Fermilab-Replace FFDG-Supplied Process Chiller-380607-DG

The Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory seeks replacement of an FFDG-supplied process chiller at its Batavia, Illinois facility, with proposals due July 1 at 3:00 PM CDT and questions due June 12 by 5:00 PM CDT. This is a small business set-aside under NAICS 238220 with a $19.0 million size standard, using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation and firm fixed pricing.

Place of performance is Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, E-Cool Service Building 31, Batavia, Illinois. The work scope includes mobilization, lockout/tagout procedures, removal of the existing outdoor condensing unit and indoor chiller, installation of an AEC GPL07A packaged chiller with new electrical and water systems, thermal dispersion flow switch installation, and commissioning. A pre-proposal meeting and mandatory site visit occur June 9 at 10:00 AM CDT.

Technical proposals must demonstrate at least five years of process chiller removal and replacement experience with three completed projects in the past ten years. Key personnel include a project manager (five years construction experience, 30-hour OSHA training), project superintendent (five years experience, five similar projects, HVAC water-sourced equipment experience, 30-hour OSHA training), and safety coordinator (five years industry experience, five similar projects). Electrical work must comply with NFPA 70E. Project milestones are tied to Notice to Proceed, with mobilization, SOW execution, and completion each required within 10 calendar days.

Subcontracts exceeding $35,000 require a 100 percent payment bond within 10 calendar days of award; bid guaranty is 20 percent of bid price (not to exceed $3 million). All work is subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements, certified weekly payroll submission via LCPTracker, Buy American construction material requirements, and insurance including $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence ($2,000,000 aggregate), $1,000,000 automobile liability, and workers' compensation per Illinois statute. FFDG and related entities must be named as additional insureds. Subcontractors must submit a Corporate Quality Assurance Plan with their proposal. Safety submittals due within ten business days of award include site-specific safety plans and hazard analyses. FFDG furnishes the chiller unit and provides crane services, 120-volt power for hand tools, water, and toilet facilities. Fermilab closure applies to specified major holidays with no construction activity unless pre-approved.