RECOVERY - TAS::14 1610::TASHeat System Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge- MT

RECOVERY- THIS PROCUREMENT IS FUNDED UNDER THE AMERICAN REINVESTMENT RECOVERY ACT (ARRA)

THIS CONTRACTING ACTION IS ADVERTISED AS A 100% EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE- RESTRICTED TO EMERGING SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY.

THE ACQUISITION WILL FALL UNDER NAICS 238220 HVAC (HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING) CONTRACTORS, WITH A SIZE STANDARD OF $14.0 Million.SUMMARY OF WORKContractor shall furnish all materials, labor, transportation, and equipment necessary to design and completely install a duel fuel high efficiency forced air heat pump system, and a high efficiency gas furnace system in Government Quarters #10026466 located on Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, Marion MT.The contractor will be required to perform all necessary work to design as required and install a complete operable system, including but not limited to sheet metal fabrication and ductwork, pad installation, plumbing, installation of new programmable thermostat, extend existing trunk line into attic, properly insulate duct work in attic to a value of R8, install necessary refrigerant piping, install all low voltage wiring for new equipment to operate, and perform final test and necessary balancing upon completion.

LOCATION AND INSPECTION OF SITEContractors strongly encouraged visiting the Lost Trail National Refuge, located in Marion, MT, prior to submitting their proposals for this work to verify existing conditions, to properly calculate heat load/loss, and to factor in all variables, including taking measurements, verifying construction conditions, calculating P-value and assessing the proper installation strategy. The final proposed system shall be designed and installed to maintain the highest level of efficiency and comfort possible for the facility and its occupants, and without this information it will be difficult to submit a proper proposal.

GENERAL INFORMATIONThe project will be solicited using the Competitive Proposals process through the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP), with the intent to award a firm fixed price contract to the firm whose proposal is deemed to be the overall "Best Value" considering cost and all other criteria listed in the solicitation.

The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000 and $50,000. The total performance period is 30 days from the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation package (RFP) is anticipated to be available electronically on or about 2 JUL 2009 with an anticipated closing date of 3 AUG 2009. Copies of the solicitation, specifications, and drawings can be obtained at http://www.fedbizopps.gov once available for issuance.

All questions regarding subject requirement shall be submitted in writing to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Attention Steven Gess, P.O. Box 25486, Mail Stop 60181, DFC, Denver, CO 80225 or fax to (303) 236-4334. Email questions may be sent to Steve_Gess@fws.gov. Please include the solicitation number, your company name, address, telephone number, contact name, and fax number on any correspondence mailed or faxed to our office.

CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION WEBSITE:

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2003, ALL CONTRACTORS MUST BE REGISTERED ON THE CCR WEBSITE AS AN ACTIVE VENDOR IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN AWARD AND TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS AGAINST AN EXISTING AWARD. PLEASE BE SURE YOUR FIRM IS REGISTERED. THE WEBSITE URL IS: http://www.ccr.gov.

ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS APPLICATION (ORCA) WEBSITE:

PROPOSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS SHALL COMPLETE ELECTRONIC ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS AT https://orca.bpn.gov IN CONJUNCTION WITH REQUIRED REGISTRATION IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE (SEE FAR 4.1102).

THE AWARDEE WILL BE SUBJECT TO SECTION 1512(c) OF THE RECOVERY ACT WHICH REQUIRES EACH CONTRACTOR TO REPORT ON ITS USE OF RECOVERY FUNDS UNDER THE AWARDED CONTRACT. ALL OF THESE REPORTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE GOVERNMENT PRIOR TO SEEING AND REVIEWING THE SOLICITATION.