementation will be critical elements to a successful project.

Note: This project is not currently funded. Funds have been reserved for award in FY21 Q1.

Edith Green Wendell Wyatt (EGWW) Federal Building

Aquatherm Domestic Hot Water Service (DHWS) Pipe Replacement (Project 2)

Request for Qualifications – Small Business

The purpose of this Small Business Request for Qualifications notice is to determine availability and capability of qualified Small Businesses, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Woman Owned Small Businesses, or HUBZone small businesses.

Responses to this notice will be used for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research.

This procurement will be advertised under North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 238220 – Plumbing, Heating and HVAC Contractors. The small business size standard for NAICS code 238220 is $16.5M in average annual receipts over the past three (3) years.

Background & Project Summary

The Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt (EGWW) Federal Building (OR0043ZZ), located at 1220 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 9720, is an 18-story office building located in Portland’s government district. The building has been extensively renovated and modernized in a project that was funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and completed on May 1, 2013. This renovation included the replacement of plumbing and mechanical systems. As part of this renovation, random copolymer polypropylene (PP-R) piping was installed for domestic hot and cold water distribution, rainwater collection and recycle, and zone distribution for chilled water and heating hot water systems. Since March of 2018, a total of ten (10) failures have occurred. Seven (7) failures in the two inch (2”) PP-R domestic hot water primary loop supply main that extends from water heaters in the penthouse to the basement floor. Two (2) subsequent failures have occurred in the one inch (1”) DHW primary loop return and one (1) weld failure in the LTHW hydronic loop.  This primary loop serves all of the domestic hot water circulating sub-mains in the building. The most recent failure occurred in January 2020.

Domestic cold water enters the building from the street and splits to feed three (3) pressure zones. Cold water is supplied to fixtures in the basement through Floor Two (2) by street pressure, while Floors 3 through 18, including 18A are fed by a booster pump.  Pressure reducing stations for cold water are located on Floors 9 and 17.  Water heaters for domestic hot water, located on the mezzanine above Floor 18, serve a primary domestic hot water pipe loop that extends the total rise of the building from the basement to the mezzanine (a total of twenty (20) floors). This loop is circulated by an inline pump that runs continuously.  The domestic hot water (DHW) primary supply loop feeds into three (3) pressure reducing stations for the three (3) pressure zones or secondary loops.  The reducing stations are located on Floors B1, 9 and 17.  Water within each pressure zone is circulated in a loop by an inline pump through an electric water heater for temperature maintenance.  Circulation through the secondary zones is continuous.

Proposed Project

Project 2:

The scope of this project is removal of the PP-R primary domestic hot water Zone 2 and Zone 3 domestic hot water loops and replacement with copper piping. The project scope of work is summarized as follows:

Plumbing work: 

1. Replace all DHW piping in zone 2 (Levels 3 through 10) and zone 3 (Levels 11 through 18) including new zone supply and return risers
2. Replace zone supply and return loops
3. Replace restroom supply and return loops
4. Replace drops and connections to existing fixtures (190 no. total connections
5. Replace concealed DCW piping in restrooms from above-ceiling isolation valve to sink connections
6. Replace Zone 2 and 3 water heaters and circulation pumps
7. Remove and recycle/dispose of all abandoned piping and equipment
8. Insulate to code and label all new piping and equipment to building standards
9. Pressure test
10. Disinfect new piping

Architectural work: 

1. Open and repair gypsum board walls to access existing zone riser piping in freight elevator vestibule for replacement
2. Open and repair restroom ceilings and tiled walls for replacement of DHW and in-wall DCW piping
3. Open and repair break room wall for new sink connection
4. Remove and replace light fixtures in restrooms as required to access concealed piping
5. Open and replace plank and lay-in tile ceilings as required for replacement of existing distribution loops (including work in tenant areas)
6. Restore all finishes affected by construction.

Magnitude of Construction: ~$2.1M

Summary of Energy Compliance

This project will be designed to conform to requirements of the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service and will implement strategies to meet the Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings. GSA encourages design opportunities to increase energy efficiency above the minimum performance criteria.

Project Description & Approach

GSA envisions a highly collaborative design build delivery approach for this project where the DB contractor works closely with all stakeholders to deliver a project that meets the expectations and needs of both the team members and GSA's requirements to deliver an economical and operationally efficient high performing building.

As required by law, the facility must meet federal energy goals. The project is also to include conformance to the P-100 (Facility Standards for Public Buildings) and all other applicable building codes and standards.

The DB team will be selected through a best value / tradeoff selection process. During the development period from initial concept to final design the DB team will work in close consultation with GSA, the stakeholders to ensure all of the goals are addressed and that best value practices are utilized.

GSA will be contracting separately for a full time Construction Manager as Advisor (CMA) and 3rd party Commissioning Agent (CxA) services. All installed systems will be fully commissioned and functionally tested to ensure compliance with contract documents prior to being accepted by GSA.

Unique Situations/Risks

The need for continuous operation during construction, present unique challenges for the design/build teams on the project. Facility will remain fully occupied and operations during the entire project. No adverse impact on tenant mission will be acceptable.

Occupied Facility Construction

This project scope at the must occur within an occupied, fully functional facility. These functions include typical office work, but also include services for the general public. This presents several challenges that will have to be addressed by the designer and/or design/build team.

• All work in public spaces will need to be completed during unoccupied periods. Setup, construction, and clean-up will need to occur on a daily basis.

• Work must be performed in such a way that space conditioning is maintained throughout the process. Any work in winter will need to avoid disruption of space heating; any work in summer will need to avoid disruption of space cooling

• Any work in the central plant must be completed without disruption of the heat pump and hot water loops. Space layout design and properly staged implementation will be critical elements to a successful project.

Responses

Interested small business vendors in the categories listed above shall submit their capability statement electronically, limited to 10 double sided pages. The capability statement shall be in sufficient in detail to allow Government to determine the organization's related qualifications to perform the work. The statement shall include:

1. Company name
2. CAGE code. 
3. DUNS number
4. Active SAM registration printout (www.sam.gov)
5. Size/number of employees
6. A statement describing the company's interest in performing the work.
7. Organization chart to include both the design & construction team and relevant subcontractors.
8. Capabilities and experience with federal projects in design and construction of HVAC/R and controls work. Submitted references should highlight recent and relevant design-build projects in fully occupied facilities within the past five (5) years
9. Previous occupied facilities construction experience is essential
10. Statement of capability to bond
11. Contact information, Point of contact name, Phone number, E-mail address and web address (if available)

Responses should be emailed not later than the date specified in this request for qualifications notice as follows: richard.risso@gsa.gov

Each response will be reviewed by GSA for the purpose of determining a possible set aside  based on obtaining a sufficient number of offers from qualified and responsible small business concerns. All information furnished to the Government in response to this notice will be used for review purposes only.

All interested parties are required to respond to this announcement via email not later than 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Friday, 3 July 2020.

Note: This project is not currently funded. Funds have been reserved for award in FY21 Q1.

Edith Green Wendell Wyatt (EGWW) Federal Building

Aquatherm Domestic Hot Water Service (DHWS) Pipe Replacement (Project 2)

Request for Qualifications – Small Business

The purpose of this Small Business Request for Qualifications notice is to determine availability and capability of qualified Small Businesses, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Woman Owned Small Businesses, or HUBZone small businesses.

Responses to this notice will be used for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research.

This procurement will be advertised under North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 238220 – Plumbing, Heating and HVAC Contractors. The small business size standard for NAICS code 238220 is $16.5M in average annual receipts over the past three (3) years.

Background & Project Summary

The Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt (EGWW) Federal Building (OR0043ZZ), located at 1220 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 9720, is an 18-story office building located in Portland’s government district. The building has been extensively renovated and modernized in a project that was funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and completed on May 1, 2013. This renovation included the replacement of plumbing and mechanical systems. As part of this renovation, random copolymer polypropylene (PP-R) piping was installed for domestic hot and cold water distribution, rainwater collection and recycle, and zone distribution for chilled water and heating hot water systems. Since March of 2018, a total of ten (10) failures have occurred. Seven (7) failures in the two inch (2”) PP-R domestic hot water primary loop supply main that extends from water heaters in the penthouse to the basement floor. Two (2) subsequent failures have occurred in the one inch (1”) DHW primary loop return and one (1) weld failure in the LTHW hydronic loop.  This primary loop serves all of the domestic hot water circulating sub-mains in the building. The most recent failure occurred in January 2020.

Domestic cold water enters the building from the street and splits to feed three (3) pressure zones. Cold water is supplied to fixtures in the basement through Floor Two (2) by street pressure, while Floors 3 through 18, including 18A are fed by a booster pump.  Pressure reducing stations for cold water are located on Floors 9 and 17.  Water heaters for domestic hot water, located on the mezzanine above Floor 18, serve a primary domestic hot water pipe loop that extends the total rise of the building from the basement to the mezzanine (a total of twenty (20) floors). This loop is circulated by an inline pump that runs continuously.  The domestic hot water (DHW) primary supply loop feeds into three (3) pressure reducing stations for the three (3) pressure zones or secondary loops.  The reducing stations are located on Floors B1, 9 and 17.  Water within each pressure zone is circulated in a loop by an inline pump through an electric water heater for temperature maintenance.  Circulation through the secondary zones is continuous.

Proposed Project

Project 2:

The scope of this project is removal of the PP-R primary domestic hot water Zone 2 and Zone 3 domestic hot water loops and replacement with copper piping. The project scope of work is summarized as follows:

Plumbing work: 

1. Replace all DHW piping in zone 2 (Levels 3 through 10) and zone 3 (Levels 11 through 18) including new zone supply and return risers
2. Replace zone supply and return loops
3. Replace restroom supply and return loops
4. Replace drops and connections to existing fixtures (190 no. total connections
5. Replace concealed DCW piping in restrooms from above-ceiling isolation valve to sink connections
6. Replace Zone 2 and 3 water heaters and circulation pumps
7. Remove and recycle/dispose of all abandoned piping and equipment
8. Insulate to code and label all new piping and equipment to building standards
9. Pressure test
10. Disinfect new piping

Architectural work: 

1. Open and repair gypsum board walls to access existing zone riser piping in freight elevator vestibule for replacement
2. Open and repair restroom ceilings and tiled walls for replacement of DHW and in-wall DCW piping
3. Open and repair break room wall for new sink connection
4. Remove and replace light fixtures in restrooms as required to access concealed piping
5. Open and replace plank and lay-in tile ceilings as required for replacement of existing distribution loops (including work in tenant areas)
6. Restore all finishes affected by construction.

Magnitude of Construction: ~$2.1M

Summary of Energy Compliance

This project will be designed to conform to requirements of the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service and will implement strategies to meet the Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings. GSA encourages design opportunities to increase energy efficiency above the minimum performance criteria.

Project Description & Approach

GSA envisions a highly collaborative design build delivery approach for this project where the DB contractor works closely with all stakeholders to deliver a project that meets the expectations and needs of both the team members and GSA's requirements to deliver an economical and operationally efficient high performing building.

As required by law, the facility must meet federal energy goals. The project is also to include conformance to the P-100 (Facility Standards for Public Buildings) and all other applicable building codes and standards.

The DB team will be selected through a best value / tradeoff selection process. During the development period from initial concept to final design the DB team will work in close consultation with GSA, the stakeholders to ensure all of the goals are addressed and that best value practices are utilized.

GSA will be contracting separately for a full time Construction Manager as Advisor (CMA) and 3rd party Commissioning Agent (CxA) services. All installed systems will be fully commissioned and functionally tested to ensure compliance with contract documents prior to being accepted by GSA.

Unique Situations/Risks

The need for continuous operation during construction, present unique challenges for the design/build teams on the project. Facility will remain fully occupied and operations during the entire project. No adverse impact on tenant mission will be acceptable.

Occupied Facility Construction

This project scope at the must occur within an occupied, fully functional facility. These functions include typical office work, but also include services for the general public. This presents several challenges that will have to be addressed by the designer and/or design/build team.

• All work in public spaces will need to be completed during unoccupied periods. Setup, construction, and clean-up will need to occur on a daily basis.

• Work must be performed in such a way that space conditioning is maintained throughout the process. Any work in winter will need to avoid disruption of space heating; any work in summer will need to avoid disruption of space cooling

• Any work in the central plant must be completed without disruption of the heat pump and hot water loops. Space layout design and properly staged implementation will be critical elements to a successful project.

Responses

Interested small business vendors in the categories listed above shall submit their capability statement electronically, limited to 10 double sided pages. The capability statement shall be in sufficient in detail to allow Government to determine the organization's related qualifications to perform the work. The statement shall include:

1. Company name
2. CAGE code. 
3. DUNS number
4. Active SAM registration printout (www.sam.gov)
5. Size/number of employees
6. A statement describing the company's interest in performing the work.
7. Organization chart to include both the design & construction team and relevant subcontractors.
8. Capabilities and experience with federal projects in design and construction of HVAC/R and controls work. Submitted references should highlight recent and relevant design-build projects in fully occupied facilities within the past five (5) years
9. Previous occupied facilities construction experience is essential
10. Statement of capability to bond
11. Contact information, Point of contact name, Phone number, E-mail address and web address (if available)

Responses should be emailed not later than the date specified in this request for qualifications notice as follows: richard.risso@gsa.gov

Each response will be reviewed by GSA for the purpose of determining a possible set aside  based on obtaining a sufficient number of offers from qualified and responsible small business concerns. All information furnished to the Government in response to this notice will be used for review purposes only.

All interested parties are required to respond to this announcement via email not later than 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Friday, 3 July 2020.